Benka

Block / Tehsil Patti
District Tarn Taran
State Punjab

About Benka

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Benka village is 038069. Benka village is located in Patti tehsil of Tarn Taran district in Punjab, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Patti (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Tarn Taran. As per 2009 stats, Bainka Khurd is the gram panchayat of Benka village.

The total geographical area of village is 825 hectares. Benka has a total population of 2,763 peoples, out of which male population is 1,433 while female population is 1,330. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 928 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of benka village is 56.79% out of which 60.85% males and 52.41% females are literate. There are about 496 houses in benka village. Pincode of benka village locality is 143303.

Patti is nearest town to benka village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Benka

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,763 1,433 1,330
Children (0-6) 338 184 154
Scheduled Castes (SC) 736 383 353
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,569 872 697
Illiterate Population 1,194 561 633

Connectivity of Benka

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

Nearby Villages of Benka

Frequently Asked Questions about Benka

Where is Benka located?

Benka village is situated in Patti Tehsil, within the Tarn Taran district of Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Benka?

The Gram Panchayat of Benka is Bainka Khurd (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Benka?

The pincode of Benka is 143303, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Benka is 2,763, with 1,433 males and 1,330 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Benka village has a total of 496 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Benka is 56.79%. The male literacy rate is 60.85%, while the female literacy rate is 52.41%.