Benegaon Village Overview
Benegaon is a village in Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It lies about 12 km from Lanji tehsil headquarters and around 50 km from Balaghat district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Benegaon village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Benegaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Benegaon is 498485. The village covers a geographical area of 323.87 hectares. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Location Map of Benegaon
Population & Demographics of Benegaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Benegaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,188 | 590 | 598 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 131 | 65 | 66 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 66 | 30 | 36 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 108 | 51 | 57 |
| Literate Population | 882 | 487 | 395 |
| Illiterate Population | 306 | 103 | 203 |
Key population details of Benegaon village are given below:
- Benegaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,188, including approximately 590 males and 598 females, with a sex ratio of 1013 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 66 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 108 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Benegaon village is good, with a literacy rate of about 74.24%.
- There are around 299 households in Benegaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Benegaon
Transport facilities help residents of Benegaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Benegaon
The following villages are located close to Benegaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Benegaon
- Where is Benegaon located?
- Benegaon village is located in Lanji Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Benegaon?
- Benegaon is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Benegaon?
- Benegaon has a total population of 1,188, including 590 males and 598 females.
- How many households are there in Benegaon?
- There are 299 households in Benegaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Benegaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Benegaon is 74.24%. Male literacy is 82.54% and female literacy is 66.05%.