Karanja - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Karanja is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Singari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanja is 425487. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 60 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 Bissam cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karanja

According to the 2011 Census, Karanja village had a total population of 401 people, including 182 males and 219 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,203 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 20.24%, with male literacy at 31.13% and female literacy at 11.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bissamcuttack, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Karanja is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Karanja is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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