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

According to the 2011 Census, Benuda village had a total population of 1,094 people, including 584 males and 510 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.60%, with male literacy at 96.10% and female literacy at 82.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Benuda