Benagam

Benagam is a village located in Bhairabsingipur tehsil of Koraput district in Odisha, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Bhairabsingipur (tehsildar office) and 61km away from district headquarter Koraput. As per 2009 stats, Benagam village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Benagam unique in its vibrant Bhairabsingipur-Koraput region. You’ll see Benagam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Benagam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Benagam is 428343. The village spans a total geographical area of 283 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764057. Kotpad is nearest town to Benagam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Benagam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jeypore Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Benagam

Population of Benagam

According to the 2011 Census, Benagam has a total population of about 1,419, with approximately 650 males and 769 females. The sex ratio is around 1183 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 235 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 331 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 924. The overall literacy rate is approximately 37.21%, with male literacy at about 43.69% and female literacy near 31.73%. There are around 324 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Benagam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Benagam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Benagam. As per the 2011 stats, Benagam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Benagam

Knowing the nearby villages of Benagam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Benagam.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benagam