What is "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 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.

The city during British time was administrated by Thakur family and post independence became a part of Central Constituency. After establishment of Madhya Pradesh as a state, Banapura became a part of the Hoshanbabad district.

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.

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.