Karanj — Olpad, Surat, Gujarat

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Raginiben rasikbhai Patel

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LGD code: 523686
Pincode: 394530
Population: 1,637
Households: 389
Literacy rate: 64.5%
Sex ratio: 949 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 876

Key facts — Karanj

LGD code: 523686
Pincode: 394530
Population (Census 2011): 1,637
Population (projected 2026): 1,930
Households: 389
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 949
Literacy rate: 64.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Bharuch
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Vagra
Member of Parliament: Mansukhbhai Vasava
Member of Legislative Assembly: Arunsinh Ajitsinh Rana
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Raginiben rasikbhai Patel
Block / Mandal: Olpad
Nearest PHC: Jivandeep Clinic (18.7 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Surat district level

Then & Now

Karanj — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,637

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,930

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

389

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

459

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,637Census 2011
Households: 389Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 949 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,9302026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4592026 projection
Active job cards: 66,835MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 31,923MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 890NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 84.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 82.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Surat district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Surat district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Surat district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Karanj on the map

Centred on Olpad mandal

~mandal

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📍 21.5449° N, 72.6200° EOpen in OSM →

Notable places near Karanj · Olpad mandal area

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Karanj doesn't have its own precise centroid yet, so these places are nearby in the Olpad mandal — sorted by distance from the village's approximate centre. Claim the village to add precise locations.

3 places mapped

PHC· 2
Hospital· 1

Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Jivandeep Clinic
📍 18.7 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Child Hospital
📍 19.0 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Sai Clinic & Occupational Health Centre
📍 19.3 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Karanj?

The pincode of Karanj, Olpad mandal, Surat district, Gujarat is 394530.

In which district is Karanj located?

Karanj is a village in Olpad mandal of Surat district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Karanj as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karanj village has a population of 1,637 across 389 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Karanj?

The current sarpanch of Karanj gram panchayat is Raginiben rasikbhai Patel.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karanj in?

Karanj falls under the Bharuch Lok Sabha constituency (PC #22) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karanj in?

Karanj falls under the Vagra assembly constituency (AC #151) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Karanj?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karanj village is 64.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Karanj?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karanj village is 949 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Karanj?

The nearest health facility to Karanj is Jivandeep Clinic (~18.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karanj?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karanj, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Karanj?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karanj village is 523686.

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