Benase - Pen, Raigad

Benase is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from Pen and around 35 km from Alibag. Benase village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benase is 553987. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 402106 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Benase village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pen Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Benase

According to the 2011 Census, Benase village had a total population of 2,121 people, including 1,077 males and 1,044 females, living in 519 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.55%, with male literacy at 94.28% and female literacy at 84.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 105.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Benase

Benase is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Benase

Benase is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nagothane, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Benase is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Benase is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benase

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Benase village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Benase

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Benase village are given below:

FAQs about Benase