Balakraut Village - Daspur - I, Paschim Medinipur
Balakraut is a village situated in the Daspur - I subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Nandanpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balakraut village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balakraut is 337869. The village covers a total geographical area of 30.85 hectares and falls under the 721146 pincode.
Balakraut village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Daspur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghatal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Balakraut
Balakraut 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Bajrur Baikunthapur | West | 0.52 km |
| Saiyadkarim | North-East | 0.96 km |
| Chak Prasad | West | 1.15 km |
| Paikanbalia | South-West | 1.34 km |
| Balitora | North-West | 1.79 km |
| Ramchandrapur | North-West | 1.90 km |
| Nijampur | East | 1.98 km |
| Rabidaspur | East | 2.08 km |
| Jyotisab | West | 2.12 km |
| Dharmma | South | 2.24 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Balakraut
Balakraut is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panskura, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 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 Balakraut
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balakraut village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Balakraut
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balakraut village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Balakraut
Where is Balakraut located?
Balakraut village is located in Daspur - I Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balakraut?
The Gram Panchayat of Balakraut is Nandanpur-i.
What is the pincode of Balakraut?
The pincode of Balakraut is 721146.