Balugaon
Balugaon
Balugan | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 19°45′N 85°13′E / 19.75°N 85.21°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Khordha |
| Incorporated(NAC) | 10 September 1982 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Nagar Panchayat |
| • Chairperson | Sukanti Paikaray (BJD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.12 km2 (2.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.9 m (3 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 17,645 |
• Estimate (2024) | 25,000 |
| • Density | 2,900/km2 (7,500/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Odia |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 752030 |
| Telephone code | 06756 |
| Vehicle registration | OD-02 |
| Website | balugaonnac |
Balugaon (ବାଲୁଗାଁ, English: /ˈbɑːluːɡɑːŋ/) is a town and a Notified Area Council in Khordha district in the state of Odisha, India. It is situated near the bank of Chilika Lake, about 90 kilometres (56 mi) from the state capital Bhubaneswar, and 76 kilometres (47 mi) from the Berhampur, Ganjam. It is a major economic centre of Khordha district because of its prawn and fish business.