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

According to the 2011 Census, Benora village had a total population of 1,251 people, including 608 males and 643 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.43%, with male literacy at 59.29% and female literacy at 28.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 868.

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

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