Sheopur District is a district of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. The district is located in the north of the state and forms part of Chambal Division. The town of Sheopur is the district headquarters. Other towns include Bijeypur, Karahal and Badoda. As of 2011, its population is 687,952 and it is the third least populous district of Madhya Pradesh, after Harda and Umaria. It is one out of 21 tribal district of Madhya Pradesh. Sheopur is a city in Madhya Pradesh state. Sheopur is linked by rail to Gwalior. The town is traditionally famous for its wood carving. This is the western most town of Madhya Pradesh, Chambal River is just 25 km, which forms the boundary between Rajasthan and MP states.

Sheopur is located at northern part of Madhya Pradesh. Some of the main locations are Vijaipur, Karahal and Badoda. Major tourist attraction is Palpur wildlife sanctuary. The well-known Kaketa reservoir is located in this district. The art of woodcarving has flourished in district Sheopur and the beautifully embellished wooden ceilings, doors and lintels with finely carved designs are silent testimonials of its glory. The wood carvers of Sheopur, with great sensitivity and skill transform different varieties of wood. The important rivers like Chambal, Seep and Kuno drain the district. The Chambal, which originates in the Indore district, forms the northwestern boundary of Madhya Pradesh with Rajasthan.

Sheopur History

The 225 years history of the Sipahad kingdom as it is called a saga of untold valur and forcefully independent cultural identity. This is reflected there architectural remains, which are individual thriving tradition of performing art, paintings, sculpture and highly artistic style of living. The individual palace of Narsingh Gour, Rani mahal or Goojri mahal are striking examples of Gour architecture. The chhartries built as a mark of respect for the king Indar Singh Gour & and Kishor Das Gour after the demis is silent and solemn examples of symmetrically well-crafted architecture. The Scandias remained in control of the fort till India acquired independence. They contributed of the grandeur of the fort by adding new dimensions to its resplendent remarks. The late Maharaja Madavrao Scindia built a Diwan-A-Aam, The Darbar Hall, and a state guesthouse presently the Diwan-A-Aam.

Sheopur Climate

The average rainfall in the area is 750 mm per year. The maximum temperature can rise up to 49 degree C while the minimum temperature recorded has been 2 degree C.

Sheopur Tourism

Tourist places in Sheopur
Fort Sheopur
Doob Kund
Ram-Janki Temple
Sangam Of Rameshwar
Vijaipur Durg
Dhuruvkund and Shivnath of Utanwad
The Muth of Nimoda
The temple of Devi Panwara
The temple of Shironi Hanuman
The water temple of Baroda
The temple of Khhetrapal Jaini
The double bridge at the canal over Seep River