Where is Benga village located?
Benga is in Chhorahi Block of Begusarai district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Benga Village
Benga is an inhabited village in Chhorahi Block of Begusarai district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 237461, the Census 2011 record lists 1,588 people in 345 households and the reported area is 130 hectares. The local references include Benga Gram Panchayat, Chhorahi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rosera at about 12 km.
Village Code237461
Population1,588
Households345
Area130 hectares
Nearest TownRosera
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Benga
- Census Village Code
- 237461
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Begusarai
- District Census Code
- 222
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Chhorahi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01305
- CD Block
- Chhorahi
- Gram Panchayat
- Benga
- Households
- 345
- Population
- 1,588
- Male Population
- 824
- Female Population
- 764
- Sex Ratio
- 927.18
- Area
- 130 hectares
- Area
- 1.3 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Rosera
- Nearest Town Distance
- 12 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Benga at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,588 people, 130 hectares of reported area and Rosera as the nearest town reference for Benga, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Benga falls under Chhorahi Block in Begusarai district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 237461.
- The record lists 1,588 people living in 345 households.
- The reported village area is 130 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Rosera.
- 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 Density1,221.54 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.6 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.08%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share70%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Benga in the official administrative record. Census village code 237461, Benga Gram Panchayat and Chhorahi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 222
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01305
- Village Census Code
- 237461
- CD Block Code
- 0293
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0044
- CD Block Name
- Chhorahi
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Benga
Location and Distance
Rosera is the nearest town listed for Benga, about 12 km away. Begusarai is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Chhorahi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 4 km
- District Headquarter
- Begusarai
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 50 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Rosera
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 12 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Rosera
- Distance within State/UT
- 12 km
- Nearest Town
- Rosera
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 12 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 130 hectares
- Area
- 1.3 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,588 people in 345 households, with 824 male residents and 764 female residents. The average household size is 4.6, and SC share is 2.08% and ST share is 0% for Benga. Population density works out to about 1,221.54 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 345
- Total Population
- 1,588
- Male Population
- 824
- Female Population
- 764
- Sex Ratio
- 927.18
- Average Household Size
- 4.6
- SC Population
- 33
- SC Male Population
- 20
- SC Female Population
- 13
- SC Population Share
- 2.08
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Benga list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Benga include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 60 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Benga.
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Benga include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Benga show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 100 hectares and irrigated land is 70 hectares (70% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Maize
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 30.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 100.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 30 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 70.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Benga village in?
Benga village is in Begusarai district.
Which state is Benga village in?
Benga village is in Bihar.
Which block is Benga under?
Benga comes under Chhorahi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Benga?
The Census village code of Benga is 237461.
Which Gram Panchayat is Benga under?
Benga is listed under benga Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chhorahi.
What is the population of Benga village?
The village record lists 1,588 people and 345 households for Benga.
How many households are in Benga village?
The village record lists 345 households for Benga.
What is the male and female population of Benga?
The record lists 824 male residents and 764 female residents for Benga.
What is the sex ratio of Benga village?
The sex ratio of Benga is 927.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Benga village?
The reported geographical area of Benga is 130 hectares.
What is the population density of Benga village?
The approximate population density of Benga is 1,221.54 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Benga?
The nearest town listed for Benga is Rosera, about 12 km away.
How far is Benga from the district headquarters?
Benga is about 50 km from Begusarai, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Benga from the sub-district headquarters?
Benga is about 4 km from Chhorahi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Benga?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Benga.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Benga?
For Benga, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 100 hectares and irrigated land is 70 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Benga.