Beneghat - Pen, Raigad

Beneghat is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from Pen and around 28 km from Alibag. Bori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beneghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beneghat is 553851. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Beneghat 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 Beneghat

According to the 2011 Census, Beneghat village had a total population of 589 people, including 302 males and 287 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.86%, with male literacy at 95.60% and female literacy at 73.66%.

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

Nearby Villages of Beneghat

Beneghat 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 Beneghat

Beneghat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Beneghat is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Beneghat is about 28 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 Beneghat

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

Health Facilities in Beneghat

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

FAQs about Beneghat