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Bhenskatri Village

Bhenskatri is an inhabited village in The Dangs Taluka of The Dangs district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 522561, the Census 2011 record lists 1,310 people in 254 households and the reported area is 312.71 hectares. The local references include Bheskatri Gram Panchayat, The Dangs CD Block and the nearest town reference is Vyara at about 25 km.

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Quick answer: Bhenskatri is a village in The Dangs Taluka, The Dangs district, Gujarat, India. The available record shows Census village code 522561 and 1,310 people in 254 households.
Village Code522561
Population1,310
Households254
Area312.71 hectares
Nearest TownVyara

Key Village Facts

Village
Bhenskatri
Census Village Code
522561
State
Gujarat
State Census Code
24
District
The Dangs
District Census Code
489
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
The Dangs
Sub-district Census Code
03921
CD Block
The Dangs
Gram Panchayat
Bheskatri
Households
254
Population
1,310
Male Population
656
Female Population
654
Sex Ratio
996.95
Area
312.71 hectares
Area
3.13 sq km
Nearest Town
Vyara
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
394715
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bhenskatri at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,310 people, 312.71 hectares of reported area and Vyara as the nearest town reference for Bhenskatri, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateGujarat
DistrictThe Dangs
TalukaThe Dangs
CD BlockThe Dangs
Gram PanchayatBHESKATRI
  • Bhenskatri falls under The Dangs Taluka in The Dangs district, Gujarat.
  • The Census village code is 522561.
  • The record lists 1,310 people living in 254 households.
  • The reported village area is 312.71 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Vyara.
  • 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 Density418.92 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.16 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share98.32%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share14.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhenskatri in the official administrative record. Census village code 522561, Bheskatri Gram Panchayat and The Dangs CD Block.

State Census Code
24
District Census Code
489
Sub-district Census Code
03921
Village Census Code
522561
CD Block Code
0200
Gram Panchayat Code
28
CD Block Name
The Dangs
Gram Panchayat Name
Bheskatri

Location and Distance

Vyara is the nearest town listed for Bhenskatri, about 25 km away. Ahwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 47 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ahwa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
47 km
District Headquarter
Ahwa
Distance from District Headquarter
47 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Vyara
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gujarat
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Vyara
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
312.71 hectares
Area
3.13 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,310 people in 254 households, with 656 male residents and 654 female residents. The average household size is 5.16, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 98.32% for Bhenskatri. Population density works out to about 418.92 people per sq km.

Total Households
254
Total Population
1,310
Male Population
656
Female Population
654
Sex Ratio
996.95
Average Household Size
5.16
ST Population
1,288
ST Male Population
647
ST Female Population
641
ST Population Share
98.32
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bhenskatri list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bhenskatri. 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
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhenskatri include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
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 Bhenskatri 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bhenskatri 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 Bhenskatri show that reported agricultural commodities include Ragi, Paddy and Pulses, net sown area is 284.23 hectares and irrigated land is 42 hectares (14.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pulses
Forest Area In Hectares
13.4 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
14.69 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.39 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
284.23
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
242.23 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
42.0
Canals Area In Hectares
42 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

Where is Bhenskatri village located?

Bhenskatri is in The Dangs Taluka of The Dangs district in Gujarat, India.

Which district is Bhenskatri village in?

Bhenskatri village is in The Dangs district.

Which state is Bhenskatri village in?

Bhenskatri village is in Gujarat.

Which taluka is Bhenskatri under?

Bhenskatri comes under The Dangs Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhenskatri?

The Census village code of Bhenskatri is 522561.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bhenskatri under?

Bhenskatri is listed under BHESKATRI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is The Dangs.

What is the population of Bhenskatri village?

The village record lists 1,310 people and 254 households for Bhenskatri.

How many households are in Bhenskatri village?

The village record lists 254 households for Bhenskatri.

What is the male and female population of Bhenskatri?

The record lists 656 male residents and 654 female residents for Bhenskatri.

What is the sex ratio of Bhenskatri village?

The sex ratio of Bhenskatri is 996.95 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhenskatri village?

The reported geographical area of Bhenskatri is 312.71 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhenskatri village?

The approximate population density of Bhenskatri is 418.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhenskatri?

The nearest town listed for Bhenskatri is Vyara, about 25 km away.

How far is Bhenskatri from the district headquarters?

Bhenskatri is about 47 km from Ahwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bhenskatri from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhenskatri is about 47 km from Ahwa, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bhenskatri?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Bhenskatri.

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

For Bhenskatri, reported agricultural commodities include Ragi, Paddy and Pulses, net sown area is 284.23 hectares and irrigated land is 42 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.