Karanjara

Karanjara is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4.9km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Karanjara village. As per 2009 stats, Ajmatpur is the gram panchayat of Karanjara village.

Here you can discover what makes Karanjara unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Karanjara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Karanjara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karanjara is 311415. The village spans a total geographical area of 90.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Gangarampur is nearest town to Karanjara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karanjara 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 Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Karanjara

Population of Karanjara

According to the 2011 Census, Karanjara has a total population of about 522, with approximately 262 males and 260 females. The sex ratio is around 992 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 66 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 251 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 107. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.85%, with male literacy at about 65.27% and female literacy near 50.38%. There are around 114 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karanjara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karanjara

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

Nearby Villages of Karanjara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Karanjara