Balaghat is known for its tile factories, rice mills and forests.

Balaghat Is part of Balaghat Assembly constituency,[5] in 2023 Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly election Anubha Munjare is elected mla from Indian National Congress.

Entire assembly is part of Balaghat Lok Sabha constituency in 2024 Bharti Pardhi is elected mp from balaghat lok sabha.

[6] Many Govt and Private School situated in balaghat, There are number of educational institutions in Balaghat, such as a Government Boys and Government Girls schools.

[7] Many higher education college are available in balaghat belongs to Rani Durgawati University Jabalpur.