| Karanja (Ghadge) | |
| Settlement Type: | Tehesil town |
| Image Alt: | main Chowk at Karanja Ghadge |
| Pushpin Map: | India Maharashtra#India3 |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Map showing location of Karanja (gh) |
| Coordinates: | 21.161°N 78.4091°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  India |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Maharashtra |
| Subdivision Type2: | Region |
| Subdivision Name2: | Vidarbha |
| Subdivision Type3: | District |
| Subdivision Name3: | Wardha |
| Government Type: | Nagar panchayat |
| Governing Body: | Karanja Nagar panchayat |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Population Total: | 90,462 |
| Population As Of: | 2011 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Languages |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
| Demographics1 Info1: | Marathi |
| Demographics1 Title2: | Other Languages |
| Demographics1 Info2: | Hindi, English, Gujrati, Sindhi |
| Timezone1: | IST |
| Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
| Postal Code: | 442203 |
| Area Code Type: | Telephone code |
| Area Code: | 91-7156 |
| Registration Plate: | MH- 32 (Wardha District) |
| Website: | under construction |
| Subdivision Name4: | 121 |
| Subdivision Type4: | Total villages in Tehsil |
| Pushpin Relief: | y |
Karanja (Ghadge) is a tehsil town located within the Arvi subdivision and serves as a taluka (code 4961) in the Wardha district of Maharashtra, India.
The tehsil comprises around 60 gram panchayats and 102 villages. The majority of the population in Karanja consists of Hindus, with significant communities of Buddhists and Muslims also residing in the area.
In Hinduism, the majority of the population belongs to the Kshatriya Pawar caste, also known as Bhoyar Pawar. Other major Hindu castes in the area include Brahmin, Maratha, Kunbi, and Teli.
The region also has a significant population of tribals, such as the Gond community. Festivals like Holi, Diwali, Dasara, Pola, Ganesh Utsav, Muharram, and Eid al-Fitr are celebrated.
In 2015, Karanja was designated as a Nagar Panchayat.
The MahaOrange Plant, located 2.5 km from Karanja (Ghadge), was established as a facility for exporting oranges and other fruits, such as banana. It was operational before 2009–2010, primarily exporting oranges. However, due to unknown circumstances, the plant shut down and remained non-functional for many years, presenting a significant challenge.
Although the plant is equipped with essential facilities for preparing fruits for export, such as grading, wax-coating, pre-cooling, and cold storage facilities, it lacks an attached processing unit. None of the available units were operational during its inactive period.
In January 2015, when MahaOrange took over the plant, Shridhar Thakre informed the Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board (MSAMB)[1] that repairing the plant would be a priority, as reported by The Times of India.[2]
Golibar Chowk is one of the main squares in Karanja (Ghadge), located near the bus stop. The name of the square, Golibar (meaning "gunfire"), originates from an incident involving gunfire that occurred in the area. This गोळीमार (Golimar) incident remains a notable part of Karanja's history.
Karanja (Ghadge) and its surrounding areas are known for producing high-quality oranges, renowned for their sweet taste.
Cotton and soybean are also produced on a large scale in Karanja Tehsil.
Karanja has a long landscape with a scenic view from Shri Vitthal Tekdi, where Shri Vitthal refers to Lord Krishna and Tekdi means hill. The hill is known for the Shri Vitthal Temple at the top. The flat area at the summit is a popular spot for morning and evening walks, and many sports enthusiasts visit for jogging, running, and exercise. During holy months, devotees gather in the evening and at night for bhajans.
Athawadi Bazaar is a weekly market held every Sunday from 7:00 am to 11:30 pm, offering vegetables and other goods. It serves the everyday needs of Karanja town and nearby villages. Kacha chiwada and jalebi are popular items in the market.