Ben

Ben is a village located in Ravong subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Ravong (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Namchi. As per 2009 stats, Ben Namprik is the gram panchayat of Ben village.

Here you can discover what makes Ben unique in its vibrant Ravong-South District region. You’ll see Ben’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ben

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ben is 261246. The village spans a total geographical area of 836.97 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737139. Singtam is nearest town to Ben village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ben village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Temi-namphing Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ben

Population of Ben

According to the 2011 Census, Ben has a total population of about 2,200, with approximately 1,187 males and 1,013 females. The sex ratio is around 853 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 261 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 115 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 785. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.14%, with male literacy at about 73.63% and female literacy near 61.70%. There are around 448 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ben's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ben

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ben. As per the 2011 stats, Ben had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ben

Knowing the nearby villages of Ben helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ben.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ben