Benakhamar - Thuamul Rampur, Kalahandi

Benakhamar is a village situated in the Thuamul Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thuamul Rampur and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Padepadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benakhamar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benakhamar is 424478. The village covers a total geographical area of 386 hectares and falls under the 766026 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 110 km away.

Benakhamar 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 Benakhamar

According to the 2011 Census, Benakhamar village had a total population of 330 people, including 163 males and 167 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.33%, with male literacy at 63.57% and female literacy at 31.58%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Benakhamar

Benakhamar 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 Benakhamar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Benakhamar. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Benakhamar is about 110 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Benakhamar is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benakhamar

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

Health Facilities in Benakhamar

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

FAQs about Benakhamar