Village code 329291

Benkakocha Village, Ranibundh Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Benkakocha is a village in Ranibundh Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Bankura district, West Bengal. 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.

Benkakocha village map in West Bengal
Benkakocha village map image for Ranibundh Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Benkakocha is a village in Ranibundh Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Bankura district, West Bengal. For Benkakocha, the population is 585, PIN code is 722140 and Census village code is 329291. 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 Benkakocha village
Village code329291
PIN code722140
Population585
Households127
Area319.43 ha / 3.19 sq. km / 789 acres
Population density183 people per sq. km
Sex ratio937 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townRanibandh (10 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtBankura
Census 2011 districtBankura

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 722140. This helps users verify the postal area for Benkakocha, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Benkakocha village
PIN code722140
Post offices linked with this PINKhatra SO, Arkama BO, Baidyanathpur BO, Bhuakana BO, Chaka BO, and Darsole BO
Best matching post officeKhatra SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtBankura
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionBankura Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Benkakocha comes under Benkakocha gram panchayat and Ranibundh C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Ranibundh Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Ranibundh at 11.30 km. The Census district headquarters, Bankura, is Not reported away.

Administrative details for Benkakocha
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtBankura
Census 2011 districtBankura
State code19
District code339
Block / Census sub-district code2375
C.D. Block code222
Block panchayat code222

Population Profile

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

Total population

585 residents in 127 households

Male population

302

Female population

283

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 144; Scheduled Tribes: 358

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 pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

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 Benkakocha
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 Benkakocha
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopNot available in village
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldAvailable
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

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 Benkakocha
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageAvailable
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power7 hours per day
Winter domestic power8 hours per day

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 Benkakocha
Net area sown249.47 hectares
Irrigated area46.32 hectares
Unirrigated area203.15 hectares
Tanks / lakes irrigated area20.35 hectares
Forest area59.08 hectares
Non-agricultural area10.88 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropWheat

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Benkakocha
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Bethuala, 5-10 km away.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Rudra, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Ambikanagar, 5-10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Benkakocha

Ranibandh (10 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Ranibundh 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 Benkakocha
Nearest major townRanibandh (10 km)
Block headquartersRanibundh (11.30 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
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 Block, 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 Benkakocha. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Benkakocha
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Covered WellAvailable
Covered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Covered Well Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSCAvailable
Public Call Office Mobile PCOAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Agricultural Marketing SocietyAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Sports FieldAvailable
Sports Club Recreation CentreAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, 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 Benkakocha village located?

Benkakocha is located in Ranibundh Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Bankura.

Which Block is Benkakocha in?

Benkakocha is in Ranibundh Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Benkakocha in?

District: Bankura.

What is the village code of Benkakocha?

The Census village code of Benkakocha is 329291.

What is the PIN code of Benkakocha?

The PIN code reported for Benkakocha is 722140.

What is the population of Benkakocha?

Benkakocha has 585 residents in 127 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Benkakocha?

The nearest statutory town to Benkakocha is Ranibandh (10 km).

Which crops are grown in Benkakocha?

The main crops reported for Benkakocha are Paddy and Wheat.

What land-use details are available for Benkakocha?

Land-use details for Benkakocha include net area sown: 249.47 hectares, irrigated area: 46.32 hectares, and unirrigated area: 203.15 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Benkakocha?

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

Is public bus service available in Benkakocha?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Benkakocha?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Benkakocha?

The total geographical area of Benkakocha is 319.43 hectares.

How many households are in Benkakocha?

Benkakocha has 127 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Benkakocha?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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