Indian Village Directory

Benedi Village

Benedi is an inhabited village in Jhargram Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 339733, the Census 2011 record lists 249 people in 51 households and the reported area is 23.35 hectares. The local references include Jhargram CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 32 km.

In short:

Benedi is a village in Jhargram Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 339733 and 249 people in 51 households.

Village Code339733
Population249
Households51
Area23.35 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram

Detailed village profile

Benedi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 249 people, 23.35 hectares of reported area and Jhargram 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 339733.
  • The record lists 249 people living in 51 households.
  • The reported village area is 23.35 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhargram.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Health Facilities, 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
339733
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
51
Population
249
Male Population
122
Female Population
127
Sex Ratio
1,040.98
Area
23.35 hectares
Area
0.23 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Nearest Town Distance
32 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 1,066.38 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.88 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 31.33% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 66.7% 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 339733 and Jhargram CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02454
Village Census Code
339733
CD Block Code
0301
CD Block Name
Jhargram

Location and Distance

Jhargram is the nearest town listed for Benedi, about 32 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
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Town
32 km
Total Geographical Area
23.35 hectares
Area
0.23 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 249 people in 51 households, with 122 male residents and 127 female residents. The average household size is 4.88, and SC share is 31.33% and ST share is 0% for Benedi. Population density works out to about 1,066.38 people per sq km.

Total Households
51
Total Population
249
Male Population
122
Female Population
127
Sex Ratio
1,040.98
Average Household Size
4.88
SC Population
78
SC Male Population
37
SC Female Population
41
SC Population Share
31.33
Village Status
Inhabited

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Benedi.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.2 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Benedi is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 14 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Benedi show that reported agricultural commodities include Kaju, net sown area is 18.21 hectares and irrigated land is 12.14 hectares (66.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Kaju
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.74
Net Area Sown In Hectares
18.21
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
6.07 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
12.14
Canals Area In Hectares
7.54 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
3.4 hectares

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 339733.

What is the population of Benedi village?

The village record lists 249 people and 51 households for Benedi.

How many households are in Benedi village?

The village record lists 51 households for Benedi.

What is the male and female population of Benedi?

The record lists 122 male residents and 127 female residents for Benedi.

What is the sex ratio of Benedi village?

The sex ratio of Benedi is 1,040.98 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Benedi village?

The reported geographical area of Benedi is 23.35 hectares.

What is the population density of Benedi village?

The approximate population density of Benedi is 1,066.38 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 Jhargram, about 32 km away.

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

For Benedi, reported agricultural commodities include Kaju, net sown area is 18.21 hectares and irrigated land is 12.14 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.