Day trip from Shibganj to Bālurghāt
Bālurghāt lies 60 km (37 mi) north-west of Shibganj, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 60 km (37 mi) apart, Bālurghāt is a realistic day trip from Shibganj: about 59 min each way by road.
| Shibganj | Bālurghāt | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 378,701 | 153,279 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Postal codes | 2231–5810 | 794106 |
Clocks in Bālurghāt are 30 min behind Shibganj right now, so a 59 min journey lands only 29 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.
Where to book tours and tickets in Bālurghāt
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Staying in Bālurghāt
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Common questions
How far is Bālurghāt from Shibganj?
60 km (37 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shibganj; by road roughly 73 km (46 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shibganj to Bālurghāt by road?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shibganj 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.