| Karanjia | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Orissa |
| District(s) | Mayurbhanj |
| Population | 21,420 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 389 metres (1,276 ft) |
Karanjia is a town and a Notified Area Council in Mayurbhanj district in Indian state of Orissa.
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Karanjia is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 389 metres (1276 feet). Karanjia is the sub-divisional headquarters of Panchpidh Subdivision of Mayurbhanj district of Orissa.
As of the 2001 Indian census,[2] 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 Orissa, 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 etc.
Tourist who come to karanjia has another attraction of worshiping,is RAMESWAR BABA SHIV TEMPLE,which is located in korodiha,near raja bondho.The temple is dedicated to lord shiva,also houses maa parvati,lord ganesha,lord kartikeya,nandi and bhrungi.it is not only a place to look but a place of devotion.morning and evening puja and parthana are performed,special puja's are also performed all around the year during different festivals.
The mosque of Karanjia is one of the oldest in Mayurbhanj district and is situated in the centre of the town.
The famous shrine of 8th century old Kichakeshwari temple, Khiching is situated 27 km away from Karanjia town. Karanjia is famous for its Dolo Yatra which celebrated in falgun month of Oriya Panjika (calendar). It is a century old festival of this locality.
"Bhimakunda" waterfall is situated 40 km away from Orissa is a famous tourist place of Orissa. Simlipal National Park, which is a Tiger reserve, is 40–50 km away from the town. The tourists can also enjoy Ramtirtha water fall which is situated 27 km away from the town. The Orissa famous Maa Tarini Temple is situated 50 km away from the town. The tourists can also enjoy the Rani Sati Mandir located in the heart of the town. Tourists who come to Karanjia can also see The Sanghaghra Waterfall situated at 60 km away from town (near Keonjhar Town). khiching is not far away from this place,maa kichakeswari temple is located there.kichak garh and birat garh are other attraction of going there,khiching is surrounded by two rivers on east konta khoiro and on west khoiri bhondon,has a I.B. for shelter and is a very good place for picnic. another devotional attraction ,the TEMPLE OF LORD JAGANATH at RARUAN,the temple is very very attactive to look at.
In the 2009 State Assembly elections the main contest is between Congress, BJP, and BJD. But there is also an independent candidate, Mr. Hiburu, who is also in the race. The candidates from Congress and BJD are new candidates, and are not as well known. Only Mr. Sumantra Naik and Mr. Haiburu were current politicians.
Surprisingly Mr. Bijay Naik of BJD wins the MLA Seat by defeating the candidate from Congress, MS. Jabamani Tudu with 21401 votes. Mr. Bijay gets 38934 votes and Ms. Jabamani gets 17533 votes. Whereas the BJP Candidate Mr. Sumantra Naik downs to no. 3 with 16687 votes. This area is known as BJP supported area. The reason for win is mainly the atmosphere in favor of Mr. Naveen Pattanaik, the Chief Minister of Orissa
As Karanjia is part of Keonjhar Loksabha constituency, the MP seat for Keonjhar also goes to BJD and Mr. Jasbant Singh Laguri won it by defeating the Congress candidate Mr. Dhanurjay Sidhu. Surprisingly the incumbent MP Mr. Ananta Naik from BJP, who has won this seat for 3 times continuously has down to no. 3 position.
In the September 2008 NAC election 15 ward members were elected (6 from Congress, 6 from BJP, 2 from BJD and 1 Independent). The chairman seat in this election was reserved for SC Women Category and Ms. Sukanti Das, of the BJP party, was elected as Chairman of Karanjia. This is the third time that BJP has won the position of chairman in the Karanjia NAC. Ms. Sukanti Das is from Ward 8.
Also during this election, many incumbent ward counselors were voted out of office, including Jatin Das.
Karanjia is part of Keonjhar (Lok Sabha constituency).[5]
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