Home to the tribal with Bhils constituting half of the total
populations Banswara has its name derived from Bans or bamboo trees, which once
grew here in abundance. Maharawal Jamal Singh founded the erstwhile state. With
Udaipur and Chittorgarh, forming its boundaries, the district presently comprises
of the territories of former Banswara State and the Chieftainship of Kushalgarh.
While the central and western portion of the district are fertile plains, the
scattered ranges of the Aravali form the eastern region. The ancient town is
surrounded by a stone wall, now in ruins. A palace of a former ruler of Banswara
stands overlooking the town.
The teak forests are found on the slopes of the Aravalli hills. Mango, Khajur
and Mahua trees are also a part of the vegetation of the district. Banswara
has rich wildlife including squirrels, lizards, snakes, chinkara, ronj and four
horned antelope. Panthers can be seen rarely. The avian variety includes the
black drongo, grey shirke, green bee-eater, parrot, jungle crow, wood pecker
and common myna. Grey jungle fowl and grey partridge are generally spotted in
the remote parts of the forests.
Banswara Places of Interest: Anand Sagar Lake, Shir Raj Mandir, Kadgi
Pick Up Wear, Dialab Lake.
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Fairs & Festivals in Banswara: Baneshwar Fair, Vagad Festival, Holi,
Deevo, Ghotia Amba Fair.
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