Benda - Konch, Jalaun

Benda is a village situated in the Konch tehsil of Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Jalaun. Beona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benda is 151831. The village covers a total geographical area of 383.2 hectares and falls under the 285205 pincode. Konch is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Benda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madhaugarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalaun Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Benda

According to the 2011 Census, Benda village had a total population of 867 people, including 463 males and 404 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.49%, with male literacy at 85.23% and female literacy at 58.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 264.

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

Nearby Villages of Benda

Benda 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 Benda

Benda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konch to Benda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalaun to Benda is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benda

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

Health Facilities in Benda

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

FAQs about Benda