Karandi

Karandi is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.1km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 32.8km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Chatumadar is the gram panchayat of Karandi village.

Here you can discover what makes Karandi unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Karandi’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 Karandi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karandi is 330865. The village spans a total geographical area of 484.31 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723130. Purulia is nearest town to Karandi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 39km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karandi 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 Manbazar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Karandi

Population of Karandi

According to the 2011 Census, Karandi has a total population of about 1,101, with approximately 558 males and 543 females. The sex ratio is around 973 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 141 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 67 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 167. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.95%, with male literacy at about 70.43% and female literacy near 43.09%. There are around 209 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karandi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karandi

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

Nearby Villages of Karandi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Karandi