Where is Benu (462) village located?
Benu (462) is in Kandaghat Sub-district of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Indian Village Directory
Benu (462) Village
Benu (462) is an inhabited village in Kandaghat Sub-district of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 022434, the Census 2011 record lists 261 people in 55 households and the reported area is 54.64 hectares. The local references include Kandaghat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Solan at about 29 km.
Village Code022434
Population261
Households55
Area54.64 hectares
Nearest TownSolan
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Benu (462)
- Census Village Code
- 022434
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 02
- District
- Solan
- District Census Code
- 031
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kandaghat
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00166
- CD Block
- Kandaghat
- Households
- 55
- Population
- 261
- Male Population
- 140
- Female Population
- 121
- Sex Ratio
- 864.29
- Area
- 54.64 hectares
- Area
- 0.55 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Solan
- Nearest Town Distance
- 29 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 171532
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Benu (462) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 261 people, 54.64 hectares of reported area and Solan as the nearest town reference for Benu (462), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Benu (462) falls under Kandaghat Sub-district in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 022434.
- The record lists 261 people living in 55 households.
- The reported village area is 54.64 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Solan.
- 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 Density477.67 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.75 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share73.95%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share9.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Benu (462) in the official administrative record. Census village code 022434 and Kandaghat CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 02
- District Census Code
- 031
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00166
- Village Census Code
- 022434
- CD Block Code
- 0058
- CD Block Name
- Kandaghat
Location and Distance
Solan is the nearest town listed for Benu (462), about 29 km away. Solan is listed as the district headquarters at about 29 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kandaghat
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 14 km
- District Headquarter
- Solan
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 29 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Solan
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 29 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Yes
- Nearest Town
- Solan
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 29 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 54.64 hectares
- Area
- 0.55 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 261 people in 55 households, with 140 male residents and 121 female residents. The average household size is 4.75, and SC share is 73.95% and ST share is 0% for Benu (462). Population density works out to about 477.67 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 55
- Total Population
- 261
- Male Population
- 140
- Female Population
- 121
- Sex Ratio
- 864.29
- Average Household Size
- 4.75
- SC Population
- 193
- SC Male Population
- 106
- SC Female Population
- 87
- SC Population Share
- 73.95
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Benu (462) list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Benu (462) include treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Benu (462) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Benu (462) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Benu (462) 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
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Benu (462) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Beans, net sown area is 22 hectares and irrigated land is 2 hectares (9.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Beans
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 4.0
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 27.64 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 22.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 20 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 2.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Benu (462) village in?
Benu (462) village is in Solan district.
Which state is Benu (462) village in?
Benu (462) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Benu (462) under?
Benu (462) comes under Kandaghat Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Benu (462)?
The Census village code of Benu (462) is 022434.
What is the population of Benu (462) village?
The village record lists 261 people and 55 households for Benu (462).
How many households are in Benu (462) village?
The village record lists 55 households for Benu (462).
What is the male and female population of Benu (462)?
The record lists 140 male residents and 121 female residents for Benu (462).
What is the sex ratio of Benu (462) village?
The sex ratio of Benu (462) is 864.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Benu (462) village?
The reported geographical area of Benu (462) is 54.64 hectares.
What is the population density of Benu (462) village?
The approximate population density of Benu (462) is 477.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Benu (462)?
The nearest town listed for Benu (462) is Solan, about 29 km away.
How far is Benu (462) from the district headquarters?
Benu (462) is about 29 km from Solan, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Benu (462) from the sub-district headquarters?
Benu (462) is about 14 km from Kandaghat, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Benu (462)?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Benu (462).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Benu (462)?
For Benu (462), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Beans, net sown area is 22 hectares and irrigated land is 2 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Benu (462).
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Benu (462).