Benapura

Benapura is a village located in Basta tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Basta (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Santoshpur is the gram panchayat of Benapura village.

Here you can discover what makes Benapura unique in its vibrant Basta-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Benapura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Benapura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Benapura is 392318. The village spans a total geographical area of 131 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756030. Jaleswar is nearest town to Benapura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Benapura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jaleswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Benapura

Population of Benapura

According to the 2011 Census, Benapura has a total population of about 950, with approximately 476 males and 474 females. The sex ratio is around 995 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 113 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 183 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 183. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.32%, with male literacy at about 78.99% and female literacy near 61.60%. There are around 213 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Benapura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Benapura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Benapura. As per the 2011 stats, Benapura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Benapura

Knowing the nearby villages of Benapura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Benapura.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benapura