Indian Village Directory

Bentam Village

Bentam is an inhabited village in Pistana Sub-district of Lower Subansiri district, Arunachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 264999, the Census 2011 record lists 53 people in 13 households and the reported area is 121.9 hectares. The local references include Ziro-II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ziro at about 90 km.

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Quick answer: Bentam is a village in Pistana Sub-district, Lower Subansiri district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 264999 and 53 people in 13 households.
Village Code264999
Population53
Households13
Area121.9 hectares
Nearest TownZiro

Key Village Facts

Village
Bentam
Census Village Code
264999
State
Arunachal Pradesh
State Census Code
12
District
Lower Subansiri
District Census Code
255
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pistana
Sub-district Census Code
01699
CD Block
Ziro-II
Households
13
Population
53
Male Population
20
Female Population
33
Sex Ratio
1,650
Area
121.9 hectares
Area
1.22 sq km
Nearest Town
Ziro
Nearest Town Distance
90 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bentam at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 53 people, 121.9 hectares of reported area and Ziro as the nearest town reference for Bentam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

Sub-districtPistana
CD BlockZiro-II
  • Bentam falls under Pistana Sub-district in Lower Subansiri district, Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 264999.
  • The record lists 53 people living in 13 households.
  • The reported village area is 121.9 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ziro.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density43.48 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.08 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share96.23%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bentam in the official administrative record. Census village code 264999 and Ziro-II CD Block.

State Census Code
12
District Census Code
255
Sub-district Census Code
01699
Village Census Code
264999
CD Block Code
0073
CD Block Name
Ziro-II

Location and Distance

Ziro is the nearest town listed for Bentam, about 90 km away. Ziro is listed as the district headquarters at about 90 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Yachuli
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
70 km
District Headquarter
Ziro
Distance from District Headquarter
90 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ziro
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
90 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Ziro
Distance within State/UT
90 km
Nearest Town
Ziro
Distance from Nearest Town
90 km
Total Geographical Area
121.9 hectares
Area
1.22 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 53 people in 13 households, with 20 male residents and 33 female residents. The average household size is 4.08, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 96.23% for Bentam. Population density works out to about 43.48 people per sq km.

Total Households
13
Total Population
53
Male Population
20
Female Population
33
Sex Ratio
1,650
Average Household Size
4.08
ST Population
51
ST Male Population
19
ST Female Population
32
ST Population Share
96.23
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bentam list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Bentam.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bentam include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bentam include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bentam is reported as 19 hours per day in summer and 14 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
19 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bentam show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Vegetable and net sown area is 15.78 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable
Forest Area In Hectares
63.12 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
15.78
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bentam village located?

Bentam is in Pistana Sub-district of Lower Subansiri district in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bentam village in?

Bentam village is in Lower Subansiri district.

Which state is Bentam village in?

Bentam village is in Arunachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bentam under?

Bentam comes under Pistana Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bentam?

The Census village code of Bentam is 264999.

What is the population of Bentam village?

The village record lists 53 people and 13 households for Bentam.

How many households are in Bentam village?

The village record lists 13 households for Bentam.

What is the male and female population of Bentam?

The record lists 20 male residents and 33 female residents for Bentam.

What is the sex ratio of Bentam village?

The sex ratio of Bentam is 1,650 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bentam village?

The reported geographical area of Bentam is 121.9 hectares.

What is the population density of Bentam village?

The approximate population density of Bentam is 43.48 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bentam?

The nearest town listed for Bentam is Ziro, about 90 km away.

How far is Bentam from the district headquarters?

Bentam is about 90 km from Ziro, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bentam from the sub-district headquarters?

Bentam is about 70 km from Yachuli, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bentam?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Bentam.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bentam?

For Bentam, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Vegetable and net sown area is 15.78 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bentam.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bentam.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.