Benur
Benur is a village located in Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Pakhanjur (tehsildar office) and 161km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Aakmeta is the gram panchayat of Benur village.
Benur has its own place in the vibrant Uttar Bastar Kanker region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Benur
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Benur is 448394. The village spans a total geographical area of 214.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 491331. Pakhanjur is nearest town to Benur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.
When it comes to local governance, Benur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Antagarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Benur
Population of Benur
Below is a concise population overview of Benur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 302 | 150 | 152 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 44 | 21 | 23 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 302 | 150 | 152 |
Literate Population | 166 | 93 | 73 |
Illiterate Population | 136 | 57 | 79 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Benur village:
- The total population of Benur village is around 302, including approximately 150 males and 152 females, with a sex ratio of 1013 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 44 children aged 0–6 years in Benur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Benur village has 302 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Benur village is about 54.97%, with male literacy at 62.00% and female literacy at 48.03%.
- There are around 56 households in Benur village.
Connectivity of Benur
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Benur. As per the 2011 stats, Benur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Benur
Knowing the nearby villages of Benur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Benur.
Frequently Asked Questions about Benur
- Where is Benur located?
- Benur village is situated in Pakhanjur Tehsil, within the Uttar Bastar Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Benur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Benur is Aakmeta (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Benur?
- The pincode of Benur is 491331, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Benur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Benur is 302, with 150 males and 152 females.
- How many households are there in Benur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Benur village has a total of 56 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Benur as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Benur is 54.97%. The male literacy rate is 62.00%, while the female literacy rate is 48.03%.