Where is Karanja village located?
Karanja is in Gazole Block of Maldah district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Karanja Village
Karanja is an inhabited village in Gazole Block of Maldah district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 312761, the Census 2011 record lists 128 people in 30 households and the reported area is 48.76 hectares. The local references include Gazole CD Block and the nearest town reference is Old Malda at about 10 km.
Karanja is a village in Gazole Block, Maldah district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 312761 and 128 people in 30 households.
Village Code312761
Population128
Households30
Area48.76 hectares
Nearest TownOld Malda
Detailed village profile
Karanja at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 128 people, 48.76 hectares of reported area and Old Malda as the nearest town reference for Karanja, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Karanja falls under Gazole Block in Maldah district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 312761.
- The record lists 128 people living in 30 households.
- The reported village area is 48.76 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Old Malda.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
Before You Use This Data
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Village Facts
- Village
- Karanja
- Census Village Code
- 312761
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Maldah
- District Census Code
- 332
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Gazole
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02214
- CD Block
- Gazole
- Households
- 30
- Population
- 128
- Male Population
- 62
- Female Population
- 66
- Sex Ratio
- 1,064.52
- Area
- 48.76 hectares
- Area
- 0.49 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Old Malda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 732138
- 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
262.51 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.27 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
100%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
20%
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 312761 and Gazole CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 332
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02214
- Village Census Code
- 312761
- CD Block Code
- 0061
- CD Block Name
- Gazole
Location and Distance
Old Malda is the nearest town listed for Karanja, about 10 km away. English Bazar is listed as the district headquarters at about 33.3 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Gazole
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 11.5 km
- District Headquarter
- English Bazar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 33.3 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Old Malda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Old Malda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 48.76 hectares
- Area
- 0.49 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 128 people in 30 households, with 62 male residents and 66 female residents. The average household size is 4.27, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Karanja. Population density works out to about 262.51 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 30
- Total Population
- 128
- Male Population
- 62
- Female Population
- 66
- Sex Ratio
- 1,064.52
- Average Household Size
- 4.27
- ST Population
- 128
- ST Male Population
- 62
- ST Female Population
- 66
- ST Population Share
- 100
- 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
- 1
- 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 tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1.21 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Karanja include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Karanja include self-help groups. 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
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Karanja is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 14 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
- 13 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Karanja show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Flours and Mustard Oil, net sown area is 40 hectares and irrigated land is 8 hectares (20% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Flours
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Mustard Oil
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 7.55
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 40.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 32 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 8.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 7 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 1 hectares
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank 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.
- 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
- 5
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 60% |
| CRM | 2 | 40% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 40% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 20% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 20% |
| Indian Bank | 1 | 20% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 732138 | Maldah | Bamangola | Jagdala | VILL and Po.pakuahat, Malda, Wb, PIN- 732138 VILL and Po.pakuahat, Malda, Wb, PIN- 732138, Maldah, West Bengal, 732138 |
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 732138 | Maldah | Maldah (Old) | Sahapur (Ct) | Ps Bamangola, District Malda, PIN Code 732138 Ground Floor Jl No 105, Rs and Lr Dag No 180, Po Pakuahat, Maldah, West B… |
| Indian Bank | CRM | 732138 | Maldah | English Bazar | Nazirpur | Malda VILL-Nazirpur, Maldah, West Bengal, 732138 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 732138 | Maldah | Bamangola | Salalpur | Malda Jamtolla, P. O. Iogdala, 732133, Maldah, West Bengal, 732138 |
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 Maldah district.
Which state is Karanja village in?
Karanja village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Karanja under?
Karanja comes under Gazole 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 312761.
What is the population of Karanja village?
The village record lists 128 people and 30 households for Karanja.
How many households are in Karanja village?
The village record lists 30 households for Karanja.
What is the male and female population of Karanja?
The record lists 62 male residents and 66 female residents for Karanja.
What is the sex ratio of Karanja village?
The sex ratio of Karanja is 1,064.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Karanja village?
The reported geographical area of Karanja is 48.76 hectares.
What is the population density of Karanja village?
The approximate population density of Karanja is 262.51 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 Old Malda, about 10 km away.
How far is Karanja from the district headquarters?
Karanja is about 33.3 km from English Bazar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Karanja from the sub-district headquarters?
Karanja is about 11.5 km from Gazole, the block 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, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Flours and Mustard Oil, net sown area is 40 hectares and irrigated land is 8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karanja?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karanja. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Karanja.