Bengatira - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Bengatira is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Nandipada and around 115 km from Kendujhar. Anara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bengatira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bengatira is 387260. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bengatira

According to the 2011 Census, Bengatira village had a total population of 134 people, including 65 males and 69 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.66%, with male literacy at 38.10% and female literacy at 39.29%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Bengatira

Bengatira 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 Bengatira

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bengatira. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Bengatira is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Bengatira is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bengatira

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

Health Facilities in Bengatira

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

FAQs about Bengatira