| Coordinates | 20°31′58″N 76°10′58″E |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Region | Vidarbha |
| District | Buldhana |
| Established | 17 February 1893 |
| Governing body | Buldhana Municipal Council |
| Unit pref | Metric |
| Area rank | 2nd in District |
| Area total | 21 km² |
| Elevation | 639 m |
| Population total | 91000 |
| Population metro | 152000 |
| Population as of | 2021 |
| Population rank | 2nd in District |
| Population density | 4334 km² |
| Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 443001 |
| Registration plate | MH-28, MH-56 |
| Website | buldhana.nic.in |
Buldhana (Marathi pronunciation: Bulḍhānā) 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 small 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[1], 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,[2] 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.
References
- ^ "Sailani Baba". Institute of Sufi Studies. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
- ^ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived 2004-06-16 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2008-11-01.