Karon, Deoghar

Karon is a community development block that forms an administrative division in Deoghar district, Jharkhand state, India. It is located 48 km from Deoghar, the district headquarters. Major parts of the population are Rajputs by caste. Karon is widely famous for Shiva Temple named Karneshwar Dham, which is believed to be built by Karna of Mahabharata. Karon has the proud of Birth Place of Sakharam Ganesh Deweskar, the great writer and Freedom Fighter.Manish Singh Parmar, the famous Blogger and Writer is also Born in this Holy Place .Ancient NamesShri GanjKaron Gram (during the reign of Karna of Mahabharata)Karon Gram (Present Official Name)GeographyKaron, the eponymous CD Block headquarters, is located at.Gram panchayatsGram panchayats in Karon CD Block are: Badhanadih, Badiya, Bara, Birangadia, Dindakoli, Ganjewari, Karown, Kasaiya, Nagadari, Pathrol, Ranidih, Saltar, Sirsa and Tekra.DemographicsAs per 2011 Census of India, Karon CD Block had a total population of 88,251, all of which were rural. There were 45,317 (51 %) males and 42,934 (49 %) females. Population below 6 years was 16,759. Scheduled Castes numbered 11,017 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 12,683.