How many villages are in Ben Block?
Ben Block has 32 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 32 inhabited villages. They are part of Nalanda district in Bihar.
Indian Village Directory
Ben Block Village List
Ben Block in Nalanda district, Bihar has 32 Census 2011 village records, including 32 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 87,387 people, 15,251 households and 10,082 hectares. Reported local context includes 9 Gram Panchayats, village facilities, land-use fields, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
Ben Block has 32 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 32 inhabited villages. They are part of Nalanda district in Bihar.
Villages32
Inhabited Villages32
Population87,387
Households15,251
Area (ha)10,082
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
- Location
- Ben Block is in Nalanda district, Bihar.
- Village Records
- 32 Census 2011 village records
- Inhabited Villages
- 32
- Listed Population
- 87,387
- Households
- 15,251
- Recorded Village Area
- 10,082 hectares
- Gram Panchayats
- 9
- Largest by Population
- Maijra (7,824 people)
- Largest by Area
- Ben (777 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Maijra is the highest-population village listed in Ben Block, with 7,824 people and 1,301 households. It represents 9% of the listed block village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
| Rank | Village | Population | Local Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maijra | 7,824 | 9% | 1,301 | 6 | 724 | 1,080.7 | Biharsharif | 30.0 |
| 2 | Ben | 6,525 | 7.5% | 1,144 | 5.7 | 777 | 839.8 | Biharsharif | 20.0 |
| 3 | At | 5,605 | 6.4% | 892 | 6.3 | 513 | 1,092.6 | Biharsharif | 20.0 |
| 4 | Eksara | 4,965 | 5.7% | 806 | 6.2 | 568 | 874.1 | Biharsharif | 10.0 |
| 5 | Khaira | 4,709 | 5.4% | 812 | 5.8 | 616 | 764.4 | Biharsharif | 18.0 |
| 6 | Arawan | 4,622 | 5.3% | 849 | 5.4 | 564 | 819.5 | Biharsharif | 18.0 |
| 7 | Nohsa | 4,135 | 4.7% | 690 | 6 | 688 | 601 | Biharsharif | 28.0 |
| 8 | Akauna | 3,393 | 3.9% | 568 | 6 | 342 | 992.1 | Biharsharif | 19.0 |
| 9 | Makhdumpur | 3,369 | 3.9% | 631 | 5.3 | 352 | 957.1 | Biharsharif | 22.0 |
| 10 | Mari | 3,307 | 3.8% | 573 | 5.8 | 455 | 726.8 | Biharsharif | 20.0 |
Largest Villages by Area
Ben has the largest recorded village area in Ben Block, at 777 hectares. This is 7.7% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | Local Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben | 777 | 7.7% | 6,525 | 839.8 | 1,144 | 1.47 | Biharsharif | 20.0 |
| 2 | Maijra | 724 | 7.2% | 7,824 | 1,080.7 | 1,301 | 1.8 | Biharsharif | 30.0 |
| 3 | Nohsa | 688 | 6.8% | 4,135 | 601 | 690 | 1 | Biharsharif | 28.0 |
| 4 | Khaira | 616 | 6.1% | 4,709 | 764.4 | 812 | 1.32 | Biharsharif | 18.0 |
| 5 | Eksara | 568 | 5.6% | 4,965 | 874.1 | 806 | 1.42 | Biharsharif | 10.0 |
| 6 | Arawan | 564 | 5.6% | 4,622 | 819.5 | 849 | 1.51 | Biharsharif | 18.0 |
| 7 | At | 513 | 5.1% | 5,605 | 1,092.6 | 892 | 1.74 | Biharsharif | 20.0 |
| 8 | Saure | 462 | 4.6% | 2,766 | 598.7 | 543 | 1.18 | Biharsharif | 20.0 |
| 9 | Mari | 455 | 4.5% | 3,307 | 726.8 | 573 | 1.26 | Biharsharif | 20.0 |
| 10 | Makhdumpur | 352 | 3.5% | 3,369 | 957.1 | 631 | 1.79 | Biharsharif | 22.0 |
Population Summary
Ben Block has 87,387 people in 15,251 households across 32 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village2,731
Average Household Size5.7
Inhabited Village %100%
Population Density / sq km866.8
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population87,387
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Ben villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 9 Gram Panchayats. Reported Gram Panchayats include Akauna, Arawan and Aut.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported9
Nearest Town Names Reported1
CD blocks reported: Ben.
Gram Panchayats reported: Akauna, Arawan, Aut, Bara, Ben, Eksara, Khaira, Maijara, Nohsa.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Ben Block is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 32 villages (100%), mobile coverage in 26 villages (81%), all-weather road in 20 villages (62%), domestic power supply in 31 villages (97%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 32 | 32 | 0 | 100 |
| Mobile Coverage | 26 | 32 | 6 | 81.25 |
| All-Weather Road | 20 | 32 | 12 | 62.50 |
| PDS Shop | 19 | 32 | 13 | 59.38 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 31 | 32 | 1 | 96.88 |
Median Nearest Town Distance20 km
Villages within 5 km0
Villages over 25 km8
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 0 | 0% |
| 5-10 Km | 1 | 3.1% |
| 10-25 Km | 23 | 72% |
| Over 25 Km | 8 | 25% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Ben villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 32 villages, with an average of 21.41 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 35.0 km for Kolhua. Use these figures for orientation only.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 32 | 21.41 | 35 | Kolhua | Biharsharif |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Ben Block. The page summarises 26 data fields and 832 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 6 | 192 | 128 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 96 | 64 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 96 | 96 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 256 | 96 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 64 | 46 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 32 | 19 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 96 | 84 |
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Ben
Ben Block has 1 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 1 banks and 1 PIN codes. Punjab National Bank has the highest number of listed records, with 1 entries (100%). PIN code 803101 has the highest listed count, with 1 records (100%). Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.
