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Benachapra Village

Benachapra is an inhabited village in Barjora Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 327347, the Census 2011 record lists 109 people in 27 households and the reported area is 189.03 hectares. The local references include Barjora CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sonamukhi at about 3 km.

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Quick answer: Benachapra is a village in Barjora Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 327347 and 109 people in 27 households.
Village Code327347
Population109
Households27
Area189.03 hectares
Nearest TownSonamukhi

Key Village Facts

Village
Benachapra
Census Village Code
327347
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Bankura
District Census Code
339
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barjora
Sub-district Census Code
02363
CD Block
Barjora
Households
27
Population
109
Male Population
61
Female Population
48
Sex Ratio
786.89
Area
189.03 hectares
Area
1.89 sq km
Nearest Town
Sonamukhi
Nearest Town Distance
3 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
722207
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Benachapra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 109 people, 189.03 hectares of reported area and Sonamukhi as the nearest town reference for Benachapra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBankura
BlockBarjora
CD BlockBarjora
  • Benachapra falls under Barjora Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 327347.
  • The record lists 109 people living in 27 households.
  • The reported village area is 189.03 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sonamukhi.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density57.66 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.04 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share99.08%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share4.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Benachapra in the official administrative record. Census village code 327347 and Barjora CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
339
Sub-district Census Code
02363
Village Census Code
327347
CD Block Code
0210
CD Block Name
Barjora

Location and Distance

Sonamukhi is the nearest town listed for Benachapra, about 3 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barjora
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24.3 km
District Headquarter
Bankura
Nearest Statutory Town
Sonamukhi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
3 km
Nearest Town
Sonamukhi
Distance from Nearest Town
3 km
Total Geographical Area
189.03 hectares
Area
1.89 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 109 people in 27 households, with 61 male residents and 48 female residents. The average household size is 4.04, and SC share is 99.08% and ST share is 0% for Benachapra. Population density works out to about 57.66 people per sq km.

Total Households
27
Total Population
109
Male Population
61
Female Population
48
Sex Ratio
786.89
Average Household Size
4.04
SC Population
108
SC Male Population
60
SC Female Population
48
SC Population Share
99.08
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Benachapra include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Benachapra include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Benachapra include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Benachapra is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 16 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Benachapra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustered Seed, net sown area is 109.05 hectares and irrigated land is 5.26 hectares (4.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mustered Seed
Forest Area In Hectares
63.94 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.04
Net Area Sown In Hectares
109.05000000000001
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
103.79 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
5.26
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.83 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2.43 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Benachapra

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
5
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 40%
CRM 6 60%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 50%
Canara Bank 2 20%
Punjab National Bank 1 10%
Axis Bank Limited 1 10%
ICICI Bank Limited 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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 722207 Bankura Sonamukhi Sonamukhi (P) West Bengal PIN Code- 722207 VILL Po- Sonamukhi, Distt- Bankura, Bankura, West Bengal, 722207
Axis Bank Limited CRM 722207 Bankura Simlapal Sonamukhi (M) Bankura - Burdwan Road, Ground Floor, Sonamukhi Municipality Sonamukhi, Bankura, West Bengal, 722207
Canara Bank CRM 722207 Bankura No Block Bankura (M) Sonamukhi Haranath Road, Bankura, West Bengal, 722207
State Bank of India ATM 722207 Bankura Simlapal Sonamukhi (M) Bankura Sonamukhi, Bankura, West Bengal, 722207
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 722207 Bankura Sonamukhi Mahespur (P) Po Sonamukhi, Dist: Bankura, West Bengal - 722207 ICICI Bank Ltd, Village Maheshpur, Bankura, West Bengal, 722207
Canara Bank CRM 722207 Bankura Vishnupur Narayanpur Narayanpur Netaji More, Bankura, West Bengal, 722207
State Bank of India ATM 722207 Bankura Sonamukhi Sonamukhi (P) Sonamukhi Sonamukhi Bazar, Bankura, West Bengal, 722207
State Bank of India CRM 722207 Bankura Simlapal Sonamukhi (M) Bankura Sonamukhi, Bankura, West Bengal, 722207

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 Benachapra village located?

Benachapra is in Barjora Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Benachapra village in?

Benachapra village is in Bankura district.

Which state is Benachapra village in?

Benachapra village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Benachapra under?

Benachapra comes under Barjora Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Benachapra?

The Census village code of Benachapra is 327347.

What is the population of Benachapra village?

The village record lists 109 people and 27 households for Benachapra.

How many households are in Benachapra village?

The village record lists 27 households for Benachapra.

What is the male and female population of Benachapra?

The record lists 61 male residents and 48 female residents for Benachapra.

What is the sex ratio of Benachapra village?

The sex ratio of Benachapra is 786.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Benachapra village?

The reported geographical area of Benachapra is 189.03 hectares.

What is the population density of Benachapra village?

The approximate population density of Benachapra is 57.66 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Benachapra?

The nearest town listed for Benachapra is Sonamukhi, about 3 km away.

How far is Benachapra from the sub-district headquarters?

Benachapra is about 24.3 km from Barjora, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Benachapra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustered Seed, net sown area is 109.05 hectares and irrigated land is 5.26 hectares.

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

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Benachapra. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Benachapra.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Benachapra.

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.