Where is Karanja village located?
Karanja is in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Karanja Village
Karanja is an inhabited village in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240509, the Census 2011 record lists 1,671 people in 332 households and the reported area is 160 hectares. The local references include Maldih Gram Panchayat, Shambhuganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Banka at about 40 km.
Village Code240509
Population1,671
Households332
Area160 hectares
Nearest TownBanka
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Karanja
- Census Village Code
- 240509
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Banka
- District Census Code
- 225
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Shambhuganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01345
- CD Block
- Shambhuganj
- Gram Panchayat
- Maldih
- Households
- 332
- Population
- 1,671
- Male Population
- 917
- Female Population
- 754
- Sex Ratio
- 822.25
- Area
- 160 hectares
- Area
- 1.6 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Banka
- Nearest Town Distance
- 40 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Karanja at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,671 people, 160 hectares of reported area and Banka as the nearest town reference for Karanja, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Karanja falls under Shambhuganj Block in Banka district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 240509.
- The record lists 1,671 people living in 332 households.
- The reported village area is 160 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Banka.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,044.38 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.03 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share32.2%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.12%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Karanja in the official administrative record. Census village code 240509, Maldih Gram Panchayat and Shambhuganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 225
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01345
- Village Census Code
- 240509
- CD Block Code
- 0333
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0011
- CD Block Name
- Shambhuganj
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Maldih
Location and Distance
Banka is the nearest town listed for Karanja, about 40 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Shambhuganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Banka
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Banka
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 40 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Banka
- Distance within State/UT
- 40 km
- Nearest Town
- Banka
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 40 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 160 hectares
- Area
- 1.6 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,671 people in 332 households, with 917 male residents and 754 female residents. The average household size is 5.03, and SC share is 32.2% and ST share is 0.12% for Karanja. Population density works out to about 1,044.38 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 332
- Total Population
- 1,671
- Male Population
- 917
- Female Population
- 754
- Sex Ratio
- 822.25
- Average Household Size
- 5.03
- SC Population
- 538
- SC Male Population
- 291
- SC Female Population
- 247
- SC Population Share
- 32.2
- ST Population
- 2
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.12
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Karanja list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Karanja. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karanja include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 4.2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Karanja include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Karanja include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Karanja show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 123 hectares and irrigated land is 123 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 37.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 123.0
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 123.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 118.8 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karanja
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 50% |
| CRM | 1 | 50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 1 | 50% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 813211 | Banka | Shambhuganj | Karsop | Shambhuganj State Bank of India Shambhuganj, Banka, Bihar, 813211 |
| ICICI Bank Limited | CRM | 813211 | Banka | Shambhuganj | Karsop | Thana No. 46, Shambhuganj, Dist: Banka, Bihar - 813211 ICICI Bank Ltd, Village/Moja Karsop, Khata No. 14, Khesra No. 96… |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Karanja village in?
Karanja village is in Banka district.
Which state is Karanja village in?
Karanja village is in Bihar.
Which block is Karanja under?
Karanja comes under Shambhuganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Karanja?
The Census village code of Karanja is 240509.
Which Gram Panchayat is Karanja under?
Karanja is listed under MALDIH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shambhuganj.
What is the population of Karanja village?
The village record lists 1,671 people and 332 households for Karanja.
How many households are in Karanja village?
The village record lists 332 households for Karanja.
What is the male and female population of Karanja?
The record lists 917 male residents and 754 female residents for Karanja.
What is the sex ratio of Karanja village?
The sex ratio of Karanja is 822.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Karanja village?
The reported geographical area of Karanja is 160 hectares.
What is the population density of Karanja village?
The approximate population density of Karanja is 1,044.38 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Karanja?
The nearest town listed for Karanja is Banka, about 40 km away.
How far is Karanja from the district headquarters?
Karanja is about 40 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Karanja from the sub-district headquarters?
Karanja is about 10 km from Shambhuganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Karanja?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Karanja.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Karanja?
For Karanja, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 123 hectares and irrigated land is 123 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karanja?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karanja. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.