Beniamal - Kantabanji, Balangir
Beniamal is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Turekela and around 45 km from Balangir. Turekela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beniamal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Beniamal is 420846. The village covers a total geographical area of 256 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Beniamal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kantabanji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Beniamal
Beniamal 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Budhibahal | West | 1.69 km |
| Larki | East | 1.81 km |
| Turekela | South-West | 2.76 km |
| Rautmunda | North-East | 2.84 km |
| Banjipali | South | 3.53 km |
| Semela | South-East | 3.55 km |
| Mahulbahali | East | 3.57 km |
| Mahulpati | North-West | 4.04 km |
| Malikdara | North | 4.13 km |
| Nuapara | East | 4.59 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Beniamal
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Beniamal. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Beniamal is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Beniamal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Beniamal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Beniamal 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 Beniamal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Beniamal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Beniamal
Where is Beniamal located?
Beniamal village is located in Kantabanji Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Beniamal?
The Gram Panchayat of Beniamal is Turekela.
What is the pincode of Beniamal?
The pincode of Beniamal is 767060.