Buldhana

This article is about the city. For the district of which it is the headquarters, see Buldhana District.

Buldhana
Nickname:  Bhilthana
Buldhana in Maharashtra
Coordinates: 20°31′58″N 76°10′58″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.nic.in

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, 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.

Religion in Buldhana (2011)
Religion			Percent
Hinduism			59.14%
Islam			24.76%
Buddhism			13.78%
Jainism			1.52%
Others			0.81%

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

The National highway NH753A from Malkapur to Aurangabad via Buldhana Chikhli Jalna Near Rajur Ghat.

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

• 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