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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 | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: Bhilthana | |
 Buldhana in Maharashtra | |
| Coordinates: 20°31′58″N 76°10′58″E / 20.53278°N 76.18278°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Region | Vidarbha |
| District | Buldhana |
| Established | 1893 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Buldhana Municipal Council |
| Area | |
• City | 21 km2 (8 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 2nd in District |
| Elevation | 639 m (2,096 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• City | 91,000 |
| • Rank | 2nd in District |
| • Density | 4,334/km2 (11,230/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 152,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 443001 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-28 |
| Website | buldhana |
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
editAs 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.
Climate
edit| Climate data for Buldhana (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 35.8 (96.4) |
37.8 (100.0) |
41.0 (105.8) |
44.0 (111.2) |
44.2 (111.6) |
42.4 (108.3) |
35.5 (95.9) |
35.0 (95.0) |
36.0 (96.8) |
35.8 (96.4) |
39.5 (103.1) |
34.0 (93.2) |
44.2 (111.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27.9 (82.2) |
30.7 (87.3) |
34.6 (94.3) |
38.1 (100.6) |
39.0 (102.2) |
34.6 (94.3) |
29.3 (84.7) |
27.8 (82.0) |
29.2 (84.6) |
30.7 (87.3) |
29.6 (85.3) |
28.1 (82.6) |
31.6 (88.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 14.6 (58.3) |
17.1 (62.8) |
21.0 (69.8) |
25.2 (77.4) |
26.0 (78.8) |
24.0 (75.2) |
22.2 (72.0) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.6 (70.9) |
20.2 (68.4) |
17.4 (63.3) |
14.7 (58.5) |
20.4 (68.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 5.0 (41.0) |
4.4 (39.9) |
11.2 (52.2) |
15.9 (60.6) |
15.1 (59.2) |
17.5 (63.5) |
14.2 (57.6) |
16.4 (61.5) |
15.0 (59.0) |
13.4 (56.1) |
11.0 (51.8) |
5.9 (42.6) |
4.4 (39.9) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 5.3 (0.21) |
5.6 (0.22) |
16.3 (0.64) |
3.2 (0.13) |
10.4 (0.41) |
156.5 (6.16) |
210.7 (8.30) |
226.2 (8.91) |
149.3 (5.88) |
67.1 (2.64) |
21.7 (0.85) |
4.9 (0.19) |
877.2 (34.54) |
| Average rainy days | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 7.8 | 12.6 | 12.1 | 7.8 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 48.0 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 38 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 50 | 71 | 76 | 68 | 53 | 43 | 39 | 45 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department[3] | |||||||||||||
Languages and Culture
editMarathi 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
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Roads
editBuldhana 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
editA 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
editThe nearest operational airport is Aurangabad Airport, located 140 km from Buldhana.
Villages
editAfjalpur, 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
edit- Jijamata Mahavidyalaya, Buldhana
- Shivsai Dnyanpeeth, Buldhana
- Shivaji Vidyalaya, Buldhana
- Bharat Vidyalaya, Buldhana
- AIDED High School, Buldhana
- Sahakar Vidya Mandir & Junior College, Buldhana.
- St Josephs English High School, Badola, Buldhana
- Pankaj Laddhad Institute Of Technology & Management Studies, Buldhana
- Rajarshi Shahu College Of Engineering, Buldhana
- Podar International School, Buldhana
References
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- ^ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ "Buldhana Population 2011". census2011.
- ^ "Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. Retrieved 8 April 2024.