Bālāghāt, India

Madhya Pradesh · India

Bālāghāt is a mid-size city in Madhya Pradesh, India with a population of 84,261. Elevation: 1,047 ft (319 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

84,261 Population 137/sq mi density
1,047 ft Elevation 319 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
60.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population84,261
Density137/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain60.4 in/yr
Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Population84,261
Population Density137 / sq mi
Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Coordinates21.8156°, 80.1885°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceMadhya Pradesh
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation60.4 inches (1,535 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bālāghāt

Bālāghāt is a mid-size city in India (Madhya Pradesh) with a population of 84,261. The city sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet (319 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Bālāghāt

Bālāghāt has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (33.5°C), the coldest is Jan (17.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1520 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.9°C / 64°F 5.1° / 29.8° 20.9
Feb 21.3°C / 70°F 7.9° / 34.4° 15.9
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 13.9° / 40° 25.9
Apr 31.7°C / 89°F 20° / 43.1° 24.0
May 33.5°C / 92°F 22.4° / 44.3° 59.2
Jun 31.4°C / 89°F 22.9° / 43.4° 193.0
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 22.6° / 32.9° 389.7
Aug 25.7°C / 78°F 21.6° / 31.4° 392.8
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 21.3° / 30.9° 323.7
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 14.3° / 30.2° 52.0
Nov 19.7°C / 67°F 10.4° / 29° 9.1
Dec 18°C / 64°F 5.9° / 28.6° 13.3
Bālāghāt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above India avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Area615.9 sq mi (1,595.1 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates21.8156°N, 80.1885°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.63"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 4, 1997.

May 21, 1997 1 km SSW of Barela, India M5.8 142 km
Jun 4, 1997 3 km SE of Jabalpur, India M3.9 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.4 in
May 95°F (35°C) 0.3 in Warmest
June 90°F (32°C) 6.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 20.6 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 18.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 67°F (20°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Bālāghāt has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 67°F in December to 95°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.6") and November the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Bālāghāt

Institution Type Founded Website
Mitali Institute of Nursing College - ,

Schools in Bālāghāt

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maharishi Vidya Mandir - - - -
Balaghat English School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bālāghāt

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Hotels in Bālāghāt

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Gaurav
Hotel Midtown

Restaurants in Bālāghāt

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

hotel vaidya regency & manuhar restaurant & banquet

Cafes in Bālāghāt

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kings Arena Cafe and Lounge

Cinemas in Bālāghāt

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Miraj Cinema

Clinics in Bālāghāt

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr Mishra Clinic
Dr. Shiv Pawar Clinic
Shukla Nursing Home and Diagnostic Centre

Train Stations in Bālāghāt

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balaghat Junction

Bus Stations in Bālāghāt

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balaghat Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Bālāghāt

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petrolium
Bharat Petrolium

Banks in Bālāghāt

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Maharashtra
State Bank of India

Shopping Malls in Bālāghāt

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KALPATARU MALL

Gyms in Bālāghāt

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #5974664082

Stadiums & Teams in Bālāghāt

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Airports Near Bālāghāt

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gondia AirportGDBMedium Airport
Birwa Airstrip-Small Airport
Mandla Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bālāghāt

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Head Post Office, Balaghat

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Bālāghāt

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 3
Hospitals 12
Restaurants 1
Cafes 1
Banks 2
Hotels 1
Parks 3

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bālāghāt

What is the population of Bālāghāt?

Bālāghāt has a population of 84,261 residents and is located in India. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 615.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bālāghāt?

Bālāghāt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 60.4 inches.

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