Karandi village, Akole taluka | Pincode 422610

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LGD code: 557305
Pincode: 422610
Post office: Kotul
Population: 1,172
Households: 236
Literacy rate: 65.3%
Sex ratio: 1049 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 663
Distance to district centre: 161 km
Distance to mandal centre: 107 km
Distance to Mumbai: 123 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 521 km
Nearest railway station: Ghoti · 55 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Rural Hospital, Kotul · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Karandi compares

By population, Karandi ranks #86 of 189 villages in Akole mandal.

Literacy rate

65.3%

−0.2% vs mandal average

Karandi: 65.3%
Akole mandal: 65.5%
Ahmednagar district: 69.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,049

+73 vs mandal average

Karandi: 1,049
Akole mandal: 976

Household size

people per home

5.0

+0.1 vs mandal average

Karandi: 5.0
Akole mandal: 4.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Karandi at a glance

Karandi is a village of 1,172 people in 236 households (Census 2011) in Akole taluka, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, the 86th-largest of 189 villages in Akole taluka. Literacy is 65%, about the same as the taluka average of 66% and the sex ratio is 1,049 women per 1,000 men. It lies 161 km from the Ahmednagar district centre, 12 km from Otur, the nearest town, 55 km from Ghoti railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 422610, served by Kotul post office; the LGD village code is 557305. The nearest hospital or health centre is Rural Hospital, Kotul, 9 km away. The village votes in Nevasa assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vitthal Vakilrao Langhe. The population is estimated at 1,382 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Karandi · this village	1,172	65%	—
Karandi · Shirur	5,248	71%	0 km N
Karandi · Parner	1,699	67%	0 km N
Karandi · Satara	1,139	74%	0 km N
Garwadi · Akole	915	59%	3 km W
Palav · Alibag	—	—	4.1 km E
Malade · Alibag	500	79%	4.1 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Karandi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 9
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SANGAMNER
Distance to nearest town (km): 46
Distance to district HQ (km): 115
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 35
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 738.62
Irrigated area (ha): 566.94
Forest area (ha): 122.16

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Karandi

LGD code: 557305
Pincode: 422610
Post office: Kotul
Population (Census 2011): 1,172
Population (projected 2026): 1,382
Households: 236
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1049
Literacy rate: 65.3%
Coordinates: 19.37010°N, 74.00946°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Shirdi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nevasa
Member of Parliament: Bhausaheb Wakchaure
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vitthal Vakilrao Langhe
Block / Mandal: Akole

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 Ahmednagar district level

Then & Now

Karandi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,172

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,382

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

236

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

278

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: 1,172Census 2011
Households: 236Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1049 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3822026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2782026 projection
Active job cards: 1,63,236MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 75,721MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Ahmednagar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ahmednagar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ahmednagar 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

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Getting there

How to reach Karandi

Mandal centre

Akole · ≈ 107 km

≈ 3 h 39 min by car · 4 h 21 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Ahmednagar · ≈ 161 km

≈ 5 h 31 min by car · 6 h 33 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 20,308 people

Otur · ≈ 12 km

≈ 25 min by car · 30 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai123 kmcapital
Hyderabad521 km
Bengaluru808 km
Chennai967 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGhoti55 km
Bus stopOtur Bus Stand12 km
Hospital / PHCRural Hospital, Kotul9 km
ATM / bankIndian Overseas Bank12 km
Petrol pumpChandramauli Petroleum10 km
CollegeSharadchandra Pawar College of Pharmacy14 km
Police stationOtur Police Station11 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Karandi

5 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Vetalbaba MandirTemple4.0 km ↗
🛕Mahadeva TempleTemple4.1 km ↗
🛕Hanuman MandirTemple4.2 km ↗
🛕Ranubai MandirTemple4.2 km ↗
🛕Shaineshwar Maharaj MandirTemple4.2 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Karandi

1 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫Sahyadri Vidyalaya BramhanwadaSchool4.0 km ↗

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People often ask about Karandi

What is the pincode of Karandi?

The pincode of Karandi, Akole taluka, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra is 422610. The post office is Kotul.

Which post office delivers to Karandi?

Mail for Karandi is delivered through Kotul post office, pincode 422610, in Akole taluka, Ahmednagar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Karandi located?

Karandi is a village in Akole taluka of Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Karandi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karandi village has a population of 1,172 across 236 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karandi in?

Karandi falls under the Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #38) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karandi in?

Karandi falls under the Nevasa assembly constituency (AC #221) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Karandi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karandi village is 65.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Karandi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karandi village is 1049 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karandi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karandi, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Karandi from Ahmednagar district centre?

Karandi is approximately 161 km (straight-line) from the centre of Ahmednagar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Karandi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karandi village is 557305.

Which is the nearest town to Karandi?

Otur (population 20,308, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 12 km from Karandi in a straight line.

How big is Karandi compared to other villages in Akole taluka?

Karandi ranks 86 of 189 villages in Akole taluka by Census 2011 population (1,172 residents).

How far is Karandi from Mumbai?

Karandi is about 123 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 160 km.

How far is Karandi from Hyderabad?

Karandi is about 521 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 678 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Karandi?

Ghoti is the nearest railway station to Karandi, about 55 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 72 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Karandi?

Otur Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Karandi, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karandi?

Rural Hospital, Kotul is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karandi, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Karandi?

Indian Overseas Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Karandi, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Karandi?

Chandramauli Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Karandi, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Who is the MLA of Karandi?

Karandi falls under Nevasa assembly constituency (AC 221). The sitting MLA is Vitthal Vakilrao Langhe (Shiv Sena).

Who is the MP for Karandi?

Karandi is in Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bhausaheb Wakchaure (SHS(UBT)).

Which schools and colleges are near Karandi?

Within 5 km of Karandi: Sahyadri Vidyalaya Bramhanwada (4.0 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Karandi in 2026?

Karandi is estimated at 1,382 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,172 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Karandi in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Karandi in Ahmednagar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)