Balangir
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| Balangir | |
  Balangir
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| State - District(s) |
Orissa - Balangir |
| Coordinates | |
| Area - Elevation |
- 183 m |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
85,203 - |
Balangir, also known as Bolangir, is a city and municipality in Balangir district, in the state of Orissa, India.
[edit] Geography
Balangir is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 183 metres (600 feet). Bolangir has a rich cultural heritage.Though economically not very well off, it has a great potential for development
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, 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.
