Karanjia
| Karanjia | |
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 Karanjia
 Karanjia
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| Coordinates: 21°47′N 85°58′E / 21.78°N 85.97°ECoordinates: 21°47′N 85°58′E / 21.78°N 85.97°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Odisha |
| District | Mayurbhanj |
| Elevation | 389 m (1,276 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 21,420 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Oriya |
| • Other local language | Santali , Ho , Mundari |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | OD 11 |
| Website | www.karanjia.com |
Karanjia is a town and a Notified Area Council in Mayurbhanj district in Indian state of Odisha.
Karanjia is located at 21°28′N 85°35′E / 21.47°N 85.58°E. It has an average elevation of 389 metres (1276 feet). Karanjia is the sub-divisional headquarters of Panchpidh Subdivision of Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.
As of the 2001 Indian census, Karanjia had a population of 21,420. Males constitute 52% of the population, females 48%. Karanjia has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 59%. In Karanjia, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Maa Ambika, the presiding deity of the town and one of the most famous shrine in northern Odisha, is situated in the north of the town. The other major temples of the town are Jagannath temple, Shyamarai Temple, Purneshwar Shiva temple, Mangala temple, Rani Sati temple, Barkhanda temple of Gadsahi, Bamanashala & Sri Ganesh statue, Thakur Ankulchandra temple,Satyasai temple,Rameswar Baba Shiva Temple etc.
The mosque of Karanjia is one of the oldest in Mayurbhanj district and is situated in the center of the Bazaar area of the town.
The famous shrine of 8th century Kichakeshwari temple, Khiching along with ancient ruins of forts,temples are situated 27 km away from Karanjia town. Karanjia is famous for its Dolo Yatra and Mela which is celebrated in falgun month of Oriya Panjika (calendar). It is a century old festival of this locality.
Bhimkund a natural water tank situated 40 km away from Karanjia is a popular tourist place of Odisha.Simlipal National Park, which is a Tiger reserve, is 40–50 km away from the town.Tourists attractions such as Maa Tarini Temple,Rani Sati Mandir, Lord Jagannath Temple, Ramtirtha waterfalls, Sanghaghra Waterfalls are located near the town.
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