Benikheda - Patan, Jabalpur

Benikheda is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Benikheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benikheda is 489497. The village covers a total geographical area of 347.98 hectares and falls under the 482002 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Benikheda

As per Census 2011, Benikheda village has a total population of 1,018 people, consisting of 539 males and 479 females. The village has 223 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 746 literate and 272 illiterate residents. Additionally, 202 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 124 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Benikheda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Benikheda

Benikheda 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 Benikheda

Benikheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bheraghat, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Benikheda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Benikheda is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benikheda

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

Health Facilities in Benikheda

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

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