Sheopur

Sheopur is a district in the State of Madhya Pradesh in India.

Total area of the district is 6,66,081 Sq km.

The district is divided into divided into 2 ub-Divisions, 3 Tehsils, 3 Blocks and 4 Nagar Palikas/Nagar Panchayats.

Population of the district as per census 2001 was 5,59,715.

History

History of the district dates back from ancient times. There was a city known as `Dom`, which was the capital of Kachhwaha Kingdom.

In Doob Kund area, there are the remains of Har Gauri Temple which was said to be built in 11th century.

Politics

Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 2008

1 Sheopur Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Sheopur Tehsil.

2 Vijaypur Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Madhya Pradesh - 1). Vijaypur Tehsil and 2). Karahal Tehsil.

Places of interest

Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary, Kaketa reservoir, Doob Kund, Sangam Of Rameshwar, Vijaypur Durg,