Where is Benichak village located?
Benichak is in Deshopran Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Benichak Village
Benichak is an inhabited village in Deshopran Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 346294, the Census 2011 record lists 432 people in 89 households and the reported area is 68.04 hectares. The local references include Deshopran CD Block and the nearest town reference is Contai at about 14 km.
Benichak is a village in Deshopran Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 346294 and 432 people in 89 households.
Village Code346294
Population432
Households89
Area68.04 hectares
Nearest TownContai
Detailed village profile
Benichak at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 432 people, 68.04 hectares of reported area and Contai as the nearest town reference for Benichak, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Benichak falls under Deshopran Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 346294.
- The record lists 432 people living in 89 households.
- The reported village area is 68.04 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Contai.
- 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
- Benichak
- Census Village Code
- 346294
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Purba Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 345
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Deshopran
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02489
- CD Block
- Deshopran
- Households
- 89
- Population
- 432
- Male Population
- 229
- Female Population
- 203
- Sex Ratio
- 886.46
- Area
- 68.04 hectares
- Area
- 0.68 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Contai
- Nearest Town Distance
- 14 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721442
- 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
634.92 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.85 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
12.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Benichak in the official administrative record. Census village code 346294 and Deshopran CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 345
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02489
- Village Census Code
- 346294
- CD Block Code
- 0336
- CD Block Name
- Deshopran
Location and Distance
Contai is the nearest town listed for Benichak, about 14 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Basantia
- District Headquarter
- Tamluk
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Contai
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 14 km
- Nearest Town
- Contai
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 14 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 68.04 hectares
- Area
- 0.68 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 432 people in 89 households, with 229 male residents and 203 female residents. The average household size is 4.85, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Benichak. Population density works out to about 634.92 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 89
- Total Population
- 432
- Male Population
- 229
- Female Population
- 203
- Sex Ratio
- 886.46
- Average Household Size
- 4.85
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Benichak 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 Benichak. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Benichak include river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal 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
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Benichak include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Benichak include 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
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Benichak is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 13 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
- 13 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Benichak show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetables, net sown area is 61.04 hectares and irrigated land is 7.54 hectares (12.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Vegetables
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 7.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 61.04
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 53.5 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 7.54
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 7.54 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- 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 Benichak
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
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CRM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Bank | 1 | 100% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Bank | CRM | 721442 | Purba Medinipur | Deshopran | Dholmari | Contai Via Basantia, Contai-Ii, Dholmari, Teh.contai, 721442, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721442 |
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 Benichak village in?
Benichak village is in Purba Medinipur district.
Which state is Benichak village in?
Benichak village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Benichak under?
Benichak comes under Deshopran Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Benichak?
The Census village code of Benichak is 346294.
What is the population of Benichak village?
The village record lists 432 people and 89 households for Benichak.
How many households are in Benichak village?
The village record lists 89 households for Benichak.
What is the male and female population of Benichak?
The record lists 229 male residents and 203 female residents for Benichak.
What is the sex ratio of Benichak village?
The sex ratio of Benichak is 886.46 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Benichak village?
The reported geographical area of Benichak is 68.04 hectares.
What is the population density of Benichak village?
The approximate population density of Benichak is 634.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Benichak?
The nearest town listed for Benichak is Contai, about 14 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Benichak?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Benichak.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Benichak?
For Benichak, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetables, net sown area is 61.04 hectares and irrigated land is 7.54 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Benichak?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Benichak. These records include 1 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 Benichak.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Benichak.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Benichak.