Banwar (Banwár)[1] is a village in Bhitarwar block of Gwalior district, in Madhya Pradesh, India.[2] As of 2011, the village population was 4,209, in 769 households.[2] There is a weekly haat, but no mandi/regular market.[2]

Banwar
Banwár
Village
Map showing Banwar (307) in Bhitarwar CD block
Map showing Banwar (307) in Bhitarwar CD block
Banwar is located in Madhya Pradesh
Banwar
Banwar
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Banwar is located in India
Banwar
Banwar
Banwar (India)
Coordinates: 26°2′N 78°7′E / 26.033°N 78.117°E / 26.033; 78.117[1]
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictGwalior
Area
 • Total
17.663 km2 (6.820 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total
4,209
 • Density240/km2 (620/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

History

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At the beginning of the 20th century, Banwar was part of Gwalior State.[1] Located in Pichhore pargana of zila Gird Gwalior, it had a population of 1,253 and an area of 8,631 bighas.[1] The village had a school and a Sayar Naka.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Luard, C.E.; Sheopuri, Dwarka Nath (1908). Gwalior State Gazetteer Vol. I, Part III: Village List. Lucknow: Newul Kishore Press. p. 2. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Census of India 2011: Madhya Pradesh District Census Handbook - Gwalior, Part A (Village and Town Directory)" (PDF). Census 2011 India. pp. 326–33. Retrieved 14 May 2021.