Indian Village Directory

Karanja Village

Karanja is an inhabited village in Binpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 335963, the Census 2011 record lists 71 people in 13 households and the reported area is 38.13 hectares. The local references include Binpur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 14 km.

In short:

Karanja is a village in Binpur - I Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 335963 and 71 people in 13 households.

Village Code335963
Population71
Households13
Area38.13 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram

Detailed village profile

Karanja at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 71 people, 38.13 hectares of reported area and Jhargram as the nearest town reference for Karanja, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
Block Binpur - I
CD Block Binpur - I
  • Karanja falls under Binpur - I Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 335963.
  • The record lists 71 people living in 13 households.
  • The reported village area is 38.13 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhargram.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Karanja
Census Village Code
335963
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Binpur - I
Sub-district Census Code
02442
CD Block
Binpur - I
Households
13
Population
71
Male Population
35
Female Population
36
Sex Ratio
1,028.57
Area
38.13 hectares
Area
0.38 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721507
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 186.21 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.46 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 1.41% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 94.3% 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 335963 and Binpur - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02442
Village Census Code
335963
CD Block Code
0289
CD Block Name
Binpur - I

Location and Distance

Jhargram is the nearest town listed for Karanja, about 14 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Binpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15.1 km
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
38.13 hectares
Area
0.38 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 71 people in 13 households, with 35 male residents and 36 female residents. The average household size is 5.46, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 1.41% for Karanja. Population density works out to about 186.21 people per sq km.

Total Households
13
Total Population
71
Male Population
35
Female Population
36
Sex Ratio
1,028.57
Average Household Size
5.46
ST Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
1.41
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karanja include hand pump 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
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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.03 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
8 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
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service rows include banking status, PDS, Anganwadi, SHG, market and community facilities reported for Karanja.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karanja is reported as 8 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karanja show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Oil Seed, net sown area is 35 hectares and irrigated land is 33 hectares (94.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Oil Seed
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.1
Net Area Sown In Hectares
35.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
33.0
Canals Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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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.

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 721507 Paschim Medinipur No Block Medinipur (M) Near Deer Park Jhargram Police Line, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721507

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

Where is Karanja village located?

Karanja is in Binpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Karanja village in?

Karanja village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Karanja village in?

Karanja village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Karanja under?

Karanja comes under Binpur - I 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 335963.

What is the population of Karanja village?

The village record lists 71 people and 13 households for Karanja.

How many households are in Karanja village?

The village record lists 13 households for Karanja.

What is the male and female population of Karanja?

The record lists 35 male residents and 36 female residents for Karanja.

What is the sex ratio of Karanja village?

The sex ratio of Karanja is 1,028.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karanja village?

The reported geographical area of Karanja is 38.13 hectares.

What is the population density of Karanja village?

The approximate population density of Karanja is 186.21 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 Jhargram, about 14 km away.

How far is Karanja from the sub-district headquarters?

Karanja is about 15.1 km from Binpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Karanja, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Oil Seed, net sown area is 35 hectares and irrigated land is 33 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karanja?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karanja. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Karanja.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage 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.