Balugaon
Balugaon | |
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PIN | 752030 |
Telephone code | 06756 |
Vehicle registration | OD-02 |
Website | odisha |
Balugaon is a town in
Geography
Balugaon is located at 20°06′N 85°30′E / 20.10°N 85.5°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 76 metres (249 ft).
Communication
Balugaon is well connected to state capital Bhubaneswar and Berhampur by road (
Tourism
Tourist spots at Chilika lake, like Kalijai Temple and Nalabana, can be reached from Balugaon with government or private boat and launch services. Narayani Temple is a few miles from Balugaon and is known for its natural setting.[citation needed] There is a natural fountain near Ranpur.
Demographics
In the 2001 India census,[2] Balugaon had a population of 15,824 (males 53%, females 47%). Balugaon had an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%, with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 14% of the population were under 6 years of age.
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Balugaon
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
External links
Chilka Lake travel guide from Wikivoyage