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Kāranja, India

Maharashtra · India

Kāranja is a mid-size city in Maharashtra, India with a population of 67,907. Elevation: 1,358 ft (414 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
67,907 Population 12,984/sq mi density
1,358 ft Elevation 414 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
35.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$4,000 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$4,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$35,000 home value, $90/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population67,907
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density12,984/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$4,000
Per Capita$3,700
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty14.5%

Housing

D
Home Value$35,000
Rent$90
Housing Units27,163
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation1,358 ft (414 m)
Population67,907
Population Density12,984 / sq mi
Elevation1,358 ft (414 m)
Coordinates20.4827°, 77.4886°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceMaharashtra
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation35.3 inches (897 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$4,000
Median Age30.0 years

About Kāranja

Kāranja is a mid-size city in India (Maharashtra) with a population of 67,907. The city sits at an elevation of 1,358 feet (414 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kāranja has a population of 67,907 with a density of 12,984 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

67,907
Total Population
12,984
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below India avg
5.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kāranja vs India Average

The median household income in Kāranja is $4,000, which is 95% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,700 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $71, 95% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 7 business establishments.

Income: Kāranja vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$4,000
95% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,700
Avg Weekly Wage$71

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above India avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above India avg
Establishments (County)7

Business (County)

Restaurants0
Healthcare7
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kāranja is $35,000, 88% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $90 (92% below the national average of $1,163). There are 27,163 total housing units in the city. 27.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$35,000
88% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$90
92% below India avg
Rent Burden27.9%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units27,163

Property Tax

Climate in Kāranja

Kāranja has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (35°C), the coldest is Dec (19.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1128 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.2°C / 68°F 7.5° / 32.3° 7.8
Feb 23.9°C / 75°F 10.2° / 36.8° 2.2
Mar 28.9°C / 84°F 16.3° / 41° 13.5
Apr 33.1°C / 92°F 20.8° / 43.7° 24.1
May 35°C / 95°F 23.9° / 44.9° 17.9
Jun 31.2°C / 88°F 23.1° / 42.3° 153.4
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 22.3° / 34.9° 418.5
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 21.8° / 31.7° 197.6
Sep 26°C / 79°F 21.3° / 31.4° 215.0
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 15.8° / 31.1° 60.2
Nov 21°C / 70°F 11.1° / 30.4° 13.4
Dec 19.6°C / 67°F 7.4° / 29.6° 4.7
Kāranja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,358 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above India avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,358 ft (414 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density12,984/sq mi
Coordinates20.4827°N, 77.4886°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.92"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 30, 2024.

Mar 21, 2024 20 km NNE of Basmat, India M4.6 113 km
Sep 30, 2024 22 km NNW of Anjangaon, India M4.4 100 km
Jul 10, 2024 18 km NE of Basmat, India M4.4 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
February 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in
April 90°F (32°C) 0.4 in
May 95°F (35°C) 0.5 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 6.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 1.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Kāranja has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 71°F in December to 95°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Train Stations in Kāranja

9 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bhadsivni
Dadgaon
Karanja
Karanja Town
Pohe
Sangvi
Somthan
Vilegaon
Warudkhed

Bus Stations in Kāranja

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #1809955087

Gas Stations in Kāranja

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Essar
IN #12375780311
IN #13335553148
IN #13359191402

Airports Near Kāranja

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akola AirportAKDMedium Airport
Sant Gadge Baba Yavatmal Airport-Medium Airport
Amravati (Belora) Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Kāranja

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 7

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kāranja

What is the population of Kāranja?

Kāranja has a population of 67,907 residents and is located in India. The population density is 12,984 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kāranja expensive to live in?

The median household income is $4,000, 95% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $35,000 (88% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $90 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kāranja?

Kāranja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches.

How is the job market in Kāranja?

Kāranja has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $71. There are 7 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kāranja?

The median home value in Kāranja is $35,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $90.

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