Benora

Benora is a village located in Umarkote tehsil of Nabarangapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Umarkote (tehsildar office) and 83km away from district headquarter Nabarangapur . As per 2009 stats, Benora village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Benora unique in its vibrant Umarkote-Nabarangapur region. You’ll see Benora’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 Benora

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Benora is 427387. The village spans a total geographical area of 731 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764073. Umarkote is nearest town to Benora village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Benora 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 Jharigam Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Benora

Population of Benora

According to the 2011 Census, Benora has a total population of about 1,251, with approximately 608 males and 643 females. The sex ratio is around 1057 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 270 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 187 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 868. The overall literacy rate is approximately 34.05%, with male literacy at about 46.71% and female literacy near 22.08%. There are around 259 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Benora's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Benora

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

Nearby Villages of Benora

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

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