Village code 338379

Benua Village, Keshpur Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Benua is a village in Keshpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Paschim Medinipur 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.

Benua village map in West Bengal
Benua village map image for Keshpur Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Benua is a village in Keshpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. For Benua, the population is 148, PIN code is 721260 and Census village code is 338379. 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 Benua village
Village code338379
PIN code721260
Population148
Households29
Area34.51 ha / 0.35 sq. km / 85 acres
Population density429 people per sq. km
Sex ratio1056 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townC.k.town (18 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPaschim Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPaschim Medinipur

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 721260. This helps users verify the postal area for Benua, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Benua village
PIN code721260
Post offices linked with this PINNeradeul SO, Amdangra BO, Amuria BO, Bandipur BO, Belyamaharajpur BO, and Buriapat BO
Best matching post officeNeradeul SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtMedinipur West
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionMidnapore Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Benua comes under Benua gram panchayat and Keshpur C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Keshpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Keshpur at 8.20 km. The Census district headquarters, Midnapur, is Not reported away.

Administrative details for Benua
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPaschim Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPaschim Medinipur
State code19
District code344
Block / Census sub-district code2451
C.D. Block code298
Block panchayat code298

Population Profile

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

Total population

148 residents in 29 households

Male population

72

Female population

76

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 pre-primary school

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Not available in village

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 Benua
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 Benua
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 roadNot available in village
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 marketAvailable
Weekly haatAvailable
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationNot available in village
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
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 Benua
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpNot available in village
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageAvailable
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power17 hours per day
Winter domestic power21 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 Benua
Net area sown32.50 hectares
Irrigated area15 hectares
Unirrigated area17.50 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area15 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropPotato
Third cropMustard

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 Benua
Primary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Khorda, within 5 km.
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Mugbasan, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Mugbasan, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Mugbasan, within 5 km.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 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.

How to Reach Benua

C.k.town (18 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Keshpur 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 Benua
Nearest major townC.k.town (18 km)
Block headquartersKeshpur (8.20 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadNot available in village

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 Benua. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Benua
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSCAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
VansAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Other District RoadAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Mandis Regular MarketAvailable
Weekly HaatAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable
Power Supply for Agriculture UseAvailable
Power Supply for Commercial UseAvailable
Power Supply for All UsersAvailable

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 Benua village located?

Benua is located in Keshpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Paschim Medinipur.

Which Block is Benua in?

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

Which district is Benua in?

District: Paschim Medinipur.

What is the village code of Benua?

The Census village code of Benua is 338379.

What is the PIN code of Benua?

The PIN code reported for Benua is 721260.

What is the population of Benua?

Benua has 148 residents in 29 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Benua?

The nearest statutory town to Benua is C.k.town (18 km).

Which crops are grown in Benua?

The main crops reported for Benua are Paddy, Potato, and Mustard.

What land-use details are available for Benua?

Land-use details for Benua include net area sown: 32.50 hectares, irrigated area: 15 hectares, and unirrigated area: 17.50 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Benua?

Government primary school status for Benua is not available in village.

Is public bus service available in Benua?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Benua?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Benua?

The total geographical area of Benua is 34.51 hectares.

How many households are in Benua?

Benua has 29 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Benua?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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