Bengaon

Bengaon is a village located in Sadar tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Sadar (tehsildar office) and 16km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Chancher is the gram panchayat of Bengaon village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bengaon is 423520. The village spans a total geographical area of 65 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766001. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Bengaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bengaon 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 Bengaon

Population of Bengaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bengaon has a total population of about 221, with approximately 102 males and 119 females. The sex ratio is around 1166 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 53 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 217. The overall literacy rate is approximately 19.00%, with male literacy at about 24.51% and female literacy near 14.29%. There are around 50 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bengaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bengaon

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

Nearby Villages of Bengaon

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bengaon