Village code 261246

Ben Village, Ravong Sub-Division: Map, PIN Code and Population

Ben is a village in Ravong Sub-Division, also recorded as a Census sub-district, South District district, Sikkim. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Quick answer: Ben is in Ravong Sub-Division, South District, Sikkim, India. Census village code: 261246. PIN code: 737139. Population: 2,200.

Ben village map in Sikkim
Ben village map image for Ravong Sub-Division, Sikkim.

Village Overview

Ben is a village in Ravong Sub-Division, also recorded as a Census sub-district, South District district, Sikkim. For Ben, the population is 2,200, PIN code is 737139 and Census village code is 261246. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Ben village
Village code261246
PIN code737139
Population2,200
Households448
Area837 ha / 8.37 sq. km / 2,068 acres
Population density263 people per sq. km
Current stateSikkim
Census 2011 stateSikkim
Current districtSouth District
Census 2011 districtSouth District

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 737139. This helps users verify the postal area for Ben, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Ben village
PIN code737139
Post offices linked with this PINBen BO, Ravangla SO, Barfung BO, Berang BO, Kewzing BO, and Lunsing BO
Best matching post officeBen BO (Branch office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtSouth District
Postal stateSikkim
Postal divisionSikkim Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

PIN Code Boundary

Census 2011 reports PIN code 737139 for this village. View PIN 737139 post offices, villages and approximate postal boundary. Boundary data is not available in the local source. PIN boundaries are postal service area references, not village, land, survey or legal boundaries.

Location and Administration

Ben comes under Ben gram panchayat and Ravong C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Ravong Sub-Division, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The sub-division headquarters is Not reported at Not reported. The Census district headquarters, Not reported, is Not reported away.

Administrative details for Ben
Current stateSikkim
Census 2011 stateSikkim
Current districtSouth District
Census 2011 districtSouth District
State code11
District code243
Sub-Division / Census sub-district code0006
C.D. Block code0006
Block panchayat code0006

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Ben village and its household count.

Total population

2,200 residents in 448 households

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: Not reported; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government primary school

Available; count: 4

Middle school

Available; government count: 2

Secondary school

Available; government count: 1

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Ben
Primary health sub-centre1
Dispensary1
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Ben
State highwayAvailable
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
Agricultural credit societyAvailable
PDS shopAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldAvailable

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Ben
Treated tap waterAvailable
Domestic power supplyAvailable

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Ben
Net area sown520.10 hectares
Irrigated area28.20 hectares
Unirrigated area491.90 hectares
Canal irrigated area28.20 hectares
Forest area182 hectares

How to Reach Ben

The nearest major town is not reported is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Ravong is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Ben
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Sub-Division, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Ben. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Ben
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 4
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 2
Govt Secondary SchoolAvailable; 1
Primary Health Sub Centre1
Dispensary1
ASHAAvailable
Tap Water-TreatedAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Agricultural Credit SocietiesAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Sports FieldAvailable
Agricultural Marketing SocietyAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable
Power Supply for All UsersAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, sub-division, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ben village located?

Ben is located in Ravong Sub-Division, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: South District.

Which Sub-Division is Ben in?

Ben is in Ravong Sub-Division. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Ben in?

District: South District.

What is the village code of Ben?

The Census village code of Ben is 261246.

What is the PIN code of Ben?

The PIN code reported for Ben is 737139.

What is the population of Ben?

Ben has 2,200 residents in 448 households as per Census 2011.

What land-use details are available for Ben?

Land-use details for Ben include net area sown: 520.10 hectares, irrigated area: 28.20 hectares, and unirrigated area: 491.90 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Ben?

Government primary school status for Ben is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Ben?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Ben?

The total geographical area of Ben is 837 hectares.

How many households are in Ben?

Ben has 448 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Ben?

Treated tap water is available in the village.

Is electricity available for homes in Ben?

Domestic power supply is available in the village.

Is there an all-weather road to Ben?

All-weather road status for Ben is available in the village.

Is there a health facility in Ben?

Health facility details reported for Ben include primary health sub-centre: 1 and dispensary: 1.

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