Benga is a village in Jhalda - I Sub-District of Puruliya district in West Bengal. Its Census location code is 331286.
About Benga village record
Benga is listed under Jhalda - I Sub-District in Puruliya district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.
The Census 2011 record reports population 1,474, 267 households, area 189.34 hectares, PIN code 723212.
Quick facts
- Village
- Benga
- Village code
- 331286
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Jhalda - I
- District
- Puruliya
- State
- West Bengal
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 1,474
- Households
- 267
- Sex ratio
- 939 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 189.34 hectares
- Population density
- 778 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 723212
Census code and location hierarchy
For Benga, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 19
- District code
- 340
- Sub-district code
- 02390
- Village code
- 331286
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Benga |
| Census village code | 331286 |
| State | West Bengal |
| State code | 19 |
| District | Puruliya |
| District code | 340 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Jhalda - I |
| Sub-district code | 02390 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 1,474 |
| Households | 267 |
| Male population | 760 |
| Female population | 714 |
| Sex ratio | 939 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 314 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 26 |
| Area | 189.34 hectares |
| Population density | 778 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 723212 |
| CD block | Jhalda - I |
| Gram panchayat | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| Nearest statutory town | Jhalda |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 8 km |
Facilities and amenities in Benga
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 21 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Forest area | 42.90 hectares |
| Non-agricultural use area | 20.59 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 17.80 hectares |
| Net area sown | 108.05 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 106.05 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 2 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Other places with this name
There are multiple villages named Benga in West Bengal. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.
Open Benga name pageFrequently asked questions
What is the village code of Benga?
The Census village code of Benga is 331286.
Where is Benga village?
Benga village is in Jhalda - I Sub-District (sub-district) of Puruliya district, West Bengal.
What is the population of Benga?
The source reports a population of 1,474 for Benga.
What is the sex ratio of Benga?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Benga is 939 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the West Bengal Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.