Balangir | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 20°43′N 83°29′E / 20.72°N 83.48°E | |
Country | India |
State | Odisha |
District | Balangir |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Body | Bolangir Municipality |
• Member of Parliament | Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo, (BJP) |
• Member of Legislative Assembly | Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, (BJD) |
Elevation | 384 m (1,260 ft) |
Demonym | Bolangiria |
Languages | |
• Official | Odia, English |
• Local | Sambalpuri |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 767001, 767002 |
Telephone code | 06652 |
Vehicle registration | OD 03 |
Website | balangir |
Balangir also known as Bolangir, is a town and a municipality, the headquarters of Balangir district in the state of Odisha, India. Balangir's cultural heritage makes it one of the finest places for tourists in Odisha.[1][2] Balangir municipality is divided into twenty-one wards. It is spread over an area of 12,200 acres (4,900 ha).[3][4]