Bengasahi - Rayagada, Gajapati

Bengasahi is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 76 km from Garabandha and around 90 km from Paralakhemundi. Gangabada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bengasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bengasahi is 414900. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 76 km away.

Bengasahi 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 Bengasahi

As per Census 2011, Bengasahi village has a total population of 77 people, consisting of 41 males and 36 females. The village has 20 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 77 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bengasahi

Bengasahi 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 Bengasahi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bengasahi. The nearest railway station is Mandasa Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Bengasahi is about 76 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Bengasahi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bengasahi

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

Health Facilities in Bengasahi

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

FAQs about Bengasahi