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

According to the 2011 Census, Benpuria village had a total population of 457 people, including 245 males and 212 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.56%, with male literacy at 90.38% and female literacy at 63.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

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