Indian Village Directory

Benavale Village

Benavale is an inhabited village in Pen Taluka of Raigarh district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 553825, the Census 2011 record lists 494 people in 120 households and the reported area is 155 hectares. The local references include Pen CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pen at about 9 km.

In short:

Benavale is a village in Pen Taluka, Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 553825 and 494 people in 120 households.

Village Code553825
Population494
Households120
Area155 hectares
Nearest TownPen

Detailed village profile

Benavale at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 494 people, 155 hectares of reported area and Pen as the nearest town reference for Benavale, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Raigarh
Taluka Pen
CD Block Pen
  • Benavale falls under Pen Taluka in Raigarh district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 553825.
  • The record lists 494 people living in 120 households.
  • The reported village area is 155 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pen.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Benavale
Census Village Code
553825
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Raigarh
District Census Code
520
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pen
Sub-district Census Code
04176
CD Block
Pen
Households
120
Population
494
Male Population
243
Female Population
251
Sex Ratio
1,032.92
Area
155 hectares
Area
1.55 sq km
Nearest Town
Pen
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 318.71 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.12 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Benavale in the official administrative record. Census village code 553825 and Pen CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
520
Sub-district Census Code
04176
Village Census Code
553825
CD Block Code
0227
CD Block Name
Pen

Location and Distance

Pen is the nearest town listed for Benavale, about 9 km away. Alibag is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pen
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Alibag
Distance from District Headquarter
36 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pen
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town
Pen
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
155 hectares
Area
1.55 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 494 people in 120 households, with 243 male residents and 251 female residents. The average household size is 4.12, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Benavale. Population density works out to about 318.71 people per sq km.

Total Households
120
Total Population
494
Male Population
243
Female Population
251
Sex Ratio
1,032.92
Average Household Size
4.12
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Benavale list 1 government primary 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Benavale 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Benavale.

Public Bus Service
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Benavale include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Benavale is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Benavale show that net sown area is 124 hectares and irrigated land is 124 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
28 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
124.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
124.0

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

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Benavale village located?

Benavale is in Pen Taluka of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Benavale village in?

Benavale village is in Raigarh district.

Which state is Benavale village in?

Benavale village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Benavale under?

Benavale comes under Pen Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Benavale?

The Census village code of Benavale is 553825.

What is the population of Benavale village?

The village record lists 494 people and 120 households for Benavale.

How many households are in Benavale village?

The village record lists 120 households for Benavale.

What is the male and female population of Benavale?

The record lists 243 male residents and 251 female residents for Benavale.

What is the sex ratio of Benavale village?

The sex ratio of Benavale is 1,032.92 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Benavale village?

The reported geographical area of Benavale is 155 hectares.

What is the population density of Benavale village?

The approximate population density of Benavale is 318.71 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Benavale?

The nearest town listed for Benavale is Pen, about 9 km away.

How far is Benavale from the district headquarters?

Benavale is about 36 km from Alibag, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Benavale from the sub-district headquarters?

Benavale is about 9 km from Pen, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Benavale?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Benavale.

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

For Benavale, net sown area is 124 hectares and irrigated land is 124 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Benavale.

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.