Where is Karanja village located?
Karanja is in Gondiya Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.
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.
Village Code537849
Population5,048
Households1,130
Area768.98 hectares
Nearest TownGondiya
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
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.
- 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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Data Sources and Verification
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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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density656.45 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.47 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.08%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share24.88%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share61.4%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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.