Benda - Tahrauli, Jhansi

Benda is a village situated in the Tahrauli tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tahrauli and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Benda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benda is 152426. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.45 hectares and falls under the 284202 pincode. Jhansi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Benda

As per Census 2011, Benda village has a total population of 849 people, consisting of 427 males and 422 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 596 literate and 253 illiterate residents. Additionally, 642 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Moth, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhansi to Benda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Benda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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