Banapura

Banapura
Seoni Malwa
city
Banapura

Location in Madhya Pradesh, India

Coordinates: 22°28′55″N 77°28′30″E / 22.48194°N 77.47500°E / 22.48194; 77.47500Coordinates: 22°28′55″N 77°28′30″E / 22.48194°N 77.47500°E / 22.48194; 77.47500
Country  India
State Madhya Pradesh
District Hoshangabad District
Talukas Banapura
Languages
 • Official Hindi
 • Other Hindi, English, and Bhuani
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 461221
Telephone code 917570
Vehicle registration MP-05
Nearest city Hoshangabad
Website hoshangabad.nic.in/profile.html

Banapura is a small town in the Hoshangabad District of Madhya Pradesh, India. Banapura is a twin [or sister] city of Seoni Malwa.

Banapura has culturally been a rich part of malwa. It mainly consisted of Gound and Bheel tribes. Most part of the constituency is agriculture land. By grace of Narmada river and Tava Daam Tawa Reservoir, almost 60–70% land have adequate water supply other than monsoon-based rains. Banapura is known for highest production of wheat and soybeans across the globe. Some of the finest quality of wheat on can be found at Banapura.

The city during British time was administrated by Thakur family and post independence became a part of Central Constituency. During the Indian independence movement, Lt Chetram Pathak was a very famous name in the locality. Chetram Pathak was known for his activities and movements like rail roko, jail bahro andolans. He was a selfless leader. After establishment of Madhya Pradesh as a state, Banapura became a part of the Hoshanbabad district. Lifestyle of people here is very simple .

Major attractions are Narmada River, Satpuda Hill Range, Babari Ghat, Aawali Ghat, Bheelat Baba Temple, Kheda, Narmada Mandir, Do Mori pool, Do Peepal Baba Temple, Railway Naka, Baazar, Railway Station, Soy Bean Plant, Mandi, Badi Nahar, College, Seoni Taalab.

As of 2001 India census,[1] Seoni Malwa had a population of 26,195. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Seoni Malwa has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 67%. In Seoni Malwa, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Schools

College

Temples

Rivers

Bridges

Ghat or River Banks

Banks

Hospital (s)

Places

Near by

How to Reach

By Bus : Banapura and Seoni Malawa both are well connected with Bhopal, Indore, Itarsi, Hoshangabad, Pachmarhi, Harda, Timarni, Shiopur and Khandwa via private and government bus services. These buses run from 5:00 AM morning till late at night. The last bus reaches Banapura at approximately 1:30 or 1:00 AM in night.

Via Itrasi: Distance Between Banapura to Itarsi is 17 KM(kilometers) and 389.66 meters. Banapura is located nearly north side to Itarsi. By Bus  :There are direct bus for Banapura on a regular frequency operated by local private bus agencies. You can By Taxi You can also hire locat taxi and cab to reach Banapura available through various local zeep and taxi operatores. By Train You can reach Itrasi and then can reach by train.

By Train Banapura railway station: Banapura is well connected with Bombay, Delhi, Bhopal and Jabalpur via broad gauge train route. Railways station is located at Banapura. This is a station to reach Seoni Malwa also.

References

  1. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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