Shivpuri district

Shivpuri is an administrative district in Madhya Pradesh that spreads across the Malwa Plateau with deciduous forests, small hilltops, and Deccan Traps formations visible throughout. The territory divides into multiple administrative divisions, each displaying different landscape and geological features.

The area was known as Narwar District of the princely state of Gwalior until 1947, when it absorbed several territories and took its present shape. This integration of different states and estates shaped the current geographic and administrative structure.

The district forms part of the Malwa Plateau region, where communities maintain traditional crafts and local customs that shape daily life in villages and towns. People here observe seasonal celebrations tied to agriculture and the natural rhythms of the landscape.

A major highway connects this district with larger cities, making it accessible by road for visitors. The town of Shivpuri serves as the administrative hub and provides lodging and basic services for travelers.

The district contains a large impact crater that ranks among the biggest on the Asian continent and represents a rare geological formation. This natural feature often goes unnoticed by visitors despite being a remarkable testament to Earth's history.

Location: Gwalior division

Capital city: Shivpuri

Shares border with: Sheopur district, Lalitpur district

Website: http://shivpuri.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 25.42000,77.66000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30