Karanja - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Karanja is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Marsaghai and around 20 km from Kendrapara . Karanja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanja is 396924. The village covers a total geographical area of 610 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 19 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 Mahakalapada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karanja

According to the 2011 Census, Karanja village had a total population of 3,137 people, including 1,540 males and 1,597 females, living in 706 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.07%, with male literacy at 85.27% and female literacy at 73.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 748.

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 Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Karanja is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Karanja is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

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