Benapada - Bahanaga, Balasore

Benapada is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Soro and around 30 km from Baleshwar. Saud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benapada is 393825. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 756042 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Benapada

According to the 2011 Census, Benapada village had a total population of 448 people, including 230 males and 218 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.42%, with male literacy at 88.44% and female literacy at 78.07%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Benapada

Benapada 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 Benapada

Public transport in the Benapada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Benapada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Benapada is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benapada

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

Health Facilities in Benapada

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

FAQs about Benapada