Indian Village Directory

Karanja Village

Karanja is an inhabited village in Paranda Taluka of Osmanabad district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 561098, the Census 2011 record lists 418 people in 98 households and the reported area is 512.04 hectares. The local references include Paranda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Paranda at about 20 km.

In short:

Karanja is a village in Paranda Taluka, Osmanabad district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 561098 and 418 people in 98 households.

Village Code561098
Population418
Households98
Area512.04 hectares
Nearest TownParanda

Detailed village profile

Karanja at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 418 people, 512.04 hectares of reported area and Paranda as the nearest town reference for Karanja, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Osmanabad
Taluka Paranda
CD Block Paranda
  • Karanja falls under Paranda Taluka in Osmanabad district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 561098.
  • The record lists 418 people living in 98 households.
  • The reported village area is 512.04 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Paranda.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Karanja
Census Village Code
561098
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Osmanabad
District Census Code
525
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Paranda
Sub-district Census Code
04236
CD Block
Paranda
Households
98
Population
418
Male Population
226
Female Population
192
Sex Ratio
849.56
Area
512.04 hectares
Area
5.12 sq km
Nearest Town
Paranda
Nearest Town Distance
20 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 81.63 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.27 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 7.18% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 95.6% 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 561098 and Paranda CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
525
Sub-district Census Code
04236
Village Census Code
561098
CD Block Code
0287
CD Block Name
Paranda

Location and Distance

Paranda is the nearest town listed for Karanja, about 20 km away. Osmanabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Paranda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Osmanabad
Distance from District Headquarter
80 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Paranda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town
Paranda
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
512.04 hectares
Area
5.12 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 418 people in 98 households, with 226 male residents and 192 female residents. The average household size is 4.27, and SC share is 7.18% and ST share is 0% for Karanja. Population density works out to about 81.63 people per sq km.

Total Households
98
Total Population
418
Male Population
226
Female Population
192
Sex Ratio
849.56
Average Household Size
4.27
SC Population
30
SC Male Population
16
SC Female Population
14
SC Population Share
7.18
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karanja list 1 government primary 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

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
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10 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.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Karanja include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karanja is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karanja show that net sown area is 453.66 hectares and irrigated land is 433.66 hectares (95.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
26 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.38 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
24 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
453.66
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
433.66
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Private Others
Available
Private Others Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karanja village located?

Karanja is in Paranda Taluka of Osmanabad district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Karanja village in?

Karanja village is in Osmanabad district.

Which state is Karanja village in?

Karanja village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Karanja under?

Karanja comes under Paranda 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 561098.

What is the population of Karanja village?

The village record lists 418 people and 98 households for Karanja.

How many households are in Karanja village?

The village record lists 98 households for Karanja.

What is the male and female population of Karanja?

The record lists 226 male residents and 192 female residents for Karanja.

What is the sex ratio of Karanja village?

The sex ratio of Karanja is 849.56 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karanja village?

The reported geographical area of Karanja is 512.04 hectares.

What is the population density of Karanja village?

The approximate population density of Karanja is 81.63 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 Paranda, about 20 km away.

How far is Karanja from the district headquarters?

Karanja is about 80 km from Osmanabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karanja from the sub-district headquarters?

Karanja is about 20 km from Paranda, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karanja?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Karanja.

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

For Karanja, net sown area is 453.66 hectares and irrigated land is 433.66 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?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for 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.