Benapur - Vyasanagar, Jajpur

Benapur is a village situated in the Vyasanagar tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Korai and around 40 km from Jajapur . Dhaneswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benapur is 400784. The village covers a total geographical area of 149 hectares and falls under the 755022 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Benapur

As per Census 2011, Benapur village has a total population of 269 people, consisting of 144 males and 125 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 210 literate and 59 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 108 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Benapur

Benapur 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 Benapur

Public transport in the Benapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Korai Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Benapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Benapur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benapur

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

Health Facilities in Benapur

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

FAQs about Benapur