Benapura - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Benapura is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Baisinga and around 46 km from Baripada. Merda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benapura is 390255. The village covers a total geographical area of 203 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Benapura

According to the 2011 Census, Benapura village had a total population of 445 people, including 225 males and 220 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.45%, with male literacy at 81.09% and female literacy at 69.47%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Benapura

Benapura 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 Benapura

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Benapura. The nearest railway station is Jogal, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Benapura is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Benapura is about 46 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 Benapura

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

Health Facilities in Benapura

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

FAQs about Benapura