Where is Benka (142) village located?
Benka (142) is in Patti Sub-district of Tarn Taran district in Punjab, India.
Indian Village Directory
Benka (142) Village
Benka (142) is an inhabited village in Patti Sub-district of Tarn Taran district, Punjab. Its Census village code is 038069, the Census 2011 record lists 2,763 people in 496 households and the reported area is 825 hectares. The local references include Benka Gram Panchayat, Bhikhiwind CD Block and the nearest town reference is Patti.
Village Code038069
Population2,763
Households496
Area825 hectares
Nearest TownPatti
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Benka (142)
- Census Village Code
- 038069
- State
- Punjab
- State Census Code
- 03
- District
- Tarn Taran
- District Census Code
- 050
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Patti
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00260
- CD Block
- Bhikhiwind
- Gram Panchayat
- Benka
- Households
- 496
- Population
- 2,763
- Male Population
- 1,433
- Female Population
- 1,330
- Sex Ratio
- 928.12
- Area
- 825 hectares
- Area
- 8.25 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Patti
- Nearest Town Distance
- c km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 143303
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Benka (142) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,763 people, 825 hectares of reported area and Patti as the nearest town reference for Benka (142), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Benka (142) falls under Patti Sub-district in Tarn Taran district, Punjab.
- The Census village code is 038069.
- The record lists 2,763 people living in 496 households.
- The reported village area is 825 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Patti.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density334.91 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.57 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share26.64%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 Benka (142) in the official administrative record. Census village code 038069, Benka Gram Panchayat and Bhikhiwind CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 03
- District Census Code
- 050
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00260
- Village Census Code
- 038069
- CD Block Code
- 0118
- CD Block Name
- Bhikhiwind
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Benka
Location and Distance
Patti is the nearest town listed for Benka (142). Tarn Taran is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Patti
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Tarn Taran
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 35 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Patti
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 14 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Punjab
- Nearest Town
- Patti
- Distance from Nearest Town
- c km
- Total Geographical Area
- 825 hectares
- Area
- 8.25 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,763 people in 496 households, with 1,433 male residents and 1,330 female residents. The average household size is 5.57, and SC share is 26.64% and ST share is 0% for Benka (142). Population density works out to about 334.91 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 496
- Total Population
- 2,763
- Male Population
- 1,433
- Female Population
- 1,330
- Sex Ratio
- 928.12
- Average Household Size
- 5.57
- SC Population
- 736
- SC Male Population
- 383
- SC Female Population
- 353
- SC Population Share
- 26.64
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Benka (142) list 1 government primary school and 1 private 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
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Benka (142) include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- 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
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 390 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Benka (142) include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Benka (142) include Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Benka (142) is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 13 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 13 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
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Benka (142) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Paddy, net sown area is 745 hectares and irrigated land is 745 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 80.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 745.0
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 745.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 355 hectares
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Benka (142)
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 10
- Banks in Matched Records
- 7
- 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 | 5 | 50% |
| CRM | 5 | 50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 3 | 30% |
| State Bank of India | 2 | 20% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 10% |
| Punjab and Sind Bank | 1 | 10% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 10% |
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 | 143303 | Tarn Taran | Patti | Bhikhiwind (Ct) | Bhikhiwind Main Road, Bhikhiwind, Tarn Taran, Punjab, 143303 |
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 143303 | Tarn Taran | Patti | Bhikhiwind (Ct) | Amritsar Khemkaran Road Bikhiwind, Tarn Taran, Punjab, 143303 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 143303 | Tarn Taran | Patti | Bhikhiwind (Ct) | Road Bhikhwind, Punjab - 143303 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Punjab, 143303 |
| Punjab and Sind Bank | ATM | 143303 | Tarn Taran | Patti | Bhikhiwind (Ct) | Patti Road Opposite Bus Stand Village Bhikhiwind, Tarn Taran, Punjab, 143303 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 143303 | Tarn Taran | Patti | Bhikhiwind (Ct) | Amritsar Road, Village Bhikhiwind, Tarn Taran, Punjab, 143303 |
| ICICI Bank Limited | CRM | 143303 | Tarn Taran | Patti | Bhikhiwind (Ct) | Opp. Janta Timber Store, Khalra Road, Tarn Taran, Punjab, 143303 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 143303 | Tarn Taran | Patti | Bhikhiwind (Ct) | Tarn Taran, Khem Karan Road, Hdfc Bank ATM Ward.no -6 Bhikhmwind, Tarn Taran, Punjab, 143303 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | CRM | 143303 | Tarn Taran | Patti | Bhikhiwind (Ct) | Road Bhikhwind, Punjab - 143303 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Punjab, 143303 |
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 Benka (142) village in?
Benka (142) village is in Tarn Taran district.
Which state is Benka (142) village in?
Benka (142) village is in Punjab.
Which sub-district is Benka (142) under?
Benka (142) comes under Patti Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Benka (142)?
The Census village code of Benka (142) is 038069.
Which Gram Panchayat is Benka (142) under?
Benka (142) is listed under BENKA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhikhiwind.
What is the population of Benka (142) village?
The village record lists 2,763 people and 496 households for Benka (142).
How many households are in Benka (142) village?
The village record lists 496 households for Benka (142).
What is the male and female population of Benka (142)?
The record lists 1,433 male residents and 1,330 female residents for Benka (142).
What is the sex ratio of Benka (142) village?
The sex ratio of Benka (142) is 928.12 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Benka (142) village?
The reported geographical area of Benka (142) is 825 hectares.
What is the population density of Benka (142) village?
The approximate population density of Benka (142) is 334.91 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Benka (142)?
The nearest town listed for Benka (142) is Patti, about c km away.
How far is Benka (142) from the district headquarters?
Benka (142) is about 35 km from Tarn Taran, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Benka (142) from the sub-district headquarters?
Benka (142) is about 15 km from Patti, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Benka (142)?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Benka (142).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Benka (142)?
For Benka (142), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Paddy, net sown area is 745 hectares and irrigated land is 745 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Benka (142)?
The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Benka (142). These records include 7 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.