Balabana - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia
Balabana is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.6 km from Raghunathpur and around 80.9 km from Purulia. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balabana village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balabana is 330218. The village covers a total geographical area of 39.7 hectares and falls under the 723145 pincode.
Balabana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Para Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Balabana
Balabana is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Balabana
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Balabana. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Balabana.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Purulia to Balabana is about 80.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Balabana
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balabana 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 | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Balabana
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balabana village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Balabana
Where is Balabana located?
Balabana village is located in Raghunathpur - II Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balabana?
The Gram Panchayat of Balabana is Barrah.
What is the pincode of Balabana?
The pincode of Balabana is 723145.