Driving from Bālurghāt to Puthia
Puthia lies 95 km (59 mi) south of Bālurghāt, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 27 min without stops, over roughly 116 km (72 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bālurghāt | Puthia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 153,279 | 159,406 |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
Clocks in Puthia are 30 min ahead of Bālurghāt right now, so a 1 h 27 min journey lands 1 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Puthia
Crossing from India into Bangladesh: money changes from the Rupee to the Taka (BDT); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Type K; the dialling code becomes +880; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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Staying in Puthia
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Common questions
How far is Puthia from Bālurghāt?
95 km (59 mi) in a straight line, south of Bālurghāt; by road roughly 116 km (72 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bālurghāt to Puthia by car?
About 1 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bālurghāt and Puthia?
Puthia is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Puthia?
The Taka (BDT).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.