Banapura

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Banapura
Seoni Malwa
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Banapura
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
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Banapura
Banapura (India)
Coordinates: 22°28′55″N77°28′30″E / 22.48194°N 77.47500°E / 22.48194; 77.47500
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Madhya Pradesh
District Hoshangabad District
Talukas Seoni Malwa
Languages
  Official Hindi
  OtherHindi, English and Bhuani
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
461221
Telephone code+91 7570
Vehicle registration MP-05
Nearest cityHoshangabad
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 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 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.

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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.

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.

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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 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.