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 Karanja Lad, or Karanja, is a city of a Municipal council in Washim district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The town is named after Saint Karanj. Karanja is a holy place for Hindus, Jains, and Muslims. It is the birthplace of Shri Narasimha Saraswati Swami Maharaj, believed to be the second incarnation of Lord Dattatreya.

Demographics

As of the 2011 Indian census, Karanja had a population of 100,947. Males made up 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.

Islam is the dominant religion with 49.80% being Muslims, while Hinduism forms 39.46 of the population.

Karanja City

Karanja City is known for being an important religious center as well as its historical significance. The city is home to a number of ancient temples and ancient Mosques, including the Jain Temples Shri Mulsangh Chandranatha swami, Guru Mandir Shri Nrusimha Saraswati Gurumaharaj Jama Masjid, Nagina Masjid, Bibi Saheb dargah and Nawab Subhan Khan Masjid, which are dedicated to the Nawab Subhan Khan, the ruler of the Mughal Empire.Lad Name is kept based on the Majority of the community was from Jains in past.

In addition to its religious significance, Karanja is also known for its scenic beauty, with lush green hills, fertile fields, and winding rivers. The city is located in the midst of fertile agricultural land, and is surrounded by lush green forests.

Religions in Karanja

Religion Percent

Muslims

49.80

Hindus

39.46

Buddhists

6.34

Jains

4.00

Christians

0.09

Others†

0.30

Distribution of religions

†Includes Sikhs 0.13, Buddhists <0.20.

Geography

Karanja is located at  WikiMiniAtlas20°48′33″N 77°48′33″E. It has an average elevation of 422 metres 1387 feet. The Adan River flows near Karanja city. It is an important source of domestic water supply to the city. There are three lakes situated in the city, the Rishi Talaw, the Sarang Talaw, and the Chandra Talaw.