Benusahi - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Benusahi is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Ramagiri and around 65 km from Paralakhemundi. Anagha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benusahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benusahi is 415027. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

Benusahi 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 Benusahi

As per Census 2011, Benusahi village has a total population of 114 people, consisting of 61 males and 53 females. The village has 31 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 26 literate and 88 illiterate residents. Additionally, 114 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1146153
Child Population (0–6 yrs)281612
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1146153
Literate Population26197
Illiterate Population884246

Nearby Villages of Benusahi

Benusahi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChanchadasahiEast1.18 km
BedingNorth-West1.35 km
BaligumaSouth-East1.98 km
JamudholSouth-West2.00 km
TuburusingiSouth2.57 km
KadamasingiNorth2.84 km
AlamaWest3.61 km
BeherasahiSouth-West3.90 km
BarabaNorth-East3.94 km
AnjarabaSouth4.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Benusahi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Benusahi. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Benusahi is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Benusahi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benusahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Benusahi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Benusahi

Where is Benusahi located?

Benusahi village is located in R.Udayagiri Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Benusahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Benusahi is Anagha.

What is the pincode of Benusahi?

The pincode of Benusahi is 761016.

What is the population of Benusahi?

Benusahi has a total population of 114, including 61 males and 53 females.

How many households are there in Benusahi?

There are 31 households in Benusahi.

What is the literacy rate in Benusahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Benusahi is 22.81%. Male literacy is 31.15% and female literacy is 13.21%.