Karanjali - Kulpi, South 24 Parganas

Karanjali is a village situated in the Kulpi subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Paschim Gopalnagar and around 59.1 km from Alipore. Karanjali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanjali is 334645. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.06 hectares and falls under the 743351 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Karanjali

As per Census 2011, Karanjali village has a total population of 3,400 people, consisting of 1,698 males and 1,702 females. The village has 743 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 375 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,445 literate and 955 illiterate residents. Additionally, 938 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karanjali are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karanjali

Karanjali 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 Karanjali

Karanjali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanjali, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Karanjali is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Karanjali is about 59.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanjali

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

Health Facilities in Karanjali

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

FAQs about Karanjali