Ben Subdivision - Nalanda, Bihar
Ben is an administrative subdivision in the Nalanda district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Ben is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Marahra, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 88.8 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 90 km², including 90.09 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 918 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ben Subdivision
Ben Subdivision has a total of 32 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akauna | Rural | Akauna |
| 2 | Amia Bigha | Rural | Nohsa |
| 3 | Arawan | Rural | Arawan |
| 4 | At | Rural | Aant |
| 5 | Babhaniawan | Rural | Eksara |
| 6 | Bara | Rural | Bara |
| 7 | Ben | Rural | Ben |
| 8 | Birbal Bigha | Rural | Eksara |
| 9 | Dharhara | Rural | Maijara |
| 10 | Eksara | Rural | Eksara |
| 11 | Gangti | Rural | Bara |
| 12 | Jafra | Rural | Arawan |
| 13 | Janaro | Rural | Akauna |
| 14 | Jangharo | Rural | Akauna |
| 15 | Karjara | Rural | Bara |
| 16 | Khaira | Rural | Khaira |
| 17 | Kolhua | Rural | Maijara |
| 18 | Kosnara | Rural | Eksara |
| 19 | Kutlupur | Rural | Nohsa |
| 20 | Madhaur | Rural | Bara |
| 21 | Maijra | Rural | Maijara |
| 22 | Makhdumpur | Rural | Khaira |
| 23 | Mari | Rural | Aant |
| 24 | Marsua | Rural | Eksara |
| 25 | Mashespur | Rural | Bara |
| 26 | Mohammadpur | Rural | Aant |
| 27 | Murgawan | Rural | Khaira |
| 28 | Nohsa | Rural | Nohsa |
| 29 | Ramganj | Rural | Nohsa |
| 30 | Saure | Rural | Ben |
| 31 | Sehri | Rural | Arawan |
| 32 | Sidhi Bigha | Rural | Eksara |
Population of Ben Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Ben Subdivision has a total population of 87,387 people, consisting of 45,549 males and 41,838 females. There are 15,251 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 970 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87,387 | 87,387 | 0 |
| Male Population | 45,549 | 45,549 | 0 |
| Female Population | 41,838 | 41,838 | 0 |
| Total Households | 15,251 | 15,251 | 0 |
| Population Density | 970 / km² | 970 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 46,645 literate people and 15,199 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 17,391 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 12 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,199 | 15,199 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 46,645 | 46,645 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 40,742 | 40,742 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 17,391 | 17,391 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 12 | 12 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.