Benoda - Arvi, Wardha

Benoda is a village situated in the Arvi tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arvi and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Benoda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benoda is 533687. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.21 hectares and falls under the 442201 pincode. Arvi is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Benoda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Benoda

According to the 2011 Census, Benoda village had a total population of 419 people, including 220 males and 199 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.45%, with male literacy at 96.06% and female literacy at 88.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 Population419220199
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351718
Scheduled Castes (SC)1186157
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population355195160
Illiterate Population642539

Nearby Villages of Benoda

Benoda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DaulatpurSouth0.76 km
MatodaNorth-West0.88 km
SingonaEast1.42 km
KhadakiNorth1.80 km
AshtaNorth-East2.00 km
EklaraNorth-West2.16 km
ShahamahamadpurSouth2.26 km
IsakpurSouth-East2.44 km
NandpurWest2.52 km
AhmadabadSouth2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Benoda

Benoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhamangaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arvi to Benoda is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Benoda is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benoda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Benoda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Benoda

Where is Benoda located?

Benoda village is located in Arvi Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Benoda?

Benoda is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Benoda?

The pincode of Benoda is 442201.

What is the population of Benoda?

Benoda had a total population of 419, including 220 males and 199 females.

How many households are there in Benoda?

Benoda had 99 households.

What is the literacy rate in Benoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Benoda was 92.45%. Male literacy was 96.06% and female literacy was 88.40%.