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{{About|the municipality in Madhya Pradesh, India|its namesake district|Balaghat District}}
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'''Balaghat''' is a village in [[Akkalkuwa]] in [[Nandurbar district]] of [[Maharashtra]] [[States and territories of India|State]], India. It is located {{convert|41|km}} from sub district headquarter and {{convert|86|km}} from district headquarter. The village is [[Administration (government)|administrated]] by [[Sarpanch]] an elected representative of the village as per [[Panchayati raj (India)]]. <ref name="census">{{cite web | url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_Village_Release_2700.xlsx | title=District Census Hand Book | work=indiapost.gov.in}}</ref>
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| population_total      = 84,261
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| demographics_type1    = Languages
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| demographics1_info1    = 1)[[Hindi language|Hindi]] (Primary)<br>2)[[English language |English]] (Additional)
3)[[Powari language|Powari]] (पोवारी) language (language of Powar/Panwar people's),


4) [[Gondi language|Gondi]] (caste language of schedule tribes people's),
Chattisgarhi language (speaking in northeastern part of balaghat),
5) [[Marathi language|Marathi]] (speaking by some marathi communities in south part of Balaghat)


== Demography ==
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As of 2009, The village has a total number of 260 houses and a population of 1224 of which 585 are males while 639 are females. According to the report [[published]] by [[Census India]] in 2011, out of the total population of the village 0 people are from [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|Schedule Caste]] and 1224 are from Schedule Tribes Caste.<ref name="census" />  
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| postal_code_type  = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code        = 481001
| registration_plate = MP-50
| website            = {{URL|https://balaghat.nic.in}}
| iso_code          = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|IN-MP]]
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'''Balaghat''' is a city and a [[municipality]] in [[Balaghat district]], in the state of [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]. It is the administrative headquarters of [[Balaghat District]]. [[Wainganga River]] flows beside the town. The nearest airport is Birsi ([[Gondia]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nagarpalikabalaghat.com/|title=Nagar Palika Balaghat|accessdate=18 September 2025}}</ref>
 
The headquarters of the district was originally called "Burha" or "बूढ़ा". Later, however, this name fell into disuse and was replaced by "Balaghat", which was originally the name of the district only. Balaghat is known for its tile factories, rice mills and forests.<ref>{{Cite web |title=District Balaghat, Government of Madhya Pradesh {{!}} India |url=https://balaghat.nic.in/en/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |language=en-US}}</ref>
 
==Geography==
Balaghat is located at {{Coord|21|48|N|80|11|E|region:IN_type:city}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/35/Balaghat.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Balaghat, India|website=www.fallingrain.com|accessdate=18 September 2025}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 288&nbsp;metres (944&nbsp;feet).
 
==Demographics==
As of the [[2011 Census of India]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Balaghat had a population of 84,216.  Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%.  11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
 
==Government==
Balaghat Is part of [[Balaghat Assembly constituency]],<ref>{{cite web|title=List of Assembly Constituencies|url=http://eci.nic.in/archive/se98/background/S12/ListACs-MP.html|website=eci.nic.in|publisher=Election Commission of India|access-date=18 May 2018}}</ref> in [[2023 Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]] [[Anubha Munjare]] is elected mla from [[Indian National Congress]]. Entire assembly is part of [[Balaghat Lok Sabha constituency]] in 2024 [[Bharti Pardhi]] is elected mp from balaghat lok sabha.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/lok-sabha/story/balaghat-madhya-pradesh-lok-sabha-election-results-2024-live-updates-clse-2547790-2024-06-04|title=Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Highlights: Bharti Pardhi Wins by a Margin of 174512 Votes|first=India Today News|last=Desk|date=4 June 2024|website=India Today|accessdate=18 September 2025}}</ref>
 
==Education Institute==
Many Govt and Private School situated in balaghat, There are number of educational institutions in Balaghat, such as a Government Boys and Government Girls schools.<ref>https://balaghat.nic.in/en/education/</ref>
 
Many higher education college are available in balaghat belongs to [[Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya|Rani Durgawati University]] Jabalpur.<ref>https://balaghat.nic.in/en/public-utility-category/colleges-universities/</ref>
* [https://www.spubgt.ac.in/spu/ Sardar Patel University, Balaghat]
* JataShankar Trivedi Government P.G. College, Balaghat
* Government Kamla Nehru Girls College, Balaghat
* [https://satpudapolytechnic.com/ Govt. Polytechnic College, Balaghat]
 
