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.

Here you can discover what makes Benur unique in its vibrant Pakhanjur-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Benur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Benur has a total population of about 302, with approximately 150 males and 152 females. The sex ratio is around 1013 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 44 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 302. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.97%, with male literacy at about 62.00% and female literacy near 48.03%. There are around 56 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Benur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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