Balaghat

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::callout[type=note] the municipality in Madhya Pradesh, India ::

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  1. Gondi (caste language of schedule tribes people's), Chattisgarhi language (speaking in northeastern part of balaghat),
  2. Marathi (speaking by some marathi communities in south part of Balaghat)

| timezone1 = IST | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | postal_code_type = PIN | postal_code = 481001 | registration_plate = MP-50 | website = | iso_code = IN-MP | footnotes = | official_name = 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).

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.

Geography

Balaghat is located at . It has an average elevation of 288 metres (944 feet).

Demographics

As of the 2011 Census of India, 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, 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.

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.

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

Notable people

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.

References

References

  1. "Nagar Palika Balaghat".
  2. "District Balaghat, Government of Madhya Pradesh {{!}} India".
  3. "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Balaghat, India".
  4. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India.
  5. "List of Assembly Constituencies". Election Commission of India.
  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".
  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".

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