Gargatbahal - Puncha, Purulia

Gargatbahal is a village situated in the Puncha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.1 km from Puncha and around 25.1 km from Purulia. Panipathar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gargatbahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gargatbahal is 331128. The village covers a total geographical area of 4.55 hectares and falls under the 723101 pincode.

Gargatbahal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Nearby Villages of Gargatbahal

Gargatbahal 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhatamdiSouth-East0.46 km
KalipurSouth-East1.13 km
PalmaNorth-West1.42 km
PencharaSouth-West1.80 km
MakarkaSouth-East1.87 km
DarodiNorth1.89 km
KatrahiWest1.90 km
PunuraNorth-East1.97 km
NeguryaEast2.67 km
KumiaNorth-West2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gargatbahal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gargatbahal. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Purulia to Gargatbahal is about 25.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gargatbahal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gargatbahal village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gargatbahal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gargatbahal village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gargatbahal

Where is Gargatbahal located?

Gargatbahal village is located in Puncha Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gargatbahal?

The Gram Panchayat of Gargatbahal is Panipathar.

What is the pincode of Gargatbahal?

The pincode of Gargatbahal is 723101.