Beni Kh Village Overview

Beni Kh is a village in Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It lies about 47 km from Lanja tehsil headquarters and around 47 km from Ratnagiri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Beni Kd is the Gram Panchayat for Beni Kh village.

The sections below provide essential information about Beni Kh 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 Kh is 565917. The village covers a geographical area of 550.89 hectares. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Beni Kh 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.

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Population & Demographics of Beni Kh

This section provides population and demographic details of Beni Kh village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 930 435 495
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 70 38 32
Scheduled Castes (SC) 216 95 121
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 669 358 311
Illiterate Population 261 77 184

Key population details of Beni Kh village are given below:

  • Beni Kh village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 930, including approximately 435 males and 495 females, with a sex ratio of 1137 females per 1,000 males.
  • The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
  • 216 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy level of Beni Kh village is good, with a literacy rate of about 71.94%.
  • There are around 221 households in Beni Kh village.

Transport & Connectivity of Beni Kh

Transport facilities help residents of Beni Kh 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 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Beni Kh

The following villages are located close to Beni Kh 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.

Hasol Kolhewadi Govil Guravwadi Wadgaon Kheravse Dhundare Agargaon Zapade Majal Rambadegaon

Frequently Asked Questions about Beni Kh

Where is Beni Kh located?
Beni Kh village is located in Lanja Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Beni Kh?
The Gram Panchayat of Beni Kh is Beni Kd (as per available records from 2009).
What is the population of Beni Kh?
Beni Kh has a total population of 930, including 435 males and 495 females.
How many households are there in Beni Kh?
There are 221 households in Beni Kh.
What is the literacy rate in Beni Kh?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Beni Kh is 71.94%. Male literacy is 82.30% and female literacy is 62.83%.