==Notable people==
* [[Anand Bais]]
* [[Gaurishankar Bisen]]
* [[Hemlata Mahishwar]]
* [[Hugh Bartlett]]
 
==Transport==
Balaghat is connected with Railway and Roadways, Balaghat junction railway station is major railway station of city, [[Jabalpur]] - [[Gondia]] railline passing through balaghat. Many trains halting in here.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/departures/balaghat-junction-btc/3743|title=32 Departures from Balaghat SECR/South East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry|website=indiarailinfo.com|accessdate=18 September 2025}}</ref>


==See also==
==References==
*[[List of villages in India]]
{{Reflist}}


== References ==
==Further reading==
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{{EB1911 poster|Balaghat}}


[[Category:Villages in Nandurbar district]]
{{Jabalpur Division}}
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Latest revision as of 22:01, 18 March 2026

This article is about the municipality in Madhya Pradesh, India. For its namesake district, see Balaghat District.
Balaghat
City
Indian Tiger in Kanha Tiger Reserve
Balaghat Junction Railway Station
Gangulpara Reservoir Balaghat
Balaghat is located in Madhya Pradesh
Balaghat
Balaghat
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Balaghat is located in India
Balaghat
Balaghat
Balaghat (India)
Coordinates: 21°48′N 80°11′E / 21.8°N 80.18°E / 21.8; 80.18
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictBalaghat
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyBalaghat Municipal Council
Elevation
288 m (945 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total84,261
Languages
 • Official1)Hindi (Primary)
2)English (Additional)

3)Powari (पोवारी) language (language of Powar/Panwar people's),

4) Gondi (caste language of schedule tribes people's), Chattisgarhi language (speaking in northeastern part of balaghat),

5) Marathi (speaking by some marathi communities in south part of Balaghat)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
481001
ISO 3166 codeIN-MP
Vehicle registrationMP-50
Websitebalaghat.nic.in

Balaghat is a city and a municipality in Balaghat district, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Balaghat District. Wainganga River flows beside the town. The nearest airport is Birsi (Gondia).[1]

The headquarters of the district was originally called "Burha" or "बूढ़ा". Later, however, this name fell into disuse and was replaced by "Balaghat", which was originally the name of the district only. Balaghat is known for its tile factories, rice mills and forests.[2]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Balaghat is located at 21°48′N 80°11′E / 21.800°N 80.183°E / 21.800; 80.183.[3] It has an average elevation of 288 metres (944 feet).

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2011 Census of India,[4] Balaghat had a population of 84,216. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Government[edit | edit source]

Balaghat Is part of Balaghat Assembly constituency,[5] in 2023 Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly election Anubha Munjare is elected mla from Indian National Congress. Entire assembly is part of Balaghat Lok Sabha constituency in 2024 Bharti Pardhi is elected mp from balaghat lok sabha.[6]

Education Institute[edit | edit source]

Many Govt and Private School situated in balaghat, There are number of educational institutions in Balaghat, such as a Government Boys and Government Girls schools.[7]

Many higher education college are available in balaghat belongs to Rani Durgawati University Jabalpur.[8]

Notable people[edit | edit source]

Transport[edit | edit source]

Balaghat is connected with Railway and Roadways, Balaghat junction railway station is major railway station of city, Jabalpur - Gondia railline passing through balaghat. Many trains halting in here.[9]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Nagar Palika Balaghat". Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "District Balaghat, Government of Madhya Pradesh | India". Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  3. ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Balaghat, India". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  5. ↑ "List of Assembly Constituencies". eci.nic.in. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  6. ↑ Desk, India Today News (4 June 2024). "Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Highlights: Bharti Pardhi Wins by a Margin of 174512 Votes". India Today. Retrieved 18 September 2025. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  7. ↑ https://balaghat.nic.in/en/education/
  8. ↑ https://balaghat.nic.in/en/public-utility-category/colleges-universities/
  9. ↑ "32 Departures from Balaghat SECR/South East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 18 September 2025.

Further reading[edit | edit source]

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