Karanda

Karanda is a village located in Manteswar subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.6km away from sub-district headquarter Manteswar. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Karanda village. As per 2009 stats, Vagramulgram is the gram panchayat of Karanda village.

Karanda has its own place in the vibrant Barddhaman region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Karanda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karanda is 319715. The village spans a total geographical area of 624.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713422. Barddhaman is nearest town to Karanda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 43km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karanda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Monteswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Karanda

Below is a concise population overview of Karanda as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,216 1,137 1,079
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 198 115 83
Scheduled Castes (SC) 820 436 384
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 41 21 20
Literate Population 1,648 889 759
Illiterate Population 568 248 320

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Karanda village:

  • The total population of Karanda village is around 2,216, including approximately 1,137 males and 1,079 females, with a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 198 children aged 0–6 years in Karanda village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Karanda village has 820 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 41 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Karanda village is about 74.37%, with male literacy at 78.19% and female literacy at 70.34%.
  • There are around 500 households in Karanda village.

Connectivity of Karanda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karanda. As per the 2011 stats, Karanda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Karanda

Knowing the nearby villages of Karanda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karanda.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karanda

Where is Karanda located?
Karanda village is situated in Manteswar Subdivision, within the Barddhaman district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karanda?
The Gram Panchayat of Karanda is Vagramulgram (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Karanda?
The pincode of Karanda is 713422, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Karanda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karanda is 2,216, with 1,137 males and 1,079 females.
How many households are there in Karanda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karanda village has a total of 500 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karanda as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karanda is 74.37%. The male literacy rate is 78.19%, while the female literacy rate is 70.34%.