Ben - Sagwara, Dungarpur

Ben is a village situated in the Sagwara tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sagwara and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Dungarpur. Ben village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ben is 097944. The village covers a total geographical area of 457.56 hectares and falls under the 314027 pincode. Sagwara is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Ben village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ben

According to the 2011 Census, Ben village had a total population of 1,142 people, including 550 males and 592 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.23%, with male literacy at 57.48% and female literacy at 35.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,140.

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

Nearby Villages of Ben

Ben 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 Ben

Ben is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dungarpur, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagwara to Ben is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dungarpur to Ben is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ben

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

Health Facilities in Ben

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

FAQs about Ben