Karanda - Ghazipur

Karanda is a village situated in the Ghazipur tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from Ghazipur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Karanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanda is 205215. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.6 hectares and falls under the 233224 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Karanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghazipur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Karanda

As per Census 2011, Karanda village has a total population of 2,772 people, consisting of 1,478 males and 1,294 females. The village has 439 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 423 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,810 literate and 962 illiterate residents. Additionally, 697 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanda

Karanda 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 Karanda

Karanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saheri, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Karanda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Karanda is about 17 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 Karanda

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

Health Facilities in Karanda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karanda village are given below:

FAQs about Karanda