Benta village, Ranapur block | Pincode 752026

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

PIUSA RANJAN PARIDA

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LGD code: 406970
Pincode: 752026
Post office: Rajranpur
Population: 1,216
Households: 242
Literacy rate: 66.9%
Sex ratio: 879 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 365

Census 2011 · in context

How Benta compares

By population, Benta ranks #32 of 234 villages in Ranapur mandal.

Literacy rate

66.9%

−4.7% vs mandal average

Benta: 66.9%
Ranapur mandal: 71.6%
Nayagarh district: 71.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

879

−63 vs mandal average

Benta: 879
Ranapur mandal: 942

Household size

people per home

5.0

+0.5 vs mandal average

Benta: 5.0
Ranapur mandal: 4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Benta at a glance

Benta is a village of 1,216 people in 242 households (Census 2011) in Ranapur block, Nayagarh district, Odisha, the 32nd-largest of 234 villages in Ranapur block. Literacy is 67%, 5 points below the block average of 72% and the sex ratio is 879 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 752026, served by Rajranpur post office; the LGD village code is 406970. The sarpanch is PIUSA RANJAN PARIDA, and the village votes in Khandapada assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dusmanta Kumar Swain. The population is estimated at 1,434 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Benta · this village	1,216	67%	—
Champagada · Ranapur	1,439	68%	—
Katakasahar · Ranapur	587	74%	—
Srikrushnapur · Ranapur	312	77%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Benta

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BALUGAON
Distance to nearest town (km): 33
Distance to district HQ (km): 58
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Champagarh
Total area (ha): 328
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 4.48

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Benta

LGD code: 406970
Pincode: 752026
Post office: Rajranpur
Population (Census 2011): 1,216
Population (projected 2026): 1,434
Households: 242
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 879
Literacy rate: 66.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Cuttack
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Khandapada
Member of Parliament: Bhartruhari Mahtab
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dusmanta Kumar Swain
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PIUSA RANJAN PARIDA
Block / Mandal: Ranapur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Nayagarh district level

Then & Now

Benta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,216

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,434

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

242

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

285

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,216Census 2011
Households: 242Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 879 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4342026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2852026 projection
Active job cards: 1,13,919MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 38,594MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 845NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 81.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 67.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.5%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Nayagarh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nayagarh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nayagarh district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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September 2026

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur

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Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur
Kanak News Odisha3 days ago
Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case
Maktoob3 days ago
Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
The New Indian Express3 days ago
Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
The New Indian Express3 days ago
Nuakhai celebrated with fervour, gaiety in Western Odisha
The New Indian Express4 days ago
Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |
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People often ask about Benta

What is the pincode of Benta?

The pincode of Benta, Ranapur block, Nayagarh district, Odisha is 752026. The post office is Rajranpur.

Which post office delivers to Benta?

Mail for Benta is delivered through Rajranpur post office, pincode 752026, in Ranapur block, Nayagarh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Benta located?

Benta is a village in Ranapur block of Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Benta as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Benta village has a population of 1,216 across 242 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Benta?

The current sarpanch of Benta gram panchayat is PIUSA RANJAN PARIDA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Benta in?

Benta falls under the Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Benta in?

Benta falls under the Khandapada assembly constituency (AC #120) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Benta?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Benta village is 66.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Benta?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Benta village is 879 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Benta?

12 schemes currently match residents of Benta, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Benta?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Benta village is 406970.

How big is Benta compared to other villages in Ranapur block?

Benta ranks 32 of 234 villages in Ranapur block by Census 2011 population (1,216 residents).

Who is the MLA of Benta?

Benta falls under Khandapada assembly constituency (AC 120). The sitting MLA is Dusmanta Kumar Swain (BJP).

Who is the MP for Benta?

Benta is in Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bhartruhari Mahtab (BJP).

What is the population of Benta in 2026?

Benta is estimated at 1,434 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,216 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Benta in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Benta in Nayagarh district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Benta?

PIUSA RANJAN PARIDA is the sarpanch of Benta gram panchayat, Ranapur block. See the sarpanch list of Ranapur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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