Where is Benathol village located?
Benathol is in Mejhia Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.
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Benathol Village
Benathol is an inhabited village in Mejhia Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 326147, the Census 2011 record lists 534 people in 92 households and the reported area is 140.4 hectares. The local references include Mejhia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raniganj at about 10 km.
Benathol is a village in Mejhia Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 326147 and 534 people in 92 households.
Village Code326147
Population534
Households92
Area140.4 hectares
Nearest TownRaniganj
Detailed village profile
Benathol at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 534 people, 140.4 hectares of reported area and Raniganj as the nearest town reference for Benathol, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Benathol falls under Mejhia Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 326147.
- The record lists 534 people living in 92 households.
- The reported village area is 140.4 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.
Before You Use This Data
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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
- Benathol
- Census Village Code
- 326147
- 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
- 92
- Population
- 534
- Male Population
- 281
- Female Population
- 253
- Sex Ratio
- 900.36
- Area
- 140.4 hectares
- Area
- 1.4 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
380.34 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.8 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
9.74%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
26.03%
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 Benathol in the official administrative record. Census village code 326147 and Mejhia CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 339
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02357
- Village Census Code
- 326147
- CD Block Code
- 0204
- CD Block Name
- Mejhia
Location and Distance
Raniganj is the nearest town listed for Benathol, 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
- 6.1 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
- 140.4 hectares
- Area
- 1.4 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 534 people in 92 households, with 281 male residents and 253 female residents. The average household size is 5.8, and SC share is 9.74% and ST share is 26.03% for Benathol. Population density works out to about 380.34 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 92
- Total Population
- 534
- Male Population
- 281
- Female Population
- 253
- Sex Ratio
- 900.36
- Average Household Size
- 5.8
- SC Population
- 52
- SC Male Population
- 28
- SC Female Population
- 24
- SC Population Share
- 9.74
- ST Population
- 139
- ST Male Population
- 68
- ST Female Population
- 71
- ST Population Share
- 26.03
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Benathol list 2 government primary schools. 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
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Benathol include tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 4.86 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Benathol include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Benathol include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Benathol is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 12 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
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Benathol show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 74.06 hectares and irrigated land is 74.06 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 37.2 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 24.28
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 74.06
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 74.06
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 4.8 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 69.26 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 Benathol
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 Benathol village in?
Benathol village is in Bankura district.
Which state is Benathol village in?
Benathol village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Benathol under?
Benathol comes under Mejhia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Benathol?
The Census village code of Benathol is 326147.
What is the population of Benathol village?
The village record lists 534 people and 92 households for Benathol.
How many households are in Benathol village?
The village record lists 92 households for Benathol.
What is the male and female population of Benathol?
The record lists 281 male residents and 253 female residents for Benathol.
What is the sex ratio of Benathol village?
The sex ratio of Benathol is 900.36 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Benathol village?
The reported geographical area of Benathol is 140.4 hectares.
What is the population density of Benathol village?
The approximate population density of Benathol is 380.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Benathol?
The nearest town listed for Benathol is Raniganj, about 10 km away.
How far is Benathol from the sub-district headquarters?
Benathol is about 6.1 km from Mejhia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Benathol?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Benathol.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Benathol?
For Benathol, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 74.06 hectares and irrigated land is 74.06 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Benathol?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Benathol. 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 Benathol.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Benathol.