Banavara is a town in the south Indian state of Karnataka.
Banavara is located in the Arsikere taluk of Hassan district in Karnataka. It is located 15 km from Arsikere city. It is known for its clothing stores.
Banavara is a Hobli that has many villages.
Villages with historical importance include Manakathuru. () which hosts Kalabaireshwara temple () and is located 4 km from à ²¬à ²¾à ²£à ²¾à ²µà ²°. Mallapura villages, located 2 km north-east of Banavara in Huliyar road.
The National Highways NH 206 and NH 234 pass through Banavara.
As of 2001 India census, Banavara had a population of 8,327, including 4,214 males and 4,113 females.