Benakera village, Satyabadi block | Pincode 752014

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

GOURANGA MALLIK

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LGD code: 409703
Pincode: 752014
Post office: Sakhigopal
Population: 818
Households: 193
Literacy rate: 72.1%
Sex ratio: 1020 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 235

Census 2011 · in context

How Benakera compares

By population, Benakera ranks #82 of 169 villages in Satyabadi mandal.

Literacy rate

72.1%

−4.1% vs mandal average

Benakera: 72.1%
Satyabadi mandal: 76.2%
Puri district: 76.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,020

+53 vs mandal average

Benakera: 1,020
Satyabadi mandal: 967

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.3 vs mandal average

Benakera: 4.2
Satyabadi mandal: 4.5

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

Benakera at a glance

Benakera is a village of 818 people in 193 households (Census 2011) in Satyabadi block, Puri district, Odisha, the 82nd-largest of 169 villages in Satyabadi block. Literacy is 72%, 4 points below the block average of 76% and the sex ratio is 1,020 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 752014, served by Sakhigopal post office; the LGD village code is 409703. The sarpanch is GOURANGA MALLIK, and the village votes in Bhanjanagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pradyumna Kumar Nayak. The population is estimated at 964 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Benakera · this village	818	72%	—
Narendrapur · Satyabadi	1,740	82%	—
Ghasibhabanipur · Satyabadi	602	72%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Benakera

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): 12
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
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: No
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: PURI
Distance to nearest town (km): 30
Distance to district HQ (km): 32
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 32
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Narendrapur
Total area (ha): 213
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Benakera

LGD code: 409703
Pincode: 752014
Post office: Sakhigopal
Population (Census 2011): 818
Population (projected 2026): 964
Households: 193
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1020
Literacy rate: 72.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bhanjanagar
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pradyumna Kumar Nayak
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: GOURANGA MALLIK
Block / Mandal: Satyabadi

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 Puri district level

Then & Now

Benakera — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

818

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

964

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

193

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

228

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: 818Census 2011
Households: 193Census 2011
Literacy rate: 72.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1020 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9642026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 2282026 projection
Active job cards: 1,21,928MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 37,683MGNREGA · 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: 782NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 67.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.3%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 · Puri district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Puri district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Puri 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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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur
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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
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People often ask about Benakera

What is the pincode of Benakera?

The pincode of Benakera, Satyabadi block, Puri district, Odisha is 752014. The post office is Sakhigopal.

Which post office delivers to Benakera?

Mail for Benakera is delivered through Sakhigopal post office, pincode 752014, in Satyabadi block, Puri district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Benakera located?

Benakera is a village in Satyabadi block of Puri district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Benakera as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Benakera village has a population of 818 across 193 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Benakera?

The current sarpanch of Benakera gram panchayat is GOURANGA MALLIK.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Benakera in?

Benakera falls under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Benakera in?

Benakera falls under the Bhanjanagar assembly constituency (AC #123) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Benakera?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Benakera village is 72.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Benakera?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Benakera village is 1020 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Benakera?

12 schemes currently match residents of Benakera, 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 Benakera?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Benakera village is 409703.

How big is Benakera compared to other villages in Satyabadi block?

Benakera ranks 82 of 169 villages in Satyabadi block by Census 2011 population (818 residents).

Who is the MLA of Benakera?

Benakera falls under Bhanjanagar assembly constituency (AC 123). The sitting MLA is Pradyumna Kumar Nayak (BJP).

Who is the MP for Benakera?

Benakera is in Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi (BJP).

What is the population of Benakera in 2026?

Benakera is estimated at 964 people in 2026, up about 18% from 818 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Benakera 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; Benakera in Puri district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Benakera?

GOURANGA MALLIK is the sarpanch of Benakera gram panchayat, Satyabadi block. See the sarpanch list of Satyabadi 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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