Banswara district, Administrative district in Udaipur division, India.
The Banswara district extends across 5,037 square kilometers of southern Rajasthan, containing numerous lakes and the flowing Mahi River through its territory.
The district received its name in 1529 after the defeat of Bhil chief Bansia, who previously controlled this region located between Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
The Bhil tribal population forms a substantial part of the district's inhabitants, speaking the Vagri language and maintaining traditional craft production.
The district headquarters in Banswara city manages eight administrative subdivisions, providing governmental services across twelve tehsils and eleven development blocks.
The district records some of the highest rainfall amounts in Rajasthan, supporting extensive bamboo forests and diverse agricultural production.
Location: Udaipur division
Capital city: Banswara
Website: http://banswara.nic.in
Shares border with: Dungarpur district, Jhabua district, Ratlam district
Website: http://banswara.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 27.20000,74.00000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:11
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