Balurghat map and PIN codes, West Bengal

Balurghat: History, Geography, Tourism, Map

Balurghat is the district headquarters of the Dakshin or South Dinajpur district located in the state of West Bengal. It is truly a sensational escapade, known for its lush green countryside. Most of it is still devoid of the air and sound pollution, therefore offers a fantastic tourist spot frequented by the local populace. Balurghat itself is a small town which surrounded by forests. The Raghunathpur forest and Dogachhi forest are located at a stones throw from the town. The Dogachhi forest also has boating facility which is enjoyed by the tourists.

You can visit the Raghunathpur forest while staying in Balurghat, or even think of a more adventurous trip with a night stay at the forest department bungalow available with prior booking. Within the town you can visit the College Museum, which has a unique collection of various artefacts from the ancient times, such as sculptures, coins, inscriptions, terracotta items, and ornamental stones.

Some of the other must sees in and around Balurghat.

-Hili is located near the India’s border with Bangladesh. It is about 25 km from the town Balurghat. It is a fantastic place to visit known for the fabulous landscapes.

-Sarongbari is famous picnic spot situated in the forest of the same name. There are small hut and a drinking water supply for the tourists. It is around 20 km from the district town of Balurghat.

-Bolla Kali Temple which is located around 20 km from Balurghat on the road to Malda. This is a famous temple for its legendary power.

-Tapan Dighi is situated nearly 35 km from Balurghat. The lake is a major attraction for the tourists. There is a mound located on the northern side of the lake which supposed to have been there since the time of Lord Buddha.

-Bangarh is place with historical importance. A major part of the ancient relics dating back to the Gupta Age were excavated here. It is located nearly 45 km from the Balurghat.

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Cities of West Bengal

• Baharampur
• Balurghat
• Bankura
• Barasat
• Barddhaman
• Chunchura
• Darjeeling
• Hoara
• Jalpaiguri
• Kharagpur
• Kishanganj
• Kochbihar
• Kolkata
• Krishnanagar
• Medinipur
• Purulia
• Raiganj
• Shantiniketan
• Siliguri
• Siuri

Health help in Dakshin Dinajpur district

• Emergency: call 108 for an ambulance, or 112.
• Free hospital treatment: families covered by Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY), and everyone aged 70 or over, get treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in government and listed private hospitals. Check or get the card at beneficiary.nha.gov.in or call 14555; the hospitals in Dakshin Dinajpur district are listed on the PM-JAY hospital finder.
• Low-cost medicines: Jan Aushadhi Kendras sell generic medicines at a fraction of the usual price; find one in Dakshin Dinajpur district by choosing West Bengal and the district.
• Blood: e-RaktKosh shows the blood banks in Dakshin Dinajpur district and the blood they have today.
• See a doctor online, free: eSanjeevani, the Health Ministry's video consultation service.
• Mental health: Tele-MANAS, 14416, free and open day and night.

More about each service: health help in India.