Benipur - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Benipur is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from Bikapur and around 36 km from Faizabad. Khiddirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benipur is 166750. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.87 hectares and falls under the 224209 pincode. Bikapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Benipur

As per Census 2011, Benipur village has a total population of 961 people, consisting of 520 males and 441 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 848 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 597 literate and 364 illiterate residents. Additionally, 286 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population961520441
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1509060
Scheduled Castes (SC)286157129
Literate Population597363234
Illiterate Population364157207

Nearby Villages of Benipur

Benipur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Bharahu KhataEast0.95 km
Jamoli KhurdSouth1.07 km
Ismail PurSouth-West1.63 km
Dakhin WaraSouth-East1.77 km
ParomaNorth-East1.85 km
DhanjaiSouth-West2.43 km
SalahipurNorth-West2.62 km
Bhulaipur NidhiyawaWest3.01 km
Manjha SonauraEast3.20 km
Pipari SainathpurWest3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Benipur

Benipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chaure Bazar, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikapur to Benipur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Benipur is about 36 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 Benipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Benipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Benipur

Where is Benipur located?

Benipur village is located in Bikapur Tehsil, Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Benipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Benipur is Khiddirpur.

What is the pincode of Benipur?

The pincode of Benipur is 224209.

What is the population of Benipur?

Benipur has a total population of 961, including 520 males and 441 females.

How many households are there in Benipur?

There are 149 households in Benipur.

What is the literacy rate in Benipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Benipur is 62.12%. Male literacy is 69.81% and female literacy is 53.06%.