Banswara District is a district in Rajasthan, which is an Indian State. The headquarters of the district is located in the city of Banswara. Udaipur borders the district on the north direction and Chittorgarh District on the northeast, while Madhya Pradesh state surrounds the district on the east and southeast, Gujarat state on the southwest and Durgapur District on the west. Banswara District is positioned on the southern part of the state of Rajasthan. Banswara is a city in the Banswara District. Maharawal Jagmal Singh discovered the princely state of Banswara. It derived its name from the bamboo forests in the area which is called bans. Because of the existence of the many islands in the Mahi River, the city is also named as City of Hundred Islands. The Mahi River runs through Banswara. Picturesque mountain ranges surrounds the city by all sides and is considered as one of the most stunning and scenic cities in Rajasthan. On the peaks of these mountains, some archaic temples are located. Madareshvar Temple, one of such ancient temples is also one of the most popular and well-known temple in the city.

The Banswara District is positioned in the Mahi River Basin. The Mahi River originates from Madhya Pradesh in the Vindhya Range and runs across the district of Banswara. From southeast the river enter it and runs towards the northern side of the district. From there it takes a southwest curve, thereby forming the border between Banswara and Dungarpur districts. It then pours itself into the Gulf of Cambay after entering Gujarat. The Banswara district has a wealthy assortment of plants, animal and birds. The forest is mainly made out of teak trees. A vast array of wild animals such as leopard, chinkara and birds like fowl, partridge, black drongo, grey shrike, green bee-eater, bulbul and parrot are found in the district.

Banswara History

The eastern portion of the region comprise of the Banswara district. This region is also known as Vagad and Vagwar. In the past, this district used to be a significant state, which was governed by the Maharavals. The story goes that Bansia, who was a Bhil ruler governed this place and the name Banswara was derived from the name of this ruler. Jagmal Singh overpowered and then killed Bansia. As a result he became the first Maharaval of the princely state. Another reason that the place is termed Bansia is the fact that, bamboos are found in these forests in great quantity. Under the leadership of Govindgiri, a social reformer and Punja, some Bhils rebelled in 1913. But the rebellion was hushed up in November, 1913. During a peaceful and non-violent meeting, Bhils were shot to death in great many numbers at the Mangarh Hillock. This incident is better known as the Mini Jalianwala Bagh massacre. Now this place is considered to be a sacred place and is commonly known as the Mangarh Dham. The Banswara State and Kushalgarh Chief ship was combined with the Greater Rajasthan in 1949, during the unification of the princely states in the Union of India. Banswara was created as a distinct district by unifying these principalities.

Banswara Culture

Banswara District is positioned in the midst of the Aravallis. Banswara symbolizes tribal culture in its truest form. The reason that the place is named Banswara is because of the fact that previously the area was filled with bamboo trees. King Jagmal Singh discovered the town of Banswara. The place is also termed as Lodhikashi as it has eleven and a half Swayambhoo Shivlings. Another title given to the place is An area of Hundred Islands.

The border of Banswara meets with that of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh as the Banswara district is located in the southern portion of Rajasthan. As a result of this neighborhood, a packed and solid culture is created. A blend of Gujarati, Malwi, Rajasthani and Mewari cultures has created a new culture here known as the Vagdi culture. The district contains plentiful and abundant forests, hills and wildlife. The natives of this region are the Tribals. Archaic temples and its natural beauty are the things that the place is famous for.

Banswara Climate

The climatic condition of the district is much gentler than the climate in the desert areas, which are situated in the north and north-west part. The maximum temperature ranges from 45 to 46 degree Celsius and the minimum range being 10 to 20 degree Celsius. 922.4 mm is the usual annual rainfall recorded in the region.

Banswara Tourism

Tourist places in Banswara

Tripura Sundari
Anand Sagar Lake
Mahi Dam
Chheench
Kagdi Pick up Weir
Diablab Lake
Arthuna
Shri Raj Mandir
Madareshwar
Shri Sai Baba Mandir
Abdulla Pir
Ram Kund
Andeshwar (Jain Temple)
Bhim Kund
Talwara
Paraheada