Benagadia - Bolagad, Khordha

Benagadia is a village situated in the Bolagad tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bolagad and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Sagaragaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benagadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benagadia is 407041. The village covers a total geographical area of 164 hectares and falls under the 752066 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Benagadia

According to the 2011 Census, Benagadia village had a total population of 679 people, including 347 males and 332 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.19%, with male literacy at 93.69% and female literacy at 77.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116.

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

Nearby Villages of Benagadia

Benagadia 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 Benagadia

Benagadia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tapang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Benagadia is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Benagadia is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benagadia

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

Health Facilities in Benagadia

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

FAQs about Benagadia