Benger

Benger is a village located in Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 70km away from sub-district headquarter Jayapatna (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Paikkandmundi is the gram panchayat of Benger village.

Here you can discover what makes Benger unique in its vibrant Jayapatna-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Benger’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 Benger

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Benger is 424194. The village spans a total geographical area of 221 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766013. Junagarh is nearest town to Benger village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 60km away.

When it comes to local governance, Benger 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 Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Benger

Population of Benger

According to the 2011 Census, Benger has a total population of about 688, with approximately 331 males and 357 females. The sex ratio is around 1078 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 87 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 25 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 373. The overall literacy rate is approximately 36.77%, with male literacy at about 48.04% and female literacy near 26.33%. There are around 187 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Benger's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Benger

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

Nearby Villages of Benger

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

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