Benipadar - Mohana, Gajapati

Benipadar is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Merapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benipadar is 413770. The village covers a total geographical area of 271 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Benipadar

As per Census 2011, Benipadar village has a total population of 138 people, consisting of 61 males and 77 females. The village has 28 households and a sex ratio of 1,262 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 20 literate and 118 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Benipadar

Benipadar 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 Benipadar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Benipadar. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Benipadar is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Benipadar is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benipadar

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

Health Facilities in Benipadar

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

FAQs about Benipadar