Benheri - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Benheri is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Banheri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benheri is 454267. The village covers a total geographical area of 383.59 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Benheri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhitarwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gwalior Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Benheri

According to the 2011 Census, Benheri village had a total population of 1,283 people, including 678 males and 605 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.22%, with male literacy at 82.30% and female literacy at 47.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 731, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Benheri

Benheri is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Benheri

Benheri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simariatal, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Benheri is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Benheri is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benheri

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Benheri village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Benheri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Benheri village are given below:

FAQs about Benheri