Beni Bk Village Overview
Beni Bk is a village in Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It lies about 60 km from Lanja tehsil headquarters and around 38 km from Ratnagiri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Beni Bk village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Beni Bk 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 Beni Bk is 565959. The village covers a geographical area of 598.29 hectares and has a pincode of 416712. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.
Beni Bk village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Beni Bk
Population & Demographics of Beni Bk
This section provides population and demographic details of Beni Bk village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 964 | 459 | 505 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 65 | 35 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 77 | 34 | 43 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 696 | 369 | 327 |
| Illiterate Population | 268 | 90 | 178 |
Key population details of Beni Bk village are given below:
- Beni Bk village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 964, including approximately 459 males and 505 females, with a sex ratio of 1100 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 77 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Beni Bk village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.20%.
- There are around 236 households in Beni Bk village.
Transport & Connectivity of Beni Bk
Transport facilities help residents of Beni Bk 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 village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Beni Bk
The following villages are located close to Beni Bk 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 Beni Bk
- Where is Beni Bk located?
- Beni Bk village is located in Lanja Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Beni Bk?
- Beni Bk is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Beni Bk?
- The pincode of Beni Bk is 416712.
- What is the population of Beni Bk?
- Beni Bk has a total population of 964, including 459 males and 505 females.
- How many households are there in Beni Bk?
- There are 236 households in Beni Bk.
- What is the literacy rate in Beni Bk?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Beni Bk is 72.20%. Male literacy is 80.39% and female literacy is 64.75%.