Where is Benavale village located?
Benavale is in Pen Taluka of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India.
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.
Village Code553825
Population494
Households120
Area155 hectares
Nearest TownPen
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density318.71 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.12 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.