Balangir - Cultural hub of Odisha
BALANGIR: A Major Cultural Hub Of Odisha "There are many cities in India and each city has its- own distinct identity which makes it Popular." Introduction Balangir is a city in India's eastern coast state of Odisha. Balangir also known as Bolangir, is a city and municipality,the headquarters of Balangir District in the state of odisha, India. Balangir is one of the major commercial township of western odisha. Balangir has one of the best cultural heritage in india. It is also known as one of the finest places for tourists. Balangir District covers an area of 6575.00 sq.km and a population of 16,48,997 as per census 2011. History Of Balangir The territory comprising the district of Balangir was part of the erstwhile Patna State. History of Balangir suggests that this town had been established by King Balaram Deo, the brother of Narasimha Deo, the 12th Raja of Patna in the middle of the 16th Century. It is said that the town being founded by Balaram Deo was named afte...