Benuda - Bhograi, Balasore

Benuda is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Kamarda and around 73 km from Baleshwar. Daruha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benuda is 391882. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 756035 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Benuda

As per Census 2011, Benuda village has a total population of 1,094 people, consisting of 584 males and 510 females. The village has 235 households and a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 870 literate and 224 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,094584510
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1237152
Scheduled Castes (SC)1477
Literate Population870493377
Illiterate Population22491133

Nearby Villages of Benuda

Benuda 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)
MukuleshpurWest0.98 km
MohagabNorth-East1.47 km
KachuariNorth-West1.47 km
DaruhaSouth-East1.60 km
KusutiEast1.64 km
KatisahiSouth1.75 km
RupdihaSouth-East2.05 km
UladiSouth-West2.10 km
BaunsdihaNorth-West2.64 km
BasulipatNorth-East2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Benuda

Benuda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikra Ph, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Benuda is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Benuda is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benuda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Benuda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Benuda

Where is Benuda located?

Benuda village is located in Bhograi Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Benuda?

The Gram Panchayat of Benuda is Daruha.

What is the pincode of Benuda?

The pincode of Benuda is 756035.

What is the population of Benuda?

Benuda has a total population of 1,094, including 584 males and 510 females.

How many households are there in Benuda?

There are 235 households in Benuda.

What is the literacy rate in Benuda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Benuda is 79.52%. Male literacy is 84.42% and female literacy is 73.92%.