Balaghat district, Administrative district in Jabalpur division, India
The Balaghat district covers 9,245 square kilometers in southern Madhya Pradesh, with forests occupying eighty percent of its total area.
The district emerged between 1867 and 1873 through the combination of territories from Bhandara, Mandla, and Seoni districts under British administration.
The district contains multiple development blocks including Balaghat, Baihar, Birsa, Paraswada, Katangi, Waraseoni, Lalbarra, Khairlanji, Lanji, Kirnapur, and Tirodi.
The Wainganga River flows north to south through the region, providing water resources to the local population of 1.7 million inhabitants.
The district maintains substantial forest coverage with teak, sal, and bamboo trees, supporting a population of tigers and leopards in their natural habitat.
Location: Jabalpur division
Inception: 1867
Capital city: Balaghat
Shares border with: Mandla district, Rajnandgaon district
Website: http://balaghat.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 21.96667,80.33333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:23
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