Benora - Umarkote, Nabarangpur

Benora is a village situated in the Umarkote tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Umarkote and around 83 km from Nabarangapur . Benora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benora is 427387. The village covers a total geographical area of 731 hectares and falls under the 764073 pincode. Umarkote is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Benora

As per Census 2011, Benora village has a total population of 1,251 people, consisting of 608 males and 643 females. The village has 259 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 270 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 426 literate and 825 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 868 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Benora

Benora 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 Benora

Benora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jagdalpur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkote to Benora is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Benora is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benora

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

Health Facilities in Benora

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

FAQs about Benora