Indian Village Directory

Karanja Village

Karanja is an inhabited village in Gondiya Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 537849, the Census 2011 record lists 5,048 people in 1,130 households and the reported area is 768.98 hectares. The local references include Gondiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gondiya at about 6 km.

In short:

Karanja is a village in Gondiya Taluka, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 537849 and 5,048 people in 1,130 households.

Village Code537849
Population5,048
Households1,130
Area768.98 hectares
Nearest TownGondiya

Detailed village profile

Karanja at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,048 people, 768.98 hectares of reported area and Gondiya as the nearest town reference for Karanja, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Gondiya
Taluka Gondiya
CD Block Gondiya
  • Karanja falls under Gondiya Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 537849.
  • The record lists 5,048 people living in 1,130 households.
  • The reported village area is 768.98 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gondiya.
  • 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Karanja
Census Village Code
537849
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gondiya
District Census Code
507
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gondiya
Sub-district Census Code
04046
CD Block
Gondiya
Households
1,130
Population
5,048
Male Population
2,503
Female Population
2,545
Sex Ratio
1,016.78
Area
768.98 hectares
Area
7.69 sq km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Nearest Town Distance
6 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 656.45 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.47 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 12.08% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 24.88% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 61.4% 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 537849 and Gondiya CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
507
Sub-district Census Code
04046
Village Census Code
537849
CD Block Code
0097
CD Block Name
Gondiya

Location and Distance

Gondiya is the nearest town listed for Karanja, about 6 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from District Headquarter
6 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Town
6 km
Total Geographical Area
768.98 hectares
Area
7.69 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,048 people in 1,130 households, with 2,503 male residents and 2,545 female residents. The average household size is 4.47, and SC share is 12.08% and ST share is 24.88% for Karanja. Population density works out to about 656.45 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,130
Total Population
5,048
Male Population
2,503
Female Population
2,545
Sex Ratio
1,016.78
Average Household Size
4.47
SC Population
610
SC Male Population
301
SC Female Population
309
SC Population Share
12.08
ST Population
1,256
ST Male Population
619
ST Female Population
637
ST Population Share
24.88
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karanja list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
6
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary 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 Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karanja include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
167.35 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
24 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
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
State Highway
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 self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karanja is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karanja show that net sown area is 425 hectares and irrigated land is 261 hectares (61.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
46.52 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
72.96
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
28.9 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
27.78 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.47 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
425.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
164 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
261.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
140 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

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karanja village located?

Karanja is in Gondiya Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Karanja village in?

Karanja village is in Gondiya district.

Which state is Karanja village in?

Karanja village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Karanja under?

Karanja comes under Gondiya Taluka. 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 537849.

What is the population of Karanja village?

The village record lists 5,048 people and 1,130 households for Karanja.

How many households are in Karanja village?

The village record lists 1,130 households for Karanja.

What is the male and female population of Karanja?

The record lists 2,503 male residents and 2,545 female residents for Karanja.

What is the sex ratio of Karanja village?

The sex ratio of Karanja is 1,016.78 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karanja village?

The reported geographical area of Karanja is 768.98 hectares.

What is the population density of Karanja village?

The approximate population density of Karanja is 656.45 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 Gondiya, about 6 km away.

How far is Karanja from the district headquarters?

Karanja is about 6 km from Gondiya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karanja from the sub-district headquarters?

Karanja is about 6 km from Gondiya, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karanja?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Karanja.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Karanja?

For Karanja, net sown area is 425 hectares and irrigated land is 261 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Karanja.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Karanja.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.