Bensagar - Karakat, Rohtas

Bensagar is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Bensagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bensagar is 251271. The village covers a total geographical area of 422 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bensagar

As per Census 2011, Bensagar village has a total population of 3,827 people, consisting of 2,056 males and 1,771 females. The village has 553 households and a sex ratio of 861 females per 1,000 males. There are 552 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,749 literate and 1,078 illiterate residents. Additionally, 659 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bensagar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bensagar

Bensagar 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 Bensagar

Bensagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bairi Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Bensagar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Bensagar is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bensagar

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

Health Facilities in Bensagar

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

FAQs about Bensagar