Where is Benga village located?
Benga is in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Benga Village
Benga is an inhabited village in Jhalda - I Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331286, the Census 2011 record lists 1,474 people in 267 households and the reported area is 189.34 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 8 km.
Village Code331286
Population1,474
Households267
Area189.34 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Benga
- Census Village Code
- 331286
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jhalda - I
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02390
- CD Block
- Jhalda - I
- Households
- 267
- Population
- 1,474
- Male Population
- 760
- Female Population
- 714
- Sex Ratio
- 939.47
- Area
- 189.34 hectares
- Area
- 1.89 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 8 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723212
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Benga at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,474 people, 189.34 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Benga, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Benga falls under Jhalda - I Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331286.
- The record lists 1,474 people living in 267 households.
- The reported village area is 189.34 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jhalda.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density778.49 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.52 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share21.3%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.76%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share1.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Benga in the official administrative record. Census village code 331286 and Jhalda - I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02390
- Village Census Code
- 331286
- CD Block Code
- 0237
- CD Block Name
- Jhalda - I
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Benga, about 8 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 53.4 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhalda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 6.8 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 53.4 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 8 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 8 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 189.34 hectares
- Area
- 1.89 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,474 people in 267 households, with 760 male residents and 714 female residents. The average household size is 5.52, and SC share is 21.3% and ST share is 1.76% for Benga. Population density works out to about 778.49 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 267
- Total Population
- 1,474
- Male Population
- 760
- Female Population
- 714
- Sex Ratio
- 939.47
- Average Household Size
- 5.52
- SC Population
- 314
- SC Male Population
- 155
- SC Female Population
- 159
- SC Population Share
- 21.3
- ST Population
- 26
- ST Male Population
- 13
- ST Female Population
- 13
- ST Population Share
- 1.76
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Benga 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Benga include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 17.8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Benga.
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Benga include Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Benga is reported as 21 hours per day in summer and 21 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
- 21 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 21 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Benga show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Bamboo Basket, net sown area is 108.05 hectares and irrigated land is 2 hectares (1.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Biri
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Bamboo Basket
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Vegetables
- Manufacturers Commodities Second
- Pottery
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 42.9 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 20.59
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 108.05
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 106.05 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 2.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 2 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Benga
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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 723212 | Puruliya | Jhalda - I | Jargo | Purulia Jargo, Purulia-723212, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723212 |
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 Benga village in?
Benga village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Benga village in?
Benga village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Benga under?
Benga comes under Jhalda - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Benga?
The Census village code of Benga is 331286.
What is the population of Benga village?
The village record lists 1,474 people and 267 households for Benga.
How many households are in Benga village?
The village record lists 267 households for Benga.
What is the male and female population of Benga?
The record lists 760 male residents and 714 female residents for Benga.
What is the sex ratio of Benga village?
The sex ratio of Benga is 939.47 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Benga village?
The reported geographical area of Benga is 189.34 hectares.
What is the population density of Benga village?
The approximate population density of Benga is 778.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Benga?
The nearest town listed for Benga is Jhalda, about 8 km away.
How far is Benga from the district headquarters?
Benga is about 53.4 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Benga from the sub-district headquarters?
Benga is about 6.8 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Benga?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Benga.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Benga?
For Benga, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Bamboo Basket, net sown area is 108.05 hectares and irrigated land is 2 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Benga?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Benga. 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 Benga.