Where is Benedi village located?
Benedi is in Jhargram Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
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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.
Village Code339704
Population733
Households181
Area61.92 hectares
Nearest TownMidnapur
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,183.79 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.05 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share68.08%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.36%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 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.