Benikre

Block / Tehsil Kagal
District Kolhapur
State Maharashtra

About Benikre

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Benikre village is 567718. Benikre village is located in Kagal tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Kagal (tehsildar office) and 53km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Benikre village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 1059.23 hectares. Benikre has a total population of 2,099 peoples, out of which male population is 1,073 while female population is 1,026. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 956 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of benikre village is 65.46% out of which 74.56% males and 55.95% females are literate. There are about 443 houses in benikre village.

Murgud is nearest town to benikre village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

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Population of Benikre

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,099 1,073 1,026
Literate Population 1,374 800 574
Illiterate Population 725 273 452

Connectivity of Benikre

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

Nearby Villages of Benikre

Frequently Asked Questions about Benikre

Where is Benikre located?

Benikre village is situated in Kagal Tehsil, within the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Benikre?

Benikre serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Benikre is 2,099, with 1,073 males and 1,026 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Benikre village has a total of 443 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Benikre is 65.46%. The male literacy rate is 74.56%, while the female literacy rate is 55.95%.