Benda - Bodla, Kabeerdham
Benda is a village situated in the Bodla tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodla and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Benda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Benda is 439552. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.427 hectares and falls under the 491995 pincode. Bodla is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.
Benda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the KAWARDHA Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Benda
According to the 2011 Census, Benda village had a total population of 419 people, including 208 males and 211 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.55%, with male literacy at 59.09% and female literacy at 33.72%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 370.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 419 | 208 | 211 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 71 | 32 | 39 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 370 | 185 | 185 |
| Literate Population | 162 | 104 | 58 |
| Illiterate Population | 257 | 104 | 153 |
Transport and Connectivity of Benda
Benda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodla to Benda is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Benda is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Benda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Benda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Benda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Benda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Benda
Where is Benda located?
Benda village is located in Bodla Tehsil, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Benda?
Benda is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Benda?
The pincode of Benda is 491995.
What is the population of Benda?
Benda had a total population of 419, including 208 males and 211 females.
How many households are there in Benda?
Benda had 97 households.
What is the literacy rate in Benda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Benda was 46.55%. Male literacy was 59.09% and female literacy was 33.72%.