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

According to the 2011 Census, Benipadar village had a total population of 138 people, including 61 males and 77 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 1,262 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 17.24%, with male literacy at 33.33% and female literacy at 4.62%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 137.

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

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