Dist Headquater: Office of the Collector & District Magistrate, Balangir, At/PO - Balangir, Dist - Balangir, Pin- 767001
Balangir District, also called Bolangir District, is a district situated in the western region of Odisha, in India. The district has an area of 5,165 km² and a population of 1,335,760 (2011 census). The town of Balangir is the district headquarters.
The district of Balangir is flanked in the north-west by the Gandhamardan hills, a name of the Ramayana Fame, and in the north-east by the rock-infested Mahanadi. Balangir has a rich cultural heritage. It is also known as the cultural hub of Western Odisha. Balangir city has many cultural groups who are trying hard to preserve the dying down Kosali folk arts and dance. Balangir is located at 20.72°N 83.48°E. It has an average elevation of 383 metres (800 feet) above sea level. The Plan of Balangir Town was prepared by Pandit Chintamani Bidyabhusan.
