Karanja Lad

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Population  (2001)
• Total	60,158

Karanja is a city and a municipal council in Washim district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Karanja is a holy place for Hindus, Jains and Shivdharmians. It is the birth place of Shri Nrusimha Saraswati Swami Maharaj, supposed as the 2nd incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. The town is named after Saint Karanj. There is also a large lake known as "Rishi Talao". The town was looted twice by famous Maratha sardar Prataprao Gujar on the order of then sole sovereign Hindu King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Geography

Karanja is located at
. It has an average elevation of 422 metres (1387 feet). Adan River flows near by karanja city.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Karanja had a population of 60,158. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Karanja has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy rate is 78%, and female literacy is 67%.

Schools and Colleges

• Jinvarasa Chaware Mahavidyalaya
• K.N. College
• Vidyabharti College
• 5.M.B.Aashram school
• C.Dahake college
• Jaykumar Devidas Chaware Vidyalaya

Karanja is famous for its educational institutes and grain market. Every year karanja produces meritorious students such as vikas suralkar(1^{st rank in board),sandip pole.}

Notable Places

• Rishi Talav
• Lendi Talav
• Sarang Talav
• Jain Temples (3 in number)
• four entry gates
• Nrusimha (Narsimha) Saraswati Gurumandir Temple

Politics

Both the Hindu and Jain communities are actively involved in municipal politics of Karanja. But 'Marathas' are most dominant factor in all sort of election in karanja. All communities coexist peacefully and with respect for each other's religious sentiments.

References

• Falling rain karanja
• Gurumandir Karanja