Balasan Forest - Kurseong, Darjeeling
Balasan Forest is a village situated in the Kurseong subdivision of Darjeeling district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.9 km from Kurseong.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balasan Forest is 306432. The village covers a total geographical area of 703.75 hectares and falls under the 734219 pincode.
Balasan Forest village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system.
Nearby Villages of Balasan Forest
Balasan Forest 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Garidhora (m.bari)tea Garden | North | 1.36 km |
| M.m.terai | South-West | 1.43 km |
| Saptiguri Khelaghar Tea Garden | East | 2.14 km |
| Trihana Tea Garden | South | 2.43 km |
| Raki Forest | North-East | 2.50 km |
| Panighata | West | 3.15 km |
| Ord Terai Tea Garden | South-West | 3.27 km |
| Patan Jharer Chhat | East | 3.29 km |
| Teprabhola | South | 3.30 km |
| Panthabari Forest(p) | South-East | 3.34 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Balasan Forest
Public transport in the Balasan Forest is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sukna, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
Banking and Postal Services in Balasan Forest
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balasan Forest village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Balasan Forest
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balasan Forest 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 >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Balasan Forest
Where is Balasan Forest located?
Balasan Forest village is located in Kurseong Subdivision, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India.
What is the pincode of Balasan Forest?
The pincode of Balasan Forest is 734219.