Benapata - Asika, Ganjam

Benapata is a village situated in the Asika tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Gangapur and around 78 km from Chatrapur. Benapatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benapata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benapata is 410760. The village covers a total geographical area of 400 hectares and falls under the 761123 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Benapata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aska Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Benapata

According to the 2011 Census, Benapata village had a total population of 2,210 people, including 1,119 males and 1,091 females, living in 455 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.78%, with male literacy at 90.23% and female literacy at 70.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 268, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Benapata

Benapata 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 Benapata

Benapata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Benapata is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Benapata is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benapata

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

Health Facilities in Benapata

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

FAQs about Benapata