Benkili - Sompeta, Srikakulam

Benkili is a village situated in the Sompeta mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sompeta and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Benkili village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benkili is 580499. The village covers a total geographical area of 324 hectares and falls under the 532284 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Benkili village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Benkili

According to the 2011 Census, Benkili village had a total population of 1,544 people, including 758 males and 786 females, living in 381 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.68%, with male literacy at 74.85% and female literacy at 57.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Benkili

Benkili is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Benkili

Benkili is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baruva, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 153.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Benkili is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Benkili is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benkili

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Benkili village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Benkili

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Benkili village are given below:

FAQs about Benkili