Where is Benakanali village located?
Benakanali is in Mejhia Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.
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Benakanali Village
Benakanali is an inhabited village in Mejhia Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 326113, the Census 2011 record lists 218 people in 44 households and the reported area is 45.56 hectares. The local references include Mejhia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raniganj at about 10 km.
Benakanali is a village in Mejhia Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 326113 and 218 people in 44 households.
Village Code326113
Population218
Households44
Area45.56 hectares
Nearest TownRaniganj
Detailed village profile
Benakanali at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 218 people, 45.56 hectares of reported area and Raniganj as the nearest town reference for Benakanali, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Benakanali falls under Mejhia Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 326113.
- The record lists 218 people living in 44 households.
- The reported village area is 45.56 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Raniganj.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Village Facts
- Village
- Benakanali
- Census Village Code
- 326113
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Bankura
- District Census Code
- 339
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Mejhia
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02357
- CD Block
- Mejhia
- Households
- 44
- Population
- 218
- Male Population
- 107
- Female Population
- 111
- Sex Ratio
- 1,037.38
- Area
- 45.56 hectares
- Area
- 0.46 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Raniganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 722143
- 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
478.49 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.95 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
94.04%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
63.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Benakanali in the official administrative record. Census village code 326113 and Mejhia CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 339
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02357
- Village Census Code
- 326113
- CD Block Code
- 0204
- CD Block Name
- Mejhia
Location and Distance
Raniganj is the nearest town listed for Benakanali, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Mejhia
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 2.3 km
- District Headquarter
- Bankura
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Raniganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Raniganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 45.56 hectares
- Area
- 0.46 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 218 people in 44 households, with 107 male residents and 111 female residents. The average household size is 4.95, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 94.04% for Benakanali. Population density works out to about 478.49 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 44
- Total Population
- 218
- Male Population
- 107
- Female Population
- 111
- Sex Ratio
- 1,037.38
- Average Household Size
- 4.95
- ST Population
- 205
- ST Male Population
- 100
- ST Female Population
- 105
- ST Population Share
- 94.04
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Benakanali 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Benakanali. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
- 5
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Benakanali include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- 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
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Benakanali include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Benakanali include self-help groups, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Benakanali is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 22 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
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Benakanali show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice, net sown area is 33 hectares and irrigated land is 21 hectares (63.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Rice
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 12.56
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 33.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 12 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 21.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 11 hectares
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
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Benakanali
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
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- 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 | 2 | 50% |
| CRM | 2 | 50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 3 | 75% |
| Bank of India | 1 | 25% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 722143 | Bankura | Mejhia | Mejhia | Bankura Mejhia, Bankura, West Bengal, 722143 |
| Bank of India | CRM | 722143 | Bankura | Mejhia | Mejhia | Midnapore Bank of India Mejia Branch VILL Po Mejia Mejia, Bankura, West Bengal, 722143 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 722143 | Bankura | Mejhia | Mejhia | Bankura Mejhia, Bankura, West Bengal, 722143 |
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 Benakanali village in?
Benakanali village is in Bankura district.
Which state is Benakanali village in?
Benakanali village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Benakanali under?
Benakanali comes under Mejhia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Benakanali?
The Census village code of Benakanali is 326113.
What is the population of Benakanali village?
The village record lists 218 people and 44 households for Benakanali.
How many households are in Benakanali village?
The village record lists 44 households for Benakanali.
What is the male and female population of Benakanali?
The record lists 107 male residents and 111 female residents for Benakanali.
What is the sex ratio of Benakanali village?
The sex ratio of Benakanali is 1,037.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Benakanali village?
The reported geographical area of Benakanali is 45.56 hectares.
What is the population density of Benakanali village?
The approximate population density of Benakanali is 478.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Benakanali?
The nearest town listed for Benakanali is Raniganj, about 10 km away.
How far is Benakanali from the sub-district headquarters?
Benakanali is about 2.3 km from Mejhia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Benakanali?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Benakanali.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Benakanali?
For Benakanali, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice, net sown area is 33 hectares and irrigated land is 21 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Benakanali?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Benakanali. These records include 2 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 Benakanali.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Benakanali.