Karanji

Karanji is a village located in Garbeta Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 31.7km away from sub-district headquarter Garbeta . Midnapur is the district headquarter of Karanji village. As per 2009 stats, Makli is the gram panchayat of Karanji village.

Karanji 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 Karanji

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karanji is 336443. The village spans a total geographical area of 107.78 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721121. Amlagora is nearest town to Karanji village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karanji 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 Salboni Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram 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 Karanji

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

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

• The total population of Karanji village is around 283, including approximately 140 males and 143 females, with a sex ratio of 1021 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 36 children aged 0–6 years in Karanji village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Karanji village has 224 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Karanji village is about 57.24%, with male literacy at 62.14% and female literacy at 52.45%.
• There are around 56 households in Karanji village.

Connectivity of Karanji

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

Nearby Villages of Karanji

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

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