Benupara - Delanga, Puri

Benupara is a village situated in the Delanga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Delanga and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Celangkothabada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benupara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benupara is 408586. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 752015 pincode. Jatani is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Benupara

According to the 2011 Census, Benupara village had a total population of 899 people, including 472 males and 427 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.37%, with male literacy at 95.61% and female literacy at 80.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Benupara

Benupara 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 Benupara

Benupara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanas Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jatani to Benupara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Benupara is about 40 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 Benupara

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

Health Facilities in Benupara

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

FAQs about Benupara