Benda - Baharagora, East Singhbum
Benda is a village situated in the Baharagora subdivision of East Singhbum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from Bahragora. Bankata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Benda is 364937. The village covers a total geographical area of 34.98 hectares and falls under the 832101 pincode.
Benda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Benda
As per Census 2011, Benda village has a total population of 784 people, consisting of 401 males and 383 females. The village has 185 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 545 literate and 239 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 118 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Benda are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 784 | 401 | 383 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 69 | 34 | 35 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 118 | 56 | 62 |
| Literate Population | 545 | 313 | 232 |
| Illiterate Population | 239 | 88 | 151 |
Nearby Villages of Benda
Benda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
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 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
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 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 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 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Benda
Where is Benda located?
Benda village is located in Baharagora Subdivision, East Singhbum district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Benda?
The Gram Panchayat of Benda is Bankata.
What is the pincode of Benda?
The pincode of Benda is 832101.
What is the population of Benda?
Benda has a total population of 784, including 401 males and 383 females.
How many households are there in Benda?
There are 185 households in Benda.
What is the literacy rate in Benda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Benda is 69.52%. Male literacy is 78.05% and female literacy is 60.57%.