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.

Here you can discover what makes Karanji unique in its vibrant Garbeta Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Karanji’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 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.

Google Map of Karanji

Population of Karanji

According to the 2011 Census, Karanji has a total population of about 283, with approximately 140 males and 143 females. The sex ratio is around 1021 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 224 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.24%, with male literacy at about 62.14% and female literacy near 52.45%. There are around 56 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karanji's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karanji