Balangir

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Balangir | type = city | latd = 20.72 | longd = 83.48
locator_position = right | state_name = Orissa
district = Balangir
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altitude = 183
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 85,203| population_density =
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Balangir, also known as Bolangir, is a city and municipality in Balangir district, in the state of Orissa, India.

Geography

Balangir is located at coord|20.72|N|83.48|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/21/Balangir.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Balangir] ] It has an average elevation of 183 metres (600 feet).

Overview

Bolangir has a rich cultural heritage.Though economically not very well off, it has a great potential for development. There are many important tourist locations in Bolangir district. The more famous among them include harishankar, narsinghnathetc. The Samaleshwari Temple located in the Balangir town is also very famous.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Balangir had a population of 85,203. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Balangir has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 57% of the males and 43% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Current MLA from Bolangir Assembly Constituency is Ananga Udaya Singh Deo of BJD, who won the seat in State elections of 2004. He also won in 2000 as BJD candidate, and earlier as JD candidate in 1995 and 1990. Mahammad Mujafar Hussain had won this seat as a candidate of INC in 1985, and as INC(I) candidate in 1980. Muralidhar Guru of JNP was MLA from this seat in 1977. [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/March2004/pollupd/ac/states/s18/Partycomp111.htm
title = State Elections 2004 - Partywise Comparision for 111-Bolangir Constituency of ORISSA
publisher = Election Commission of India
accessdate = 2008-09-26]

Bolangir is part of Bolangir (Lok Sabha constituency). [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2000/background/S18/Orissa_AC_Dist_PC.pdf
title = Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies of Orissa
publisher = Election Commission of India
accessdate = 2008-09-26]

References

External links

* [http://balangir.nic.in/ Official website of Balangir]

ee also

* Bolangir (Lok Sabha constituency)