Benuam - Gurundia, Sundargarh

Benuam is a village situated in the Gurundia tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Chandiposh and around 165 km from Sundargarh. Tamada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benuam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benuam is 384679. The village covers a total geographical area of 310 hectares and falls under the 770037 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Benuam

As per Census 2011, Benuam village has a total population of 249 people, consisting of 124 males and 125 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 109 literate and 140 illiterate residents. Additionally, 237 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Benuam

Benuam 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 Benuam

Benuam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patasahi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Benuam is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Benuam is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benuam

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

Health Facilities in Benuam

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

FAQs about Benuam