Benagere

Benagere is a village located in Salbani subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Salbani are the district & sub-district headquarters of Benagere village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Lalgeria is the gram panchayat of Benagere village.

Here you can discover what makes Benagere unique in its vibrant Salbani-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Benagere’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 Benagere

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Benagere is 338939. The village spans a total geographical area of 197.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721147. Medinipur is nearest town to Benagere village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Benagere 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 Salboni Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Benagere

Population of Benagere

According to the 2011 Census, Benagere has a total population of about 363, with approximately 169 males and 194 females. The sex ratio is around 1147 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 40 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 346. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.75%, with male literacy at about 68.64% and female literacy near 46.39%. There are around 77 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Benagere's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Benagere

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

Nearby Villages of Benagere

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

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