Benu

Block / Tehsil Kandaghat
District Solan

About Benu

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Benu village is 022434. Benu village is located in Kandaghat tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 29km away from district headquarter Kandaghat. Kandaghat is the sub-district headquarter of Benu village. As per 2009 stats, Banjani is the gram panchayat of Benu village.

The total geographical area of village is 54.64 hectares. Benu has a total population of 261 peoples, out of which male population is 140 while female population is 121. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 864 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of benu village is 80.46% out of which 85.71% males and 74.38% females are literate. There are about 55 houses in benu village. Pincode of benu village locality is 171532.

When it comes to administration, Benu village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Benu village comes under Solan Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Solan is nearest town to benu village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Benu

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 261 140 121
Literate Population 210 120 90
Illiterate Population 51 20 31

Connectivity of Benu

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Benu

Frequently Asked Questions about Benu

Where is Benu located?

Benu village is situated in Kandaghat Tehsil, within the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Benu?

The Gram Panchayat of Benu is Banjani (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Benu?

The pincode of Benu is 171532, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Benu as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Benu is 261, with 140 males and 121 females.

How many households are there in Benu as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Benu village has a total of 55 households.

What is the literacy rate in Benu as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Benu is 80.46%. The male literacy rate is 85.71%, while the female literacy rate is 74.38%.