Karanji - Ausgram - I, Purba Bardhaman

Karanji is a village situated in the Ausgram - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.9 km from Ausgram and around 20.8 km from Barddhaman. Bilwagram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanji is 319030. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.21 hectares and falls under the 713127 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Karanji village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Karanji

According to the 2011 Census, Karanji village had a total population of 1,060 people, including 543 males and 517 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.16%, with male literacy at 84.73% and female literacy at 67.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 321, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 256.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Karanji

Karanji 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 Karanji

Karanji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhapater Dhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Karanji is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Karanji is about 20.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanji

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karanji village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Karanji

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karanji village are given below:

FAQs about Karanji