Benaut - Ekma, Saran

Benaut is a village situated in the Ekma subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ekma and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Baliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benaut village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benaut is 233259. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.06 hectares and falls under the 841212 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Benaut

According to the 2011 Census, Benaut village had a total population of 2,776 people, including 1,371 males and 1,405 females, living in 398 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.78%, with male literacy at 86.97% and female literacy at 65.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 682, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Benaut

Benaut 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 Benaut

Benaut is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chainwa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Benaut is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Benaut is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benaut

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

Health Facilities in Benaut

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

FAQs about Benaut