Benap is an inhabited village in Vav Taluka of Banas Kantha district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 507453, the Census 2011 record lists 5,888 people in 1,046 households and the reported area is 4,917.99 hectares. The local references include Benap Gram Panchayat, Vav CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tharad at about 25 km.
In short:
Benap is a village in Vav Taluka, Banas Kantha district, Gujarat, India. The available record shows Census village code 507453 and 5,888 people in 1,046 households.
Village Code507453
Population5,888
Households1,046
Area4,917.99 hectares
Nearest TownTharad
Detailed village profile
Benap at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,888 people, 4,917.99 hectares of reported area and Tharad as the nearest town reference for Benap, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Benap falls under Vav Taluka in Banas Kantha district, Gujarat.
The Census village code is 507453.
The record lists 5,888 people living in 1,046 households.
The reported village area is 4,917.99 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Tharad.
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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Benap
Census Village Code
507453
State
Gujarat
State Census Code
24
District
Banas Kantha
District Census Code
469
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Vav
Sub-district Census Code
03732
CD Block
Vav
Gram Panchayat
Benap
Households
1,046
Population
5,888
Male Population
3,158
Female Population
2,730
Sex Ratio
864.47
Area
4,917.99 hectares
Area
49.18 sq km
Nearest Town
Tharad
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
385570
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density119.72 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.63 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.98%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.12%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Benap in the official administrative record. Census village code 507453, Benap Gram Panchayat and Vav CD Block.
State Census Code
24
District Census Code
469
Sub-district Census Code
03732
Village Census Code
507453
CD Block Code
0011
Gram Panchayat Code
95
CD Block Name
Vav
Gram Panchayat Name
Benap
Location and Distance
Tharad is the nearest town listed for Benap, about 25 km away. Palanpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 136 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Vav
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
26 km
District Headquarter
Palanpur
Distance from District Headquarter
136 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Tharad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gujarat
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Tharad
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
4,917.99 hectares
Area
49.18 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,888 people in 1,046 households, with 3,158 male residents and 2,730 female residents. The average household size is 5.63, and SC share is 13.98% and ST share is 0.12% for Benap. Population density works out to about 119.72 people per sq km.
Total Households
1,046
Total Population
5,888
Male Population
3,158
Female Population
2,730
Sex Ratio
864.47
Average Household Size
5.63
SC Population
823
SC Male Population
444
SC Female Population
379
SC Population Share
13.98
ST Population
7
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
5
ST Population Share
0.12
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Benap list 6 government primary schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
6
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Benap. Verify current services locally before medical use.
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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Benap.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
284.54 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Benap include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Benap include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Public Library
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Benap is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 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
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Benap show that reported agricultural commodities include Pearlmillet/Bajra, Mung Bean and Clusterbean and net sown area is 2,418.46 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Pearlmillet/Bajra
Agricultural Commodities Second
Mung Bean
Agricultural Commodities Third
Clusterbean
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
154.36
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
41.28 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
347.64 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1,671.71 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
2418.46
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
2,418.46 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
Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Bank of Baroda
1
100%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Bank of Baroda
ATM
385570
Vav-Tharad
Suigam
Suigam
Suigam Taluka Near Bus Stand Suigam, Vav-Tharad, Gujarat, 385570
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Benap village located?
Benap is in Vav Taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India.
Which district is Benap village in?
Benap village is in Banas Kantha district.
Which state is Benap village in?
Benap village is in Gujarat.
Which taluka is Benap under?
Benap comes under Vav Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Benap?
The Census village code of Benap is 507453.
Which Gram Panchayat is Benap under?
Benap is listed under BENAP Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Vav.
What is the population of Benap village?
The village record lists 5,888 people and 1,046 households for Benap.
How many households are in Benap village?
The village record lists 1,046 households for Benap.
What is the male and female population of Benap?
The record lists 3,158 male residents and 2,730 female residents for Benap.
What is the sex ratio of Benap village?
The sex ratio of Benap is 864.47 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Benap village?
The reported geographical area of Benap is 4,917.99 hectares.
What is the population density of Benap village?
The approximate population density of Benap is 119.72 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Benap?
The nearest town listed for Benap is Tharad, about 25 km away.
How far is Benap from the district headquarters?
Benap is about 136 km from Palanpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Benap from the sub-district headquarters?
Benap is about 26 km from Vav, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Benap?
The village facility record lists 6 government primary schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Benap.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Benap?
For Benap, reported agricultural commodities include Pearlmillet/Bajra, Mung Bean and Clusterbean and net sown area is 2,418.46 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Benap?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Benap. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
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.