Karanja - Habibpur, Malda

Karanja is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.4 km from Habibpur and around 31.2 km from English Bazar. Aktail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanja is 312949. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.54 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 40 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 Habibpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karanja

According to the 2011 Census, Karanja village had a total population of 880 people, including 419 males and 461 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 17.15%, with male literacy at 20.73% and female literacy at 13.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 796.

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 Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Karanja is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Karanja is about 31.2 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 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