Bhanwarkuan
BHANWARKUAN
भँवरकुआँ | |
|---|---|
Suburb | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Indore District |
| City | Indore |
| Zone | 13 |
| Ward | 64-Chitawad 74-Vishnupuri |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) |
| • Mayor | Malini Laxmansingh Gaur |
| • District Collector | Manish Singh, IAS |
| • Corporator | Seema Virang (Ward 64) Surendra Singh (Ward 74) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 165,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 452001 |
| Vehicle registration | MP-09 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Indore |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Rau |
| Website | imcindore |
Bhanwarkuan is a sub-urban locality of Indore, India.
History
The area has historically been home to the Takshashila Campus[1] of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, ever since its inception in 1956. Also, the Holkar Science College has had its academic campus in Bhanwarkuan for over a century.
Geography
A lot of motels, hotels and housing society are blooming up here. There are more than 15 sectors which houses more than 5000 houses. A lot of the residential areas are occupied by students who study at various colleges on a rented basis. There is a presence of the Residential Campus of DAVV and Holkar Science College.
Neighbouring suburbs: Navlakha, Khandwa Naka, Khatiwala Tank
Arterial Roads: Agra-Bombay Road (NH-52), Ujjain-Indore-Khandwa Road (MP SH-27)
Politics
Bhanwarkuan area falls under the Rau Assembly Constituency in Indore District. The current elected Member is Jitu Patwari from the Congress.
Transport
Rail
The nearest railway station is Saifee Nagar railway station. However, it is just a flag station. The Indore Junction railway station is not too far away. Public transport such as autos, taxis, magic-vans, city buses are readily available.
Bus
Bhanwarkuan being located on the arterial A.B. Road (Agra–Bombay NH-52), several City Bus routes serve the area, with fares ranging from ₹10.00 to ₹25.00 or even more depending on distance. Bus Routes passing by The Nayak Tantya Bhil Square (Bhanwarkuan)[2][3] are [4]
| Route No. | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| C-3 | Tejaji Nagar | Gandhi Nagar |
| M-4 | Tejaji Nagar | Chhota Bangarda |
| R-5 | Aurobindo Hospital | Mhow Naka |
| M-6 | Tejaji Nagar | Rajwada |
| M-19 | Bhanwarkuan | Simrol |
| M-37 | Kanadiya Bypass | Gandhi Nagar |
Places of interest
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee Regional Park: A well-developed natural landscape and park alongside the Pipliyapala Lake.
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya: A State University of Madhya Pradesh
- Holkar Science College: A esteemed autonomous college of Indore
- Satprakashan Sanchar Kendra: An audio-video processing centre
- INOX Sapna Sangeeta: A multiplex for movie-goers
References
- Kansal, Santosh. "Takshashila Campus Map" (PDF). dauniv.ac.in. DAVV. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- "Bhanwarkua Square to be renamed as The Nayak Tantya Bhil Square" (in Hindi). bhaskar.com. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- Sharma, Shubham (22 November 2021). "Indore: The name of Bhanwarkuan square shall be "The Nayak Tantya Bhil"" (in Hindi). Indore: khabarsatta.com. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- "Routes of City Bus". Indore City Bus. Retrieved 10 April 2016.