Driving from Puthia to Bālurghāt
Bālurghāt lies 95 km (59 mi) north of Puthia, -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.
| Puthia | Bālurghāt | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 159,406 | 153,279 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Bālurghāt are 30 min behind Puthia right now, so a 1 h 27 min journey lands only 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bālurghāt
Crossing from Bangladesh into India: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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Staying in Bālurghāt
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Common questions
How far is Bālurghāt from Puthia?
95 km (59 mi) in a straight line, north of Puthia; by road roughly 116 km (72 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puthia to Bālurghāt 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 Puthia and Bālurghāt?
Bālurghāt is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Bālurghāt?
The Rupee (INR).
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.