Benka

Block / Subdivision Manbazar I
District Puruliya
State West Bengal

About Benka

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Benka village is 332082. Benka village is located in Manbazar I subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.5km away from sub-district headquarter Manbazar (tehsildar office) and 43.9km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Jitujuri is the gram panchayat of Benka village.

The total geographical area of village is 329.72 hectares. Benka has a total population of 698 peoples, out of which male population is 356 while female population is 342. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 960 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of benka village is 52.01% out of which 60.11% males and 43.57% females are literate. There are about 131 houses in benka village. Pincode of benka village locality is 723128.

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

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Population of Benka

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 698 356 342
Literate Population 363 214 149
Illiterate Population 335 142 193

Connectivity of Benka

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
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 Manbazar I Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Benka?

The Gram Panchayat of Benka is Jitujuri (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 723128, 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 698, with 356 males and 342 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Benka village has a total of 131 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Benka is 52.01%. The male literacy rate is 60.11%, while the female literacy rate is 43.57%.