Bentapada - Athgarh, Cuttack

Bentapada is a village situated in the Athgarh tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Athagad and around 35 km from Cuttack. Bentapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bentapada is 399076. The village covers a total geographical area of 755 hectares and falls under the 754295 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Bentapada

As per Census 2011, Bentapada village has a total population of 2,153 people, consisting of 1,085 males and 1,068 females. The village has 483 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 287 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,463 literate and 690 illiterate residents. Additionally, 366 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 479 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bentapada

Bentapada 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 Bentapada

Public transport in the Bentapada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghantikhal Nidhipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Bentapada is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Bentapada is about 35 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 Bentapada

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

Health Facilities in Bentapada

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

FAQs about Bentapada