Where is Benska (186) village located?
Benska (186) is in Chamba Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Indian Village Directory
Benska (186) Village
Benska (186) is an inhabited village in Chamba Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007951, the Census 2011 record lists 101 people in 22 households and the reported area is 10.7 hectares. The local references include Mehla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 12 km.
Village Code007951
Population101
Households22
Area10.7 hectares
Nearest TownChamba
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Benska (186)
- Census Village Code
- 007951
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 02
- District
- Chamba
- District Census Code
- 023
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Chamba
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00090
- CD Block
- Mehla
- Households
- 22
- Population
- 101
- Male Population
- 51
- Female Population
- 50
- Sex Ratio
- 980.39
- Area
- 10.7 hectares
- Area
- 0.11 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Chamba
- Nearest Town Distance
- 12 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 176310
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Benska (186) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 101 people, 10.7 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Benska (186), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Benska (186) falls under Chamba Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 007951.
- The record lists 101 people living in 22 households.
- The reported village area is 10.7 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Chamba.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density943.93 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.59 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share100%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Benska (186) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007951 and Mehla CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 02
- District Census Code
- 023
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00090
- Village Census Code
- 007951
- CD Block Code
- 0006
- CD Block Name
- Mehla
Location and Distance
Chamba is the nearest town listed for Benska (186), about 12 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 12 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Chamba
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Chamba
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 12 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Chamba
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 12 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Yes
- Nearest Town
- Chamba
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 12 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 10.7 hectares
- Area
- 0.11 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 101 people in 22 households, with 51 male residents and 50 female residents. The average household size is 4.59, and SC share is 100% and ST share is 0% for Benska (186). Population density works out to about 943.93 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 22
- Total Population
- 101
- Male Population
- 51
- Female Population
- 50
- Sex Ratio
- 980.39
- Average Household Size
- 4.59
- SC Population
- 101
- SC Male Population
- 51
- SC Female Population
- 50
- SC Population Share
- 100
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Benska (186) list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Benska (186).
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 0.6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Benska (186) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Benska (186) include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Benska (186) 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
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 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 Benska (186) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Rajmah and net sown area is 6.14 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Rajmah
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 0.71
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 3.25 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 6.14
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 6.14 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Benska (186)
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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
- 23
- Banks in Matched Records
- 9
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 18 | 78% |
| CRM | 5 | 22% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 12 | 52% |
| Punjab National Bank | 3 | 13% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 2 | 8.7% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 4.3% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 4.3% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 176310 | Chamba | Chamba(t) | Chamba (M CL) | Chamba Near Laxmi Narayan Temple, Dogra Bazar, College Road, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176310 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 176310 | Chamba | Chamba(t) | Chamba (M CL) | Building, Museum Road, Chamba Govt Hospital, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176310 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 176310 | Chamba | Chamba(t) | Chamba (M CL) | Main Road, Point Julakari, Chamba, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176310 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 176310 | Chamba | Chamba(t) | Chamba (M CL) | Distt Chamba Sarol Chamba, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176310 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 176310 | Chamba | Chamba(t) | Chamba (M CL) | Dist:chamba, Himachal Pradesh Main Market Chamba, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176310 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 176310 | Chamba | Chamba(t) | Chamba (M CL) | Teh and Distt Chamba, 176310 Bus Stand Chamba, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176310 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 176310 | Chamba | Chamba(t) | Chamba (M CL) | Himachal Pradesh Bsnl Telephone Exchange Building, Chamba, Distt. Chamba, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176310 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 176310 | Chamba | Chamba(t) | Sarol (206) | Chamba Sbi ATM Sarol, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176310 |
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
Which district is Benska (186) village in?
Benska (186) village is in Chamba district.
Which state is Benska (186) village in?
Benska (186) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Benska (186) under?
Benska (186) comes under Chamba Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Benska (186)?
The Census village code of Benska (186) is 007951.
What is the population of Benska (186) village?
The village record lists 101 people and 22 households for Benska (186).
How many households are in Benska (186) village?
The village record lists 22 households for Benska (186).
What is the male and female population of Benska (186)?
The record lists 51 male residents and 50 female residents for Benska (186).
What is the sex ratio of Benska (186) village?
The sex ratio of Benska (186) is 980.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Benska (186) village?
The reported geographical area of Benska (186) is 10.7 hectares.
What is the population density of Benska (186) village?
The approximate population density of Benska (186) is 943.93 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Benska (186)?
The nearest town listed for Benska (186) is Chamba, about 12 km away.
How far is Benska (186) from the district headquarters?
Benska (186) is about 12 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Benska (186) from the sub-district headquarters?
Benska (186) is about 12 km from Chamba, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Benska (186)?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Benska (186).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Benska (186)?
For Benska (186), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Rajmah and net sown area is 6.14 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Benska (186)?
The page shows 23 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Benska (186). These records include 9 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Benska (186).