Where is Benua village located?
Benua is in Morwa Block of Samastipur district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Benua Village
Benua is an inhabited village in Morwa Block of Samastipur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 236712, the Census 2011 record lists 741 people in 164 households and the reported area is 33 hectares. The local references include Nikaspur Gram Panchayat, Morwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Samsatipur at about 15 km.
Village Code236712
Population741
Households164
Area33 hectares
Nearest TownSamsatipur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Benua
- Census Village Code
- 236712
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Samastipur
- District Census Code
- 221
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Morwa
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01291
- CD Block
- Morwa
- Gram Panchayat
- Nikaspur
- Households
- 164
- Population
- 741
- Male Population
- 373
- Female Population
- 368
- Sex Ratio
- 986.6
- Area
- 33 hectares
- Area
- 0.33 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Samsatipur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Benua at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 741 people, 33 hectares of reported area and Samsatipur as the nearest town reference for Benua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Benua falls under Morwa Block in Samastipur district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 236712.
- The record lists 741 people living in 164 households.
- The reported village area is 33 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Samsatipur.
- 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 Density2,245.45 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.52 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share50.74%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share71.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Benua in the official administrative record. Census village code 236712, Nikaspur Gram Panchayat and Morwa CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 221
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01291
- Village Census Code
- 236712
- CD Block Code
- 0279
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0003
- CD Block Name
- Morwa
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Nikaspur
Location and Distance
Samsatipur is the nearest town listed for Benua, about 15 km away. Samastipur is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Morwa
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Samastipur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 15 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Samsatipur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Samsatipur
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Samsatipur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 33 hectares
- Area
- 0.33 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 741 people in 164 households, with 373 male residents and 368 female residents. The average household size is 4.52, and SC share is 50.74% and ST share is 0% for Benua. Population density works out to about 2,245.45 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 164
- Total Population
- 741
- Male Population
- 373
- Female Population
- 368
- Sex Ratio
- 986.6
- Average Household Size
- 4.52
- SC Population
- 376
- SC Male Population
- 191
- SC Female Population
- 185
- SC Population Share
- 50.74
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education rows show schools and learning facilities reported for Benua, including counts where the source provides them.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Benua include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Benua include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service rows include banking status, PDS, Anganwadi, SHG, market and community facilities reported for Benua.
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Benua is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 5 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
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Benua show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Maize, net sown area is 25.55 hectares and irrigated land is 18.3 hectares (71.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Maize
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 6.8
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 0.65 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 25.55
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 7.25 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 18.3
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 18.3 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Benua village in?
Benua village is in Samastipur district.
Which state is Benua village in?
Benua village is in Bihar.
Which block is Benua under?
Benua comes under Morwa Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Benua?
The Census village code of Benua is 236712.
Which Gram Panchayat is Benua under?
Benua is listed under Nikaspur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Morwa.
What is the population of Benua village?
The village record lists 741 people and 164 households for Benua.
How many households are in Benua village?
The village record lists 164 households for Benua.
What is the male and female population of Benua?
The record lists 373 male residents and 368 female residents for Benua.
What is the sex ratio of Benua village?
The sex ratio of Benua is 986.6 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Benua village?
The reported geographical area of Benua is 33 hectares.
What is the population density of Benua village?
The approximate population density of Benua is 2,245.45 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Benua?
The nearest town listed for Benua is Samsatipur, about 15 km away.
How far is Benua from the district headquarters?
Benua is about 15 km from Samastipur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Benua from the sub-district headquarters?
Benua is about 5 km from Morwa, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Benua?
For Benua, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Maize, net sown area is 25.55 hectares and irrigated land is 18.3 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Benua.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Benua.