Benkmura

Benkmura is a village located in Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Lakhanpur (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Jharsuguda. As per 2009 stats, Pandari is the gram panchayat of Benkmura village.

Here you can discover what makes Benkmura unique in its vibrant Lakhanpur-Jharsuguda region. You’ll see Benkmura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Benkmura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Benkmura is 381033. The village spans a total geographical area of 134 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768234. Belpahar is nearest town to Benkmura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Benkmura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Brajarajnagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Benkmura

Population of Benkmura

According to the 2011 Census, Benkmura has a total population of about 322, with approximately 175 males and 147 females. The sex ratio is around 840 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 110 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 71. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.43%, with male literacy at about 77.14% and female literacy near 64.63%. There are around 72 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Benkmura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Benkmura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Benkmura. As per the 2011 stats, Benkmura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Benkmura

Knowing the nearby villages of Benkmura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Benkmura.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benkmura