Banapura
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 | |
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Town | |
Banapura Location in Madhya Pradesh, India Banapura Banapura (India) | |
| Coordinates: 22°28′55″N 77°28′30″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 India census, 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.