Ben

Ben is a Town and Subdivision in Nalanda District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Ben Block (CD) is 01393. Total area of ben subdivision is 90 km². Ben subdivision has a population of 87,387 peoples. Ben subdivision has a population density of 970 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 15,251 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 53.38% population of ben subdivision is literate, out of which 61.93% males and 44.07% females are literate.

List of Villages in Ben Subdivision

Ben Subdivision has a total of 32 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Ben Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Akauna Akauna Biharsharif (19 km)
2Amia Bigha Nohsa Biharsharif (22 km)
3Arawan Arawan Biharsharif (18 km)
4At Aant Biharsharif (20 km)
5Babhaniawan Eksara Biharsharif (18 km)
6Bara Bara Biharsharif (30 km)
7Ben Ben Biharsharif (20 km)
8Birbal Bigha Eksara Biharsharif (18 km)
9Dharhara Maijara Biharsharif (22 km)
10Eksara Eksara Biharsharif (10 km)
11Gangti Bara Biharsharif (18 km)
12Jafra Arawan Biharsharif (20 km)
13Janaro Akauna Biharsharif (26 km)
14Jangharo Akauna Biharsharif (20 km)
15Karjara Bara Biharsharif (31 km)
16Khaira Khaira Biharsharif (18 km)
17Kolhua Maijara Biharsharif (35 km)
18Kosnara Eksara Biharsharif (18 km)
19Kutlupur Nohsa Biharsharif (21 km)
20Madhaur Bara Biharsharif (31 km)
21Maijra Maijara Biharsharif (30 km)
22Makhdumpur Khaira Biharsharif (22 km)
23Mari Aant Biharsharif (20 km)
24Marsua Eksara Biharsharif (15 km)
25Mashespur Bara Biharsharif (16 km)
26Mohammadpur Aant Biharsharif (15 km)
27Murgawan Khaira Biharsharif (20 km)
28Nohsa Nohsa Biharsharif (28 km)
29Ramganj Nohsa Biharsharif (28 km)
30Saure Ben Biharsharif (20 km)
31Sehri Arawan Biharsharif (18 km)
32Sidhi Bigha Eksara Biharsharif (18 km)

Population of Ben Subdivision

The population profile of Ben Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Ben's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 87,387 87,387 N/A
Male Population 45,549 45,549 N/A
Female Population 41,838 41,838 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 15,199 15,199 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,809 7,809 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,390 7,390 N/A
Literate Population 46,645 46,645 N/A
Literate Male Population 28,209 28,209 N/A
Literate Female Population 18,436 18,436 N/A
Illiterate Population 40,742 40,742 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 17,340 17,340 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 23,402 23,402 N/A
Total Households 15,251 15,251 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Ben Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 17,391 17,391 N/A
SC Male Population 9,029 9,029 N/A
SC Female Population 8,362 8,362 N/A
Total ST Population 12 12 N/A
ST Male Population 7 7 N/A
ST Female Population 5 5 N/A
Population Density 970 / km² 970 / km² N/A