Indian Village Directory

Benikre Village

Benikre is an inhabited village in Kagal Taluka of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 567718, the Census 2011 record lists 2,099 people in 443 households and the reported area is 1,059.23 hectares. The local references include Kagal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Murgud at about 9 km.

In short:

Benikre is a village in Kagal Taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 567718 and 2,099 people in 443 households.

Village Code567718
Population2,099
Households443
Area1,059.23 hectares
Nearest TownMurgud

Detailed village profile

Benikre at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,099 people, 1,059.23 hectares of reported area and Murgud as the nearest town reference for Benikre, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Kolhapur
Taluka Kagal
CD Block Kagal
  • Benikre falls under Kagal Taluka in Kolhapur district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 567718.
  • The record lists 2,099 people living in 443 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,059.23 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Murgud.
  • 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
Benikre
Census Village Code
567718
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Kolhapur
District Census Code
530
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kagal
Sub-district Census Code
04290
CD Block
Kagal
Households
443
Population
2,099
Male Population
1,073
Female Population
1,026
Sex Ratio
956.2
Area
1,059.23 hectares
Area
10.59 sq km
Nearest Town
Murgud
Nearest Town Distance
9 km
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 198.16 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.74 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 6.1% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 90.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Benikre in the official administrative record. Census village code 567718 and Kagal CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
530
Sub-district Census Code
04290
Village Census Code
567718
CD Block Code
0341
CD Block Name
Kagal

Location and Distance

Murgud is the nearest town listed for Benikre, about 9 km away. Kolhapur is listed as the district headquarters at about 53 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kagal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
32 km
District Headquarter
Kolhapur
Distance from District Headquarter
53 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Murgud
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town
Murgud
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
1,059.23 hectares
Area
10.59 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,099 people in 443 households, with 1,073 male residents and 1,026 female residents. The average household size is 4.74, and SC share is 6.1% and ST share is 0% for Benikre. Population density works out to about 198.16 people per sq km.

Total Households
443
Total Population
2,099
Male Population
1,073
Female Population
1,026
Sex Ratio
956.2
Average Household Size
4.74
SC Population
128
SC Male Population
65
SC Female Population
63
SC Population Share
6.1
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Benikre list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Benikre. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Benikre include hand pump water, 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
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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
39.17 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Benikre 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
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
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 Benikre 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 ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Benikre is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 20 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Benikre show that net sown area is 764.15 hectares and irrigated land is 689 hectares (90.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
51.72 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
46.98
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
45.88 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
17.26 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
58 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
75.24 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
764.15
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
75.15 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
689.0
Canals Area In Hectares
35.98 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

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Benikre

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
32
Banks in Matched Records
14
Matched PINs
11

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 21 66%
CRM 11 34%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 6 19%
Axis Bank Limited 4 12%
Bank of Baroda 3 9.4%
Bank of Maharashtra 3 9.4%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 3 9.4%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 416208 Kolhapur Kagal Kagal (M CL) Maharashtra 416208 A/P Bidri ( Mouninagar) Mouninagar Sakhar Karkhana Tal Kagal Dist Kolhapur, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 4…
Bank of Baroda ATM 416216 Kolhapur Kagal Kagal (M CL) Jaysinghrao Park C S No. 2082, Plot 51 Kagal, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416216
Bank of India ATM 416001 Kolhapur Kagal Sake Sadoli Khalsa, Dist. Kolhapur Shop No. 2, Opp. Boi Branch, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416001
Axis Bank Limited ATM 416236 Kolhapur Kagal Kagal (M CL) Dist. Kolhapur 416236 Indo Count Industries Limited T3, Kagal 5 Star MIDC Industrial Area, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416236
Bank of Baroda ATM 416232 Kolhapur Kagal Siddhanerli Tal- Kagal, Dist- Kolhapur Siddhanerli Village, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416232
Bank of India ATM 416219 Kolhapur Kagal Kagal (M CL) Tal-Kagal, Dist-Kolhapur Shop No-741, Govindh -Shanti Niwas, Near Bank of India, A/P, Murgud, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 41…
Bank of India ATM 416221 Kolhapur Kagal Bachani Tal- Kagal, Dist-Kolhapur Gate No. 308/1/2. A/P- Bachani, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416221
Bank of India ATM 416216 Kolhapur Kagal Kagal (M CL) Maharashtra Hanbar Galli, Kagal, Kolhapur, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416216

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 Benikre village located?

Benikre is in Kagal Taluka of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Benikre village in?

Benikre village is in Kolhapur district.

Which state is Benikre village in?

Benikre village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Benikre under?

Benikre comes under Kagal Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Benikre?

The Census village code of Benikre is 567718.

What is the population of Benikre village?

The village record lists 2,099 people and 443 households for Benikre.

How many households are in Benikre village?

The village record lists 443 households for Benikre.

What is the male and female population of Benikre?

The record lists 1,073 male residents and 1,026 female residents for Benikre.

What is the sex ratio of Benikre village?

The sex ratio of Benikre is 956.2 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Benikre village?

The reported geographical area of Benikre is 1,059.23 hectares.

What is the population density of Benikre village?

The approximate population density of Benikre is 198.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Benikre?

The nearest town listed for Benikre is Murgud, about 9 km away.

How far is Benikre from the district headquarters?

Benikre is about 53 km from Kolhapur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Benikre from the sub-district headquarters?

Benikre is about 32 km from Kagal, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Benikre?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Benikre.

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

For Benikre, net sown area is 764.15 hectares and irrigated land is 689 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Benikre?

The page shows 32 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Benikre. These records include 14 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Benikre.

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.