Karanjia - Champua, Keonjhar

Karanjia is a village situated in the Champua tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Champua and around 37 km from Kendujhar. Karanjia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanjia is 385480. The village covers a total geographical area of 417 hectares and falls under the 758044 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 19 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 Champua Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karanjia

As per Census 2011, Karanjia village has a total population of 1,725 people, consisting of 842 males and 883 females. The village has 417 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 186 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,143 literate and 582 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 462 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karanjia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karanjia

Karanjia 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 Karanjia

Karanjia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dangoaposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Karanjia is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Karanjia is about 37 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 Karanjia

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

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:

FAQs about Karanjia