Balighati - Baharagora, East Singhbum
Balighati is a village situated in the Baharagora subdivision of East Singhbum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from Baharagora and around 90 km from Jamshedpur. Matihana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balighati village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balighati is 364707. The village covers a total geographical area of 3.38 hectares and falls under the 832101 pincode.
Balighati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Balighati
Balighati 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Matihana | South-West | 0.29 km |
| Beharipur | North-East | 0.55 km |
| Raugiyadhara | South | 0.87 km |
| Kenduabandi | South-East | 0.98 km |
| Kantashola | North | 1.02 km |
| Nakata | North-East | 1.05 km |
| Kalabariya | North-East | 1.17 km |
| Kokmara | North-West | 1.30 km |
| Kotshol | West | 1.32 km |
| Lalmani Dubrajpur | South | 1.39 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Balighati
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Balighati. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jamshedpur to Balighati is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Balighati
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balighati village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Balighati
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balighati village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Balighati
Where is Balighati located?
Balighati village is located in Baharagora Subdivision, East Singhbum district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balighati?
The Gram Panchayat of Balighati is Matihana.
What is the pincode of Balighati?
The pincode of Balighati is 832101.