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High Season : October - March

33-41℃

Low Season : April - September

19-32℃

Nearest Airport -JLR

Jabalpur Airport

Nearest Train Stations -BTC

Balaghat Junction

History

In the pre-colonial times, the place was ruled by Ashoka. Later the Parmar dynasty ruled Balaghat. They were then overthrown by the Kalachuri dynasty who expanded their kingdom boundaries towards the eastern parts of the country, India.

In the early 13th century, the Gonds took over the reign of Balaghat. During the reign of Gonds the city thrived and flourished. After the collapse of the Gonds the Marathas ruled. Later, in the 19th century the British conquered the city of Balaghat and established their supremacy.

In 1947, after India sought independence from the British Raj, Balaghat was merged with Madhya Pradesh state.

Facts & Culture

The city, Balaghat has a rich and diverse culture with people from all religion, caste and sect reside in and around Balaghat. The languages spoken by the people are Hindi and English with Hindi being the official language.

Many festivals such as Sri Krishna Janmasthami, Navarathri, Diwali etc., are celebrated in a grand way throughout Balaghat.

Agriculture is one of the main occupations of Balaghat region. Different crops are grown depending on the changing seasons.