This work presents the hydrochemical characterization of groundwater occurring in Balaghat town, M.P., lying between 21⁰48' and 21⁰50' N latitude and 80⁰09' and 80⁰13' E longitude. The study is based on the hydrochemical analysis and interpretation of samples collected from representative localities. The results are presented in terms of their specific use for drinking and agricultural purposes. Based on analysis certain parameters like electrical conductivity, salinity hazard, sodium percentage, sodium adsorption ratio, residual sodium carbonate, chloro-alkaline indices have been calculated. The results of hydrochemical analysis of the water samples show that all the physico-chemical constituents are within permissible limit for drinking purpose as well as irrigation purposes in the study area