Where is Benia village located?
Benia is in Kolaghat Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Benia Village
Benia is an inhabited village in Kolaghat Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 344381, the Census 2011 record lists 47 people in 10 households and the reported area is 46.72 hectares. The local references include Kolaghat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kolaghat at about 10 km.
Village Code344381
Population47
Households10
Area46.72 hectares
Nearest TownKolaghat
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Benia
- Census Village Code
- 344381
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Purba Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 345
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kolaghat
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02471
- CD Block
- Kolaghat
- Households
- 10
- Population
- 47
- Male Population
- 25
- Female Population
- 22
- Sex Ratio
- 880
- Area
- 46.72 hectares
- Area
- 0.47 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kolaghat
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721151
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Benia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 47 people, 46.72 hectares of reported area and Kolaghat as the nearest town reference for Benia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Benia falls under Kolaghat Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 344381.
- The record lists 47 people living in 10 households.
- The reported village area is 46.72 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Kolaghat.
- 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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- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density100.6 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.7 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share28.6%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 344381 and Kolaghat CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 345
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02471
- Village Census Code
- 344381
- CD Block Code
- 0318
- CD Block Name
- Kolaghat
Location and Distance
Kolaghat is the nearest town listed for Benia, about 10 km away. Tamluk is listed as the district headquarters at about 22.6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kolaghat
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5.9 km
- District Headquarter
- Tamluk
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 22.6 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kolaghat
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Kolaghat
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 46.72 hectares
- Area
- 0.47 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 47 people in 10 households, with 25 male residents and 22 female residents. The average household size is 4.7, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Benia. Population density works out to about 100.6 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 10
- Total Population
- 47
- Male Population
- 25
- Female Population
- 22
- Sex Ratio
- 880
- Average Household Size
- 4.7
- Village Status
- Inhabited
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
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Benia include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Benia include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Benia is reported as 17 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
- 17 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 Benia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetable, net sown area is 42 hectares and irrigated land is 12 hectares (28.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Vegetable
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 4.72
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 42.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 30 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 12.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 12 hectares
Other Available Details
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- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank 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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- 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 | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 50% |
| Union Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
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 | 721151 | Purba Medinipur | Kolaghat | Bhogpur | Purba Medinipur Vill. and P.O.-Bhogpur Bhogpur Municipality, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721151 |
| Union Bank of India | ATM | 721151 | Purba Medinipur | Kolaghat | Bhogpur | Bhogpur Bhogpur Branch Village Bhogpur Main Road, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721151 |
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 Purba Medinipur district.
Which state is Benia village in?
Benia village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Benia under?
Benia comes under Kolaghat 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 344381.
What is the population of Benia village?
The village record lists 47 people and 10 households for Benia.
How many households are in Benia village?
The village record lists 10 households for Benia.
What is the male and female population of Benia?
The record lists 25 male residents and 22 female residents for Benia.
What is the sex ratio of Benia village?
The sex ratio of Benia is 880 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Benia village?
The reported geographical area of Benia is 46.72 hectares.
What is the population density of Benia village?
The approximate population density of Benia is 100.6 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 Kolaghat, about 10 km away.
How far is Benia from the district headquarters?
Benia is about 22.6 km from Tamluk, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Benia from the sub-district headquarters?
Benia is about 5.9 km from Kolaghat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Benia?
For Benia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetable, net sown area is 42 hectares and irrigated land is 12 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Benia?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Benia. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Benia.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Benia.