Benkmura - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Benkmura is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Pandari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benkmura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benkmura is 381033. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 768234 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Benkmura

As per Census 2011, Benkmura village has a total population of 322 people, consisting of 175 males and 147 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 840 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 230 literate and 92 illiterate residents. Additionally, 110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 71 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Benkmura

Benkmura 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 Benkmura

Benkmura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lajkura Cabin, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Benkmura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Benkmura is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benkmura

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

Health Facilities in Benkmura

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

FAQs about Benkmura