Banapura is a small town in the Hoshangabad District of Madhya Pradesh, India. Banapura is a twin (or sister) city of Seoni Malwa.
Banapura
Seoni Malwa | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Banapura Location in Madhya Pradesh, India  Banapura Banapura (India) | |
| Coordinates: 22°28′55″N 77°28′30″E / 22.48194°N 77.47500°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Hoshangabad District |
| Talukas | Seoni Malwa |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Other | Hindi, English and Bhuani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 461221 |
| Telephone code | +91 7570 |
| Vehicle registration | MP-05 |
| Nearest city | Hoshangabad |
| Website | hoshangabad |
Banapura has been culturally a rich part of Malwa. It mainly consists of Gound and Bheel tribes. Most part of the constituency is agriculture land. Narmada River and Tawa Reservoir fulfill almost 60–70% water requirement for agricultural purpose apart from monsoon. Banapura is known for highest production of wheat and soybean.
During British era the city was administrated by Thakur family and post independence it became a part of Central Constituency. After the establishment of Madhya Pradesh as a state, Banapura became a part of the Hoshanbabad district.
As of 2001[update] 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
edit- Kendriya Vidyalaya (Central School)
- Government Higher Secondary School
- (Government) Girls' School
- Jeeva Jyoti School
- Narmada Valley School
- SHRI GYANRATNA ACADEMY
College
- Government Kusum Mahavidyalaya
Temples
- Bheelat Dev Mandir - 4KM towards Hoshangabad
- Khedapati Mandir
- Hanuman Mandir at Dudhiyabad
Rivers
- Kandeli
Bridges
- Kandeli river bridge
Ghat or River Banks
- Babri Ghat - 22KM in north-west
- Aawali Ghat - 26KM in north
Banks
- State Bank of India
- State Bank of India (Agriculture Development Branch)
- Punjab National Bank
- Rural Development Bank
Hospitals
- Shanti Nursing Home
- Government Hospital, Seoni Malwa
Nearby
- Pachmarhi 120KM by road via Pipariya
How to Reach
By bus : Banapura and Seoni Malawa both are well connected with Bhopal, Indore, Itarsi, Hoshangabad, Pachmarhi, Harda and Khandwa via private bus services. These buses run from 5 o'clock in the morning till late at night.
- National Highway 12 is approx 60 KM from Banapura and passes through Obedullaganj
- National Highway 69 is 35 KM from Banapura via Hoshangabad
- National Highway 59A is 25 KM from Banapura and passes through Timarni and Harda
- State Highway 15 passes through Banapura
- Distance from Bhopal to Banapura is approximately 120 KM by road via Hoshangabad
- Distance from Hoshangabad to Banapura is approximately 40 KM by road via Dolaria
- Distance from Itarsi to Banapura is approximately 40 KM by road via Dolaria and Jamani
- Distance from Indore to Banapura is approximately 200 KM by road via Harda
- Distance from Harda to Banapura is approximately 45 KM by road via Timarni
Via Itarsi: Banapura is located on South-West of Itarsi. By Train There are a couple of express trains and passenger trains available for Banapura. By Bus There are direct bus services for Banapura on a regular frequency operated by local private bus agencies. By Taxi Taxi are available for hire which are run by private operators.
Banapura railway station: Banapura is well connected with Mumbai, 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
edit- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.