Karanja - Narala, Kalahandi

Karanja is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Nisangpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanja is 422819. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 766002 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Narla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karanja

According to the 2011 Census, Karanja village had a total population of 339 people, including 154 males and 185 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 1,201 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.61%, with male literacy at 80.31% and female literacy at 57.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Karanja. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Karanja is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Karanja is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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