Records / 100 Villages3.1
ATM Share100%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share0%
Records / Bank1
ATM/CDM/CRM Records1
ATMs1
Banks1
PINs1
Device Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in This Area
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 100% |
Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records
| PIN Code | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 803101 | 1 | 100% |
PIN-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
| PIN | Records | ATMs | CRMs | CDMs | Banks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 803101 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
The selected rows show real bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records for Ben Block, including banks such as Punjab National Bank. The source dataset is Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-sourced bank service data, but the services belong to the listed banks.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 803101 | Nalanda | Ben | Akauna | Distt: Nalanda Bharaopar, Biharsharif, Nalanda, Bihar, 803101 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
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Villages in Ben Block
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Ben Block. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
A Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akauna | 245014 | 3,393 | 568 | 342 | Ben | Akauna | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | |
| Amia Bigha | 245004 | 1,409 | 205 | 137 | Ben | Nohsa | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Arawan | 244993 | 4,622 | 849 | 564 | Ben | Arawan | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| At | 244995 | 5,605 | 892 | 513 | Ben | Aut | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Available | Available |
B Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babhaniawan | 245001 | 1,329 | 219 | 199 | Ben | Eksara | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | |
| Bara | 245009 | 2,216 | 442 | 284 | Ben | Bara | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | |
| Ben | 245002 | 6,525 | 1,144 | 777 | Ben | Ben | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Birbal Bigha | 245000 | 245 | 41 | 31 | Ben | Eksara | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
D Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dharhara | 245019 | 1,958 | 317 | 162 | Ben | Maijara | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Available | Available |
E Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eksara | 244994 | 4,965 | 806 | 568 | Ben | Eksara | Biharsharif | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
G Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gangti | 245016 | 1,658 | 293 | 236 | Ben | Bara | Biharsharif | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
J Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jafra | 244991 | 1,880 | 350 | 210 | Ben | Arawan | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | |
| Janaro | 245013 | 1,483 | 254 | 204 | Ben | Akauna | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Jangharo | 245015 | 2,431 | 427 | 226 | Ben | Akauna | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Available | Available |
K Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karjara | 245012 | 2,911 | 500 | 231 | Ben | Bara | Biharsharif | Available | Not Available | Available | Available | |
| Khaira | 244989 | 4,709 | 812 | 616 | Ben | Khaira | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Kolhua | 245018 | 1,938 | 341 | 173 | Ben | Maijara | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | |
| Kosnara | 244990 | 2,023 | 323 | 305 | Ben | Eksara | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Kutlupur | 245007 | 2,325 | 493 | 322 | Ben | Nohsa | Biharsharif | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
M Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madhaur | 245008 | 1,086 | 204 | 96 | Ben | Bara | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | |
| Maijra | 245017 | 7,824 | 1,301 | 724 | Ben | Maijara | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Makhdumpur | 245003 | 3,369 | 631 | 352 | Ben | Khaira | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Mari | 244997 | 3,307 | 573 | 455 | Ben | Aut | Biharsharif | Available | Not Available | Available | Available | |
| Marsua | 244998 | 2,010 | 413 | 259 | Ben | Eksara | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | |
| Mashespur | 245010 | 586 | 101 | 125 | Ben | Bara | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | |
| Mohammadpur | 244996 | 1,625 | 273 | 125 | Ben | Aut | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Murgawan | 244988 | 2,902 | 524 | 312 | Ben | Khaira | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Available | Available |
N Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nohsa | 245005 | 4,135 | 690 | 688 | Ben | Nohsa | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Available | Available |
R Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramganj | 245006 | 985 | 151 | 57 | Ben | Nohsa | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Not Available | Not Available |
S Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saure | 245011 | 2,766 | 543 | 462 | Ben | Ben | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | |
| Sehri | 244992 | 2,781 | 510 | 287 | Ben | Arawan | Biharsharif | Available | Not Available | Available | Available | |
| Sidhi Bigha | 244999 | 386 | 61 | 40 | Ben | Eksara | Biharsharif | Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
Data Method and Verification
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
- Last Reviewed
- 30 May 2026
- Main Source
- Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
- Postal Context
- Use India Post for current address confirmation
- Banking Context
- Use the bank or RBI source record for current service status
Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most populated village in Ben Block?
Maijra is the most populated village listed for Ben Block, with 7,824 people and 1,301 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Ben Block?
Ben has the largest recorded village area in Ben Block, at 777 hectares.
How many Gram Panchayats are reported for Ben Block?
The administrative summary reports 9 Gram Panchayats for Ben Block. Reported names include Akauna, Arawan and Aut.
What village facilities are reported in Ben Block?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 32 villages, domestic power supply in 31 villages, mobile coverage in 26 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What bank ATM, CDM and CRM records are available for Ben Block?
Ben Block has 1 bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records from RBI-sourced data. Punjab National Bank has the highest number of listed records, with 1 entries. Verify current service details with the bank.
What can I find in the Ben Block village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Ben also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.