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==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
As of the 2011 Indian [[census]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801826-karanjia-orissa.html|title=Karanjia Notified Area Committee City Population Census | As of the 2011 Indian [[census]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801826-karanjia-orissa.html|title=Karanjia Notified Area Committee City Population Census 2011–2019 | Orissa|website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref> Karanjia had a population of 22,865. Males constitute 49% of the population, females 51%. Karanjia has an average literacy rate of 83.35%, higher than the state average of 72.87%. Male literacy is 89.10%, and female literacy is 77.76%. 10.45% are under 6. | ||
==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
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The mosque is one of the oldest in Mayurbhanj. | The mosque is one of the oldest in Mayurbhanj. | ||
The famous shrine of 8th century [[Kichakeshwari Temple|Kichakeshwari]] temple, Khiching along with ancient ruins of forts and temples are situated 27 km from town. | The famous shrine of 8th century [[Kichakeshwari Temple|Kichakeshwari]] temple, Khiching along with ancient ruins of forts and temples are situated 27 km from town. | ||
Karanjia is known for its [[Dola Yatra]] and Mela that is celebrated in falgun month of Odia [[Panjika]] (calendar). It is a century old festival of this locality. | Karanjia is known for its [[Dola Yatra]] and Mela that is celebrated in falgun month of Odia [[Panjika]] (calendar). It is a century-old festival of this locality. | ||
==Attractions== | ==Attractions== | ||
[[Bhimkund]] is a natural water tank situated 40 km from Karanjia. [[Simlipal National Park]], is a nearby [[tiger reserve]] 40–50 km from town. [[Maa Tarini]] Temple, Rani Sati Mandir, Brameswara Mandir, Lord Jagannath Temple, Ramtirtha waterfalls, [[Sanaghagara Waterfall]] are located near the town. | [[Bhimkund]] is a natural water tank situated 40 km from Karanjia. [[Simlipal National Park]], is a nearby [[tiger reserve]] 40–50 km from town. [[Maa Tarini]] Temple,<ref>[[Kendujhar]]</ref> Rani Sati Mandir, Brameswara Mandir, Lord Jagannath Temple, Ramtirtha waterfalls, [[Sanaghagara Waterfall]] are located near the town. | ||
Maa [[Kichakeshwari Temple]] is located nearby in [[Khiching]]. Kichakgarh and Viratgarh are other attractions there. Khiching is flanked by Kantakhairi and Khairibhandan rivers. | Maa [[Kichakeshwari Temple]] is located nearby in [[Khiching]]. Kichakgarh and Viratgarh are other attractions there. Khiching is flanked by Kantakhairi and Khairibhandan rivers. | ||
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=== Schools === | === Schools === | ||
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More than 20 schools operate in Karanjia, including: | More than 20 schools operate in Karanjia, including: | ||
* Ananda Marga Gurukul | * Ananda Marga Gurukul | ||
* | * Vikash Convent School, Karanjia | ||
* [[Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir|Saraswati Sishu Vidya]] Teertha) | * [[Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir|Saraswati Sishu Vidya]] Teertha) | ||
* | * | ||
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Karanjia is part of [[Keonjhar (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web | Karanjia is part of [[Keonjhar (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web | ||
|url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2000/background/S18/Orissa_AC_Dist_PC.pdf | |url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2000/background/S18/Orissa_AC_Dist_PC.pdf | ||
|title=Assembly Constituencies | |title=Assembly Constituencies – Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies of Odisha | ||
|publisher=Election Commission of India | |publisher=Election Commission of India | ||
|access-date=2008-09-27 | |access-date=2008-09-27 | ||