Karanja

Karanja is a village located in Binpur I subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.1km away from sub-district headquarter Binpur. Midnapur is the district headquarter of Karanja village. As per 2009 stats, Andharia is the gram panchayat of Karanja village.

Karanja has its own place in the vibrant Paschim Medinipur 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 Karanja

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karanja is 335963. The village spans a total geographical area of 38.13 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721507. Jhargram is nearest town to Karanja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

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Population of Karanja

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 71 35 36
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 11 9 2
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 47 23 24
Illiterate Population 24 12 12

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

  • The total population of Karanja village is around 71, including approximately 35 males and 36 females, with a sex ratio of 1028 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 11 children aged 0–6 years in Karanja village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Karanja village has 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Karanja village is about 66.20%, with male literacy at 65.71% and female literacy at 66.67%.
  • There are around 13 households in Karanja village.

Connectivity of Karanja

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karanja. As per the 2011 stats, Karanja 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 Karanja

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

Dhabani Chandra Pirra Salbani Dainmari Barajibanpur Phulpahari Gopinathpur Anandapur Chhotajibanpur Phuljhari

Frequently Asked Questions about Karanja

Where is Karanja located?
Karanja village is situated in Binpur I Subdivision, within the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karanja?
The Gram Panchayat of Karanja is Andharia (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Karanja?
The pincode of Karanja is 721507, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Karanja as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karanja is 71, with 35 males and 36 females.
How many households are there in Karanja as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karanja village has a total of 13 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karanja as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karanja is 66.20%. The male literacy rate is 65.71%, while the female literacy rate is 66.67%.