Benpuria - Morada, Mayurbhanj

Benpuria is a village situated in the Morada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Muruda and around 32 km from Baripada. Chadheigan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benpuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benpuria is 389952. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 757020 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Benpuria

As per Census 2011, Benpuria village has a total population of 457 people, consisting of 245 males and 212 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 311 literate and 146 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Benpuria are given below:

Nearby Villages of Benpuria

Benpuria 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 Benpuria

Benpuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Benpuria is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Benpuria is about 32 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 Benpuria

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

Health Facilities in Benpuria

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

FAQs about Benpuria