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Benchi Population - Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

Benchi is a medium size village located in Kullu Tehsil of Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh with total 330 families residing. The Benchi village has population of 1495 of which 738 are males while 757 are females as per Population Census 2011.

In Benchi village population of children with age 0-6 is 168 which makes up 11.24 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Benchi village is 1026 which is higher than Himachal Pradesh state average of 972. Child Sex Ratio for the Benchi as per census is 1100, higher than Himachal Pradesh average of 909.

Benchi village has lower literacy rate compared to Himachal Pradesh. In 2011, literacy rate of Benchi village was 78.22 % compared to 82.80 % of Himachal Pradesh. In Benchi Male literacy stands at 87.54 % while female literacy rate was 69.06 %.

As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Benchi village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village. Our website, don't have information about schools and hospital in Benchi village.

Benchi Data

Particulars Total Male Female
Total No. of Houses 330 - -
Population 1,495 738 757
Child (0-6) 168 80 88
Schedule Caste 957 466 491
Schedule Tribe 230 107 123
Literacy 78.22 % 87.54 % 69.06 %
Total Workers 1,156 578 578
Main Worker 981 - -
Marginal Worker 175 83 92

Caste Factor

In Benchi village, most of the villagers are from Schedule Caste (SC). Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 64.01 % while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 15.38 % of total population in Benchi village.

Work Profile

In Benchi village out of total population, 1156 were engaged in work activities. 84.86 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 15.14 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1156 workers engaged in Main Work, 855 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 68 were Agricultural labourer.