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Buldhana | |
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| Nickname: Bhilthana | |
 Buldhana in Maharashtra | |
| Coordinates: 20°31′58″N 76°10′58″E / 20.53278°N 76.18278°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Region | Vidarbha |
| District | Buldhana |
| Established | 1893 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Buldhana Municipal Council |
| Area | |
| • City | 21 km2 (8 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 2nd in District |
| Elevation | 639 m (2,096 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • City | 91,000 |
| • Rank | 2nd in District |
| • Density | 4,334/km2 (11,230/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 152,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 443001 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-28 |
| Website | buldhana |
Buldhana (Marathi pronunciation: ) is a city and a Municipal Council in the Indian state of Maharashtra, established on 17 February 1893. It is the administrative headquarters of Buldhana District in the Amravati Division. Buldhana is the second-largest city in the district after Khamgaon and is known as a hill station due to its location in the mountainous Ajanta range. The city is about 552 km from the state capital, Mumbai.
Buldhana is home to several historical and tourist sites, such as the Balaji Temple in Rajur Ghat, a replica of the famous Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala. Another significant religious site is the Shri Gajanan Maharaj Temple in Shegaon, around 75 km away. The world-famous Lonar Crater, a National Geo-heritage monument created by a meteorite impact, is located about 100 km from the city. The birthplace of Jijabai, Sindkhed Raja, is 90 km away, and the Sailani Baba Dargah, a major attraction, is just 25 km from the city. The World Heritage Site Ajanta Caves is 55 km away, and the Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary in Botha Forest is only 20 km from the city.