Bengarajapalli - Banapur, Khordha

Bengarajapalli is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Tumuraput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bengarajapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bengarajapalli is 408432. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bengarajapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Bengarajapalli village had a total population of 1,460 people, including 727 males and 733 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.95%, with male literacy at 36.54% and female literacy at 31.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 779.

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

Nearby Villages of Bengarajapalli

Bengarajapalli 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 Bengarajapalli

Public transport in the Bengarajapalli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Bengarajapalli is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Bengarajapalli is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bengarajapalli

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

Health Facilities in Bengarajapalli

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

FAQs about Bengarajapalli