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.

Benapura has its own place in the vibrant Baleshwar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Benapura

Below is a concise population overview of Benapura as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Benapura village:

• The total population of Benapura village is around 950, including approximately 476 males and 474 females, with a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 113 children aged 0–6 years in Benapura village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Benapura village has 183 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 183 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Benapura village is about 70.32%, with male literacy at 78.99% and female literacy at 61.60%.
• There are around 213 households in Benapura village.

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.

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