Karanjia - Remuna, Balasore
Karanjia is a village situated in the Remuna tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Baleshwar Sadar and around 3 km from Baleshwar. Karanjia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanjia is 392759. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 756056 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.
Karanjia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Remuna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Karanjia
As per Census 2011, Karanjia village has a total population of 3,600 people, consisting of 1,872 males and 1,728 females. The village has 876 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 303 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,189 literate and 411 illiterate residents. Additionally, 411 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 179 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karanjia are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,600 | 1,872 | 1,728 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 303 | 180 | 123 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 411 | 214 | 197 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 179 | 80 | 99 |
| Literate Population | 3,189 | 1,655 | 1,534 |
| Illiterate Population | 411 | 217 | 194 |
Transport and Connectivity of Karanjia
Karanjia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Karanjia has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Karanjia is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Karanjia is about 3 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Karanjia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karanjia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Karanjia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karanjia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Karanjia
Where is Karanjia located?
Karanjia village is located in Remuna Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karanjia?
Karanjia is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Karanjia?
The pincode of Karanjia is 756056.
What is the population of Karanjia?
Karanjia has a total population of 3,600, including 1,872 males and 1,728 females.
How many households are there in Karanjia?
There are 876 households in Karanjia.
What is the literacy rate in Karanjia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karanjia is 88.58%. Male literacy is 88.41% and female literacy is 88.77%.