Benaguda - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Benaguda is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gochhandengaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benaguda is 422438. The village covers a total geographical area of 236 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 81 km away.

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

Population of Benaguda

As per Census 2011, Benaguda village has a total population of 614 people, consisting of 306 males and 308 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 358 literate and 256 illiterate residents. Additionally, 82 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 183 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Benaguda

Benaguda 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 Benaguda

Benaguda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Benaguda is about 81 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Benaguda is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benaguda

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

Health Facilities in Benaguda

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

FAQs about Benaguda