Banswara

Banswara: Land of Hundred Islands! Friday at 7:30 PM, two families indulge in deep discussion of where to spend the weekend? As, we had explored most of the BANSWARA which is 257 km via NH 48 from Cherrapunjee of Rajasthan or The Land of Hundred Islands. Road Trip: Ahmedabad to Banswara This time we were accompanied by another family with a girl child. So, we bought travel essentials and gathered Road trip mates- two families. Quick Info about Banswara Banswara is a city in South Rajasthan. It was founded by Maharawal Jagmal Singh. Initially, it was ruled by Bhil ruler Bansia and got its name Banswara. It is also believed to get its name from ‘ Bans’- bamboo forests once in the region. Day 1: Visiting Mahi Dam site After a heavy lunch and quick nap we discussed with the receptionist about the site seeing around the place. He told that we can watch sunset from a nearby Mahi dam, which was just 15 km from the hotel. Immediately, we liked the idea and started towards the dam. The dam site was not a common place among the visitors but still we found two cars going in the same direction. After crossing two or three small villages, we reached at one of the deserted place where we were alone with one functional dam and a broken bridge. We clicked few shots and saw that an abandoned stairs going to the top of dam. We tried to find some security personnel to get permission before going to the top but we didn’t find anyone. We were quite curious as well as thrilled about the idea of...

The district is in the eastern part of the region of Vagwar or Vagad. This former princely state was governed by the Maharavals. In 1949 the princely state became part of Greater Rajasthan and became a separate district. The nearest railway station is Ratlam Junction which is 80 kilometers away. The nearest airport is at Udaipur city located 160 kilometers from the town of Banswara. The main inhabitants of the district are tribals like the Ninamas, Bhil Meenas, Bhils, Charpotas and Bhils. The population of the district is around 15,01,589 according to the 2001 census. The population of males is around 7,60,686 and that of females is around 7,40,903. Banswara district is subdivided into three sub divisions, eight development blocks and five tehsils. The eight development blocks are Kushalgarh, Anandpuri, Ghatol, Talwara, Peepalkhunt, Bagidora, Sajjangarh and Garhi. The district also has 28 ILR Circles, 307 Gram Panchayats, 1474 revenue villages and 215 Patwar Mandals. Some of the important tourist destinations in Banswara are Anand Sagar Lake, Mahi Dam, Kagdi Pick Up Weir, Madareshwar, Talwara, Shri Raj Mandir, Diablab Lake, Shri Sai Baba Mandir, Andeshwar (Jain Temple), Abdulla Pir, Paraheada, Tripura Sundari, Ram Kund, Bhim Kund, Arthuna and Chheench Facts of Banswara District State Rajasthan District Banswara District HQ Banswara Population (2011) 1,797,485 Growth 26.53% Sex Ratio 980 Literacy 56.33 Area (km 2) 5037 Density (/km 2) 399 Tehsils Bagidora, Banswara, Garhi, ...

Banswara is titled from the surrounding “bans”, or bamboo woods. With its historical, cultural, & natural assets, Banswara has established itself as a unique entity in south Rajasthan, surrounded by the stunning Aravali hills and lush green terrain. Despite external invasions, the tribally populated territory of the Vagad region has preserved its tradition. Banswara has a lot of tourist attractions that are both historical & cultural. You may see a variety of historic temples here, a few of which are still intact and others that are in ruins. Not only is the location a popular tourist attraction in general, but it is also a unique location for religious tourism. Arthuna’s archaeological importance has made it among Banswara’s most popular tourist attractions. Because of the numerous little islands in the Mahi River, it is also known as the Land of Hundred Islands. Another well-known site in the city is the Mahi Dam. Aside from tourist attractions, there are a variety of fairs and melas hosted throughout the year. These festivals draw thousands of tourists and pilgrims from Rajasthan and neighboring regions. The following are the top 5 tourist attractions to visit in Banswara, Rajasthan: 1. Arthuna Utthunaka was the ancient name for the area. During the eleventh and twelfth centuries A.D., it was the capital of the Paramara monarchs of Vagad. They supported both Jainism & Saivism; hence they built several Shiva temples at Arthuna. This site and the adjacent areas have group...

