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★ District of Madhya Pradesh ★

Balaghat

बालाघाट
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Area · — km²
Population · 17,01,698
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Balaghat — district of Madhya Pradesh

Balaghat is a district in Madhya Pradesh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Balaghat

Known for its mineral resources, forests, and tribal culture in central India.

District HQ
Balaghat

Must-visit places in Balaghat

park

Kanha National Park

One of India's largest national parks, famous for tiger conservation and wildlife.

  • waterfall
    Nohwad Waterfall

    Scenic waterfall located in the forested region of Balaghat district.

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Then & Now

Balaghat district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
14,55,843
Census 2011 baseline
+19.9%
Population · 2026
17,46,238
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,37,122
Census 2011 baseline
+16.8%
Households · 2026
3,93,866
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,406 villages

Balaghat district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
7,19,282Census 2011
Female population
7,36,561Census 2011
Sex ratio
1024 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,37,122Census 2011
SC population
99,603Census 2011
ST population
3,45,529Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
17,46,238+19.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,93,866RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
8,01,700Census 2011
Cultivators
1,87,664Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,92,871Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
37,15,287 / 49,89,23674% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Balaghat district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
44 of 1,406 villages have notable places mapped · 3%
  • Hospital· 39
  • Temple· 11
  • PHC· 5
  • High school· 2
  • School· 2
  • College· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Balaghat district.

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All 12 mandals of Balaghat

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1406 villages · 690 GPs
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Top villages in Balaghat

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Balaghat

How many mandals and villages are in Balaghat district?

Balaghat district has 12 mandals and 1,406 revenue villages across 690 gram panchayats in Madhya Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Balaghat district?

The district headquarters of Balaghat is —.

What is the pincode of Balaghat district?

Balaghat district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Balaghat may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Balaghat fall under?

Balaghat district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Balaghat district?

Balaghat district had a population of 17,01,698 per the 2011 Census, across 1,406 villages.

When was Balaghat district formed?

Balaghat district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Balaghat district?

Major rivers in Balaghat district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Balaghat

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