Buldhana Explained

Official Name:Buldhana
Nickname:Bhilthana
Coordinates:20.5328°N 76.1828°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Maharashtra
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Vidarbha
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Buldhana
Established Title:Established
Established Date:1893
Government Type:Municipality
Governing Body:Buldhana Municipal Council
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Rank:2nd in District
Area Total Km2:21
Elevation M:639
Population Total:91000
Population Metro:152000
Population As Of:2021
Population Rank:2nd in District
Population Density Km2:4334
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Marathi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:443001
Registration Plate:MH-28

Buldhana (Marathi pronunciation:) is a city and a Municipal Council in the Indian state of Maharashtra, established on 17 February 1893. It is the administrative headquarters of Buldhana District in the Amravati Division. Buldhana is the second-largest city in the district after Khamgaon and is known as a hill station due to its location in the mountainous Ajanta range. The city is about 552 km from the state capital, Mumbai.

Buldhana is home to several historical and tourist sites, such as the Balaji Temple in Rajur Ghat, a replica of the famous Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala. Another significant religious site is the Shri Gajanan Maharaj Temple in Shegaon, around 75 km away. The world-famous Lonar Crater, a National Geo-heritage monument created by a meteorite impact, is located about 100 km from the city. The birthplace of Jijabai, Sindkhed Raja, is 90 km away, and the Sailani Baba Dargah, a major attraction, is just 25 km from the city. The World Heritage Site Ajanta Caves is 55 km away, and the Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary in Botha Forest is only 20 km from the city.

Demographics

As of the 2011 India census,[1] Buldhana had a population of 67,431. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Buldhana has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%, with male literacy at 82% and female literacy at 72%. 13% of the population is under six years of age.

Languages and Culture

Marathi is the primary language spoken in Buldhana, with over 94% of the population using it as their first language. Festivals such as Navratri, Dussehra, Diwali, and Holi are celebrated with great enthusiasm. The ideal time to visit Buldhana is from September to December.

Transport

Roads

Buldhana is well connected to National Highway 6 to other major cities of India through Malkapur town by NH753A and Another National Highway NH753E From Khamgaon To Aurangabad via Buldhana. There is a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation bus stand in the city in Sangam chowk area. buses available to almost every major cities of Maharashtra like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, CH, Sambhajinagar, Nashik, Amravati, Akola and other important cities as well as Some nearby cities of Gujarat like Surat and Madhya Pradesh like Indore, Khandwa and Burhanpur.

Railways

A railway line from Malkapur to Buldhana and Aurangabad has been proposed by Buldhana MLA Sanjay Gaikwad. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is ready, and a survey is scheduled for January 2024. Once completed, this railway line will make Buldhana an important station connecting Vidarbha and Marathwada regions of Maharashtra.

Airport

The nearest operational airport is Aurangabad Airport, located 140 km from Buldhana.

Villages

Afjalpur, Ajispur, Ambhoda, Antriteli, Atakal, Awalkhed, Bhadgaon, Bhadola, Birsingpur, Bodegaon, Borkhed, Buldana, Chandol, Chautha, Chikhli, Dahid Bk, Dahid Kh, Dalsawangi, Dasalwadi, Dattapur, Deepur, Deulghat, Devhari, Dhad, Dhamangaon, Dhangarpur, Domrul, Dongar Khandala, Dudha, Girda, Gondhankhed, Gummi, Hanwatkhed, Hatedi Bk, Hatedi Kh, Ijalapur, Irala, Ismailpur, Jamathi, Jamb, Jambharun, Januna, Kardi, Kesapur, Kherdi, Khupgaon, Kolwad, Kulamkhed, Kumbhefal, Madh, Malvihir, Malwandi, Masrul, Matala, Melkhed, Mhasla Bk, Mhasla Kh, Mohoj, Mondhala, Nandraghat, Nandrakoli, Padli, Palaskhed Bhat, Palaskhed Nago, Palaskhed Naik, Paldhag, Pangarkhed, Pangri, Pimpalgaon Sarai, Pimparkhed, Pokhari, Raipur, Ruikhed, Sagwan, Sakhali Bk, Sakhali Kh, Sao, Satgaon Mahsala, Sawala, Sawali, Shekapur, Shindkhed, Shirpur, Soyagaon, Sundarkhed, Takli, Tandulwadi, Taradkhed, Tarapur, Umala, Umarkhed, Warud, Warwand, Yelgaon, Zari.

Education

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. 2004-06-16. 2008-11-01. Census Commission of India.