Benupur - Balianta, Khordha

Benupur is a village situated in the Balianta tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balianta and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Benupur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benupur is 407540. The village covers a total geographical area of 384 hectares and falls under the 752101 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Benupur

According to the 2011 Census, Benupur village had a total population of 4,111 people, including 2,075 males and 2,036 females, living in 938 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.57%, with male literacy at 92.22% and female literacy at 80.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,108.

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

Nearby Villages of Benupur

Benupur 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 Benupur

Benupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bani Bihar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Benupur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Benupur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benupur

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

Health Facilities in Benupur

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

FAQs about Benupur