Benger - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Benger is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Paikkandmundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benger village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benger is 424194. The village covers a total geographical area of 221 hectares and falls under the 766013 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Benger

According to the 2011 Census, Benger village had a total population of 688 people, including 331 males and 357 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.10%, with male literacy at 55.79% and female literacy at 29.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 373.

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

Nearby Villages of Benger

Benger 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 Benger

Benger is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Benger is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Benger is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benger

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

Health Facilities in Benger

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

FAQs about Benger