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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

PIUSA RANJAN PARIDA

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

Census 2011 · in context

How Benta compares

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).

Key facts — Benta

LGD code: 406970
Pincode: 752026
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: 285

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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What is the pincode of Benta?

The pincode of Benta, Ranapur mandal, Nayagarh district, Odisha is 752026.

In which district is Benta located?

Benta is a village in Ranapur mandal 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.

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Benta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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In which district is Benta located?

What is the population of Benta as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Benta?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Benta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Benta in?

What is the literacy rate in Benta?

What is the sex ratio in Benta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Benta?

What is the LGD code of Benta?

Benta on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Benta

What is the pincode of Benta?

In which district is Benta located?

What is the population of Benta as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Benta?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Benta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Benta in?

What is the literacy rate in Benta?

What is the sex ratio in Benta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Benta?

What is the LGD code of Benta?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Benta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

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