Karanja - Baliapal, Balasore

Karanja is a village situated in the Baliapal tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Baliapal and around 62 km from Baleshwar. Jagatipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanja is 392090. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 756083 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

Karanja village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karanja

According to the 2011 Census, Karanja village had a total population of 1,771 people, including 908 males and 863 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.68%, with male literacy at 84.62% and female literacy at 70.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 421.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Karanja

Karanja is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Karanja

Karanja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Karanja is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Karanja is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanja

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karanja village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Karanja

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karanja village are given below:

FAQs about Karanja