Indian Village Directory

Benedi Village

Benedi is an inhabited village in Jhargram Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 339704, the Census 2011 record lists 733 people in 181 households and the reported area is 61.92 hectares. The local references include Jhargram CD Block and the nearest town reference is Midnapur at about 17 km.

In short:

Benedi is a village in Jhargram Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 339704 and 733 people in 181 households.

Village Code339704
Population733
Households181
Area61.92 hectares
Nearest TownMidnapur

Detailed village profile

Benedi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 733 people, 61.92 hectares of reported area and Midnapur as the nearest town reference for Benedi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
Block Jhargram
CD Block Jhargram
  • Benedi falls under Jhargram Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 339704.
  • The record lists 733 people living in 181 households.
  • The reported village area is 61.92 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Midnapur.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Benedi
Census Village Code
339704
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jhargram
Sub-district Census Code
02454
CD Block
Jhargram
Households
181
Population
733
Male Population
372
Female Population
361
Sex Ratio
970.43
Area
61.92 hectares
Area
0.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Midnapur
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
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 1,183.79 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.05 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 68.08% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 1.36% 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 Benedi in the official administrative record. Census village code 339704 and Jhargram CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02454
Village Census Code
339704
CD Block Code
0301
CD Block Name
Jhargram

Location and Distance

Midnapur is the nearest town listed for Benedi, about 17 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhargram
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Midnapur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town
Midnapur
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
61.92 hectares
Area
0.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 733 people in 181 households, with 372 male residents and 361 female residents. The average household size is 4.05, and SC share is 68.08% and ST share is 1.36% for Benedi. Population density works out to about 1,183.79 people per sq km.

Total Households
181
Total Population
733
Male Population
372
Female Population
361
Sex Ratio
970.43
Average Household Size
4.05
SC Population
499
SC Male Population
252
SC Female Population
247
SC Population Share
68.08
ST Population
10
ST Male Population
4
ST Female Population
6
ST Population Share
1.36
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Benedi include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.02 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
34 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Benedi include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Benedi include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Benedi is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 20 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Benedi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables, net sown area is 44.04 hectares and irrigated land is 44.04 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy, Vegetables
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
15.86
Net Area Sown In Hectares
44.04
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
44.04
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
10.04 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Benedi village located?

Benedi is in Jhargram Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Benedi village in?

Benedi village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Benedi village in?

Benedi village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Benedi under?

Benedi comes under Jhargram Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Benedi?

The Census village code of Benedi is 339704.

What is the population of Benedi village?

The village record lists 733 people and 181 households for Benedi.

How many households are in Benedi village?

The village record lists 181 households for Benedi.

What is the male and female population of Benedi?

The record lists 372 male residents and 361 female residents for Benedi.

What is the sex ratio of Benedi village?

The sex ratio of Benedi is 970.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Benedi village?

The reported geographical area of Benedi is 61.92 hectares.

What is the population density of Benedi village?

The approximate population density of Benedi is 1,183.79 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Benedi?

The nearest town listed for Benedi is Midnapur, about 17 km away.

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

For Benedi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables, net sown area is 44.04 hectares and irrigated land is 44.04 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

No. The village record marks road connectivity as not available for Benedi.

Is power supply reported for this village?

No. The village record marks power supply as not available for Benedi.

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.