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

According to the 2011 Census, Benkmura village had a total population of 322 people, including 175 males and 147 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.42%, with male literacy at 89.40% and female literacy at 70.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

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