Benupur - Mehnagar, Azamgarh

Benupur is a village situated in the Mehnagar tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehnagar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Benupur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benupur is 195942. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.92 hectares and falls under the 276204 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Benupur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Benupur

According to the 2011 Census, Benupur village had a total population of 2,000 people, including 977 males and 1,023 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.23%, with male literacy at 80.31% and female literacy at 62.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 455.

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

Nearby Villages of Benupur

Benupur 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 Benupur

Benupur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarai Rani, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Benupur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Benupur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benupur

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

Health Facilities in Benupur

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

FAQs about Benupur