Where is Benia village located?
Benia is in Sabang Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Benia Village
Benia is an inhabited village in Sabang Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 342916, the Census 2011 record lists 714 people in 158 households and the reported area is 70.01 hectares. The local references include Sabang CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 37 km.
Benia is a village in Sabang Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 342916 and 714 people in 158 households.
Village Code342916
Population714
Households158
Area70.01 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur
Detailed village profile
Benia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 714 people, 70.01 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Benia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Benia falls under Sabang Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 342916.
- The record lists 714 people living in 158 households.
- The reported village area is 70.01 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Kharagpur.
- 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
- Benia
- Census Village Code
- 342916
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Paschim Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sabang
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02464
- CD Block
- Sabang
- Households
- 158
- Population
- 714
- Male Population
- 383
- Female Population
- 331
- Sex Ratio
- 864.23
- Area
- 70.01 hectares
- Area
- 0.7 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kharagpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 37 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721144
- 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
1,019.85 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.52 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0.28%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
3.92%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
99.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Benia in the official administrative record. Census village code 342916 and Sabang CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02464
- Village Census Code
- 342916
- CD Block Code
- 0311
- CD Block Name
- Sabang
Location and Distance
Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Benia, about 37 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sabang
- District Headquarter
- Midnapur
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kharagpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 37 km
- Nearest Town
- Kharagpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 37 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 70.01 hectares
- Area
- 0.7 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 714 people in 158 households, with 383 male residents and 331 female residents. The average household size is 4.52, and SC share is 0.28% and ST share is 3.92% for Benia. Population density works out to about 1,019.85 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 158
- Total Population
- 714
- Male Population
- 383
- Female Population
- 331
- Sex Ratio
- 864.23
- Average Household Size
- 4.52
- SC Population
- 2
- SC Female Population
- 2
- SC Population Share
- 0.28
- ST Population
- 28
- ST Male Population
- 16
- ST Female Population
- 12
- ST Population Share
- 3.92
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Benia 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 Benia. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Benia 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
- 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
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 11.9 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 21 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Benia.
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Benia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Benia is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 18 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
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Benia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mat Stick and Rice, net sown area is 47.11 hectares and irrigated land is 47 hectares (99.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Rice
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Mat Stick
- Manufacturers Commodities Second
- Mat
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 11.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 47.11
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 0.11 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 47.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 16 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 10 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.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Benia
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
- 5
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- 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 | 4 | 80% |
| CRM | 1 | 20% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 3 | 60% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 20% |
| Indian Bank | 1 | 20% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721144 | Paschim Medinipur | Sabang | Bishnupur | Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, Bishnupur, Bishnupur Bazar, Medinipur (Pas)-721144, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721… |
| Indian Bank | CRM | 721144 | Paschim Medinipur | Sabang | Sabang | Vill, Po and Ps Sabang, West Midnapore Plot No 905/1255, Puratan Bdo Office, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721144 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 721144 | Paschim Medinipur | Sabang | Sabang | Sabong State Bank of India Sabong, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721144 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721144 | Paschim Medinipur | Sabang | Sabang | Midnapur(pas) Lutunia, Sabang, Midnapur(pas), Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721144 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721144 | Paschim Medinipur | Sabang | Sabang | Medinipur (Paschim) Balarampur, Sabang, Medinipur (Pas)-721144, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721144 |
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 Benia village in?
Benia village is in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which state is Benia village in?
Benia village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Benia under?
Benia comes under Sabang Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Benia?
The Census village code of Benia is 342916.
What is the population of Benia village?
The village record lists 714 people and 158 households for Benia.
How many households are in Benia village?
The village record lists 158 households for Benia.
What is the male and female population of Benia?
The record lists 383 male residents and 331 female residents for Benia.
What is the sex ratio of Benia village?
The sex ratio of Benia is 864.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Benia village?
The reported geographical area of Benia is 70.01 hectares.
What is the population density of Benia village?
The approximate population density of Benia is 1,019.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Benia?
The nearest town listed for Benia is Kharagpur, about 37 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Benia?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Benia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Benia?
For Benia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mat Stick and Rice, net sown area is 47.11 hectares and irrigated land is 47 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Benia?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Benia. These records include 3 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 Benia.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Benia.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Benia.