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
According to the 2011 Census, Benda village had a total population of 784 people, including 401 males and 383 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.22%, with male literacy at 85.29% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 118.
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 | 784 | 401 | 383 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 69 | 34 | 35 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 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 had a total population of 784, including 401 males and 383 females.
How many households are there in Benda?
Benda had 185 households.
What is the literacy rate in Benda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Benda was 76.22%. Male literacy was 85.29% and female literacy was 66.67%.