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday laid the foundation stone for the construction of a siphon on the Anas river in Lankai and a Rs 2,500 crore canal project in Magarda of Banswara district. Officials said the Upper High-Level Canal project will provide water for irrigation in 338 villages of six tehsils in the district. Addressing a function on the occasion, Gehlot also announced that the gram panchayat chhoti sarva in Banswara district will be upgraded to a panchayat samiti. He said the canal project will play an important role in the socio-economic upliftment of the region. Gehlot said the project will provide irrigation facilities to a 42,000-hectare area of 338 villages. According to a statement, the chief minister said his government has left no stone unturned in developing tribal-dominated districts. The amount of the Tribal Development Fund has been increased from Rs 100 crore to Rs 500 crore, he said, adding a provision of Rs 100 crore has been made for the development of the Beneshwar Dham. Gehlot said the state government is working to provide relief to cattle herders through various schemes. In case of the death of milch cows due to lumpy disease, an assistance of Rs 40,000 will be distributed to the cattle herders on June 16. He said that under the Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Pashu Bima Yojana, two milch cows and buffaloes are also being insured free of cost at Rs 40,000 per animal. Gehlot also referred to various public welfare schemes of his government...

The district of Banswara gets its name from the ‘bans’ or bamboo trees that once grew here in abundance. Located in southern Rajasthan, the city is also known as the Cherrapunji of Rajasthan (Receives highest rainfall in the state) and ‘City of Hundred Islands’, due to presence of numerous islands on the Mahi River at Chachakota. Banswara is also the greenest City in the Rajasthan. History of Banwara Since antiquity, Banswara has been land of tribes. Around 1400 BC, Bhils and Minas roamed and ruled the land. The princely state of Banswara was established byJagmal Singh after defeating and killingaBhilruler Bansia or Wasna. The district is said be named after the same Bhil ruler or probablyfor the “bans” or bamboo forests in the area. The rulers of the state bore the title ‘Maharawal’ from 1688 onwards. Banswara State became a British protectorate on 16 November 1818. Banswara district forms eastern part of the region known as Vagad or Vagwar. Another popular name of the city is ‘Little Kashi’ or ‘Lodhikashi’, due to the presence of 12 and a half Swayambhoo Shivalingas. Banswara: Location, Area & Administration District of Banswara is situated in the southern most part of Rajasthan, at an average altitude of 302 meters. It is the small district with area of 5037sq. km and lies between 23.11° N to 23.56° N latitudes and 73.58° E to 74.49° E. longitudes. The district boundary in the east and south coincides with the state boundaries of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat respectively,...

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On the way to Banswara from Udaipur There is an area of Rajasthan that is little-known and even less visited. Deep in the southern side of the state, surrounded by the Aravalli Hills and Mahi Dam, lies the tribal district of Rajasthan – Banswara. If one was to judge the place based on pictures, Banswara could have been mistaken for the North Eastern state of Meghalaya or the Lake District of England. Until I saw it myself, I, too, couldn’t believe a city of hundred islands could exist in a desert state. What separates ‘Cherrapunji of Rajasthan’ due to receiving the highest rain in Rajasthan and is also called the greenest city of the state. However, the nickname that stood out the best for me was the ‘City of Hundred Islands’ because of the hundred small islands on the River Mahi, which flows through the region. Let me take you on a virtual voyage of this hidden gem of Rajasthan. Table of Contents • • • • • • • • • • • The Journey from Udaipur to Banswara Some 165 km from Udaipur lies the Banswara district. The four-hour road journey was comfortable and brought alive the joy of road trips. It would have been a crime to go on a road trip and not enjoy the kadak Dhaba chai with piping hot kachori. So, my first pit stop came relatively early, just 20 km from Udaipur, when we stopped at a local tea stall, ‘Kewada Ki Naal’. The humble tea stall has gained popularity among locals for the special tea made from locally grown herbs, mainly lemongrass. The Tea stall has been there f...