Where is Benia village located?
Benia is in Saraiyahat Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Benia Village
Benia is an inhabited village in Saraiyahat Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 369616, the Census 2011 record lists 493 people in 98 households and the reported area is 105.33 hectares. The local references include Kendua Gram Panchayat, Saraiyahat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 55 km.
Benia is a village in Saraiyahat Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 369616 and 493 people in 98 households.
Village Code369616
Population493
Households98
Area105.33 hectares
Nearest TownDumka
Detailed village profile
Benia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 493 people, 105.33 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Benia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Benia falls under Saraiyahat Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 369616.
- The record lists 493 people living in 98 households.
- The reported village area is 105.33 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Dumka.
- 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
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 Village Facts
- Village
- Benia
- Census Village Code
- 369616
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Dumka
- District Census Code
- 362
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Saraiyahat
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02666
- CD Block
- Saraiyahat
- Gram Panchayat
- Kendua
- Households
- 98
- Population
- 493
- Male Population
- 247
- Female Population
- 246
- Sex Ratio
- 995.95
- Area
- 105.33 hectares
- Area
- 1.05 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Dumka
- Nearest Town Distance
- 55 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 814151
- 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 Density
468.05 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.03 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
100%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
71.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Benia in the official administrative record. Census village code 369616, Kendua Gram Panchayat and Saraiyahat CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 362
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02666
- Village Census Code
- 369616
- CD Block Code
- 0172
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0303
- CD Block Name
- Saraiyahat
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kendua
Location and Distance
Dumka is the nearest town listed for Benia, about 55 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 62 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Saraiyahat
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Dumka
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 62 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dumka
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 62 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Nearest Town
- Dumka
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 55 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 105.33 hectares
- Area
- 1.05 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 493 people in 98 households, with 247 male residents and 246 female residents. The average household size is 5.03, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Benia. Population density works out to about 468.05 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 98
- Total Population
- 493
- Male Population
- 247
- Female Population
- 246
- Sex Ratio
- 995.95
- Average Household Size
- 5.03
- ST Population
- 493
- ST Male Population
- 247
- ST Female Population
- 246
- ST Population Share
- 100
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Benia 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.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- 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 Benia include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- 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
- River Canal
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 12.22 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 12.6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Benia include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Benia include 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.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Benia show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Basket, net sown area is 50.28 hectares and irrigated land is 36.17 hectares (71.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Basket
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 12.38
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 6.31 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 6.2 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 16.18 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.76 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 50.28
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 14.11 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 36.17
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 18.25 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 5.32 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Benia
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
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
| Indian Bank | 1 | 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 814151 | Dumka | Saraiyahat | Saraiyahat | Dumka, Jharkhand 814151 Charkapathar, Champagarh, Dam Road, Saraiyahat, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814151 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 814151 | Dumka | Saraiyahat | Panchubad | Dumka Hasdiha, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814151 |
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 Benia village in?
Benia village is in Dumka district.
Which state is Benia village in?
Benia village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Benia under?
Benia comes under Saraiyahat Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Benia?
The Census village code of Benia is 369616.
Which Gram Panchayat is Benia under?
Benia is listed under KENDUA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Saraiyahat.
What is the population of Benia village?
The village record lists 493 people and 98 households for Benia.
How many households are in Benia village?
The village record lists 98 households for Benia.
What is the male and female population of Benia?
The record lists 247 male residents and 246 female residents for Benia.
What is the sex ratio of Benia village?
The sex ratio of Benia is 995.95 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Benia village?
The reported geographical area of Benia is 105.33 hectares.
What is the population density of Benia village?
The approximate population density of Benia is 468.05 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Benia?
The nearest town listed for Benia is Dumka, about 55 km away.
How far is Benia from the district headquarters?
Benia is about 62 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Benia from the sub-district headquarters?
Benia is about 10 km from Saraiyahat, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Benia?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Benia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Benia?
For Benia, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Basket, net sown area is 50.28 hectares and irrigated land is 36.17 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Benia?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Benia. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.