Karanji

Karanji is a village located in Tangi tehsil of Cuttack district in Odisha, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Tangi (tehsildar office) and 14km away from district headquarter Cuttack. As per 2009 stats, Harianta is the gram panchayat of Karanji village.

Here you can discover what makes Karanji unique in its vibrant Tangi-Cuttack region. You’ll see Karanji’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Karanji

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karanji is 399392. The village spans a total geographical area of 200 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754022. Choudwar is nearest town to Karanji village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karanji village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Salipur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Karanji

Population of Karanji

According to the 2011 Census, Karanji has a total population of about 95, with approximately 46 males and 49 females. The sex ratio is around 1065 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 11 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 37 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.26%, with male literacy at about 73.91% and female literacy near 57.14%. There are around 16 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karanji's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karanji

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karanji. As per the 2011 stats, Karanji had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Karanji

Knowing the nearby villages of Karanji helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karanji.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karanji