Ben is a village in Ben Sub-District of Nalanda district in Bihar. Its Census location code is 245002.
About Ben village record
Use this page to check the source record for Ben, including its village code and its place within Ben Sub-District and Nalanda district.
The Census 2011 record reports population 6,525, 1,144 households, area 777 hectares, PIN code 803114.
Quick facts
- Village
- Ben
- Village code
- 245002
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Ben
- District
- Nalanda
- State
- Bihar
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 6,525
- Households
- 1,144
- Sex ratio
- 947 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 777 hectares
- Population density
- 840 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 803114
Census code and location hierarchy
For Ben, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 10
- District code
- 229
- Sub-district code
- 01393
- Village code
- 245002
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Ben |
| Census village code | 245002 |
| State | Bihar |
| State code | 10 |
| District | Nalanda |
| District code | 229 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Ben |
| Sub-district code | 01393 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 6,525 |
| Households | 1,144 |
| Male population | 3,352 |
| Female population | 3,173 |
| Sex ratio | 947 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 1,267 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 0 |
| Area | 777 hectares |
| Population density | 840 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 803114 |
| CD block | Ben |
| Gram panchayat | Ben |
| Nearest statutory town | Biharsharif |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 20 km |
Facilities and amenities in Ben
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 4 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 4 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Available in village; 4 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Available in village; 4 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 6.40 hectares |
| Barren / uncultivable land | 80 hectares |
| Net area sown | 690.60 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 457.50 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 233.10 hectares |
| Wells / tube-wells irrigated area | 231.10 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the village code of Ben?
The Census village code of Ben is 245002.
Where is Ben village?
Ben village is in Ben Sub-District (sub-district) of Nalanda district, Bihar.
What is the population of Ben?
The source reports a population of 6,525 for Ben.
What is the sex ratio of Ben?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Ben is 947 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the Bihar Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.