Balurghat
Balurghat | |
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City | |
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Balurghat Location in West Bengal, India Balurghat Balurghat (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°13′N 88°46′E / 25.22°N 88.76°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | West Bengal |
| Division | Malda division |
| District | Dakshin Dinajpur |
| Subdivision | Balurghat subdivision |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Balurghat Municipality |
| • Chairman | Surajit Saha (TMC) |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.76 km2 (4.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 151,416 |
| • Density | 14,070/km2 (36,450/sq mi) |
| • City Rank | 20th in West Bengal |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali |
| • Additional official | English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 733101, 733102, 733103 |
| Telephone code | 03522 |
| Vehicle registration | WB-61 to WB-62 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Balurghat |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Balurghat |
| Airport | Balurghat Airport |
| Transit | Highway: NH-512 Railway: BLGT |
| City Development Authority | NBDD |
| Website | Government of West Bengal Dakshin Dinajpur Balurghat Municipality Dakshin Dinajpur Zilla Parishad |
Balurghat is a city and municipality in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India, and serves as the district headquarters. Located along National Highway 512 and the Atrai River, it is an important center for trade, education, and administration. The local economy is mainly based on agriculture, especially rice cultivation, along with small-scale industries. Its proximity to the Bangladesh border also gives it strategic importance.