 | Datia | |
About the District
Datia is an administrative district of Madhya Pradesh with its head quarters located at the town of Datia. The district is bounded by Bhind to the north, Gwalior to the west and Shivpuri to the south, and by Jhansi of Uttar Pradesh to the east. The district is part of Gwalior Division.
Datia was a princely state of Madhya Pradesh during the British. The old town is surrounded by stone walls, gardens and palaces. It is very close to Gwalior and has common boundary with Uttar Pradesh.
Jhansi is only about 25 km from Datia.
Attractions
Peetambra Peeth, Gujarra, Botanical Garden, Sonagiri-Temples, Badoni, Unao-Balaji Sun Temple Seondha, Pancham Kavi Ki Toriya, Govind Palace Bhander, Udnu Ki Toriya, Rajgarh Palace & Museum.
Facts & Figures
| Area | 2691 sq. km |
| Latitude | 25° 28" to 26° 20" North |
| Longitude | 78° 10" to 78° 45" East |
| Population (2001) | 627818 |
| Males | 337842 |
| Females | 289976 |
| Sex Ratio | 858 females per 1000 males |
| Literacy Rate | 61% |
| No. of Tehsil | 03 |
| No. ofBlocks | 03 |
| No. of Villages | 602 |
| Postal Code | 475661 |
| STD Code | 07522 |
Datia is well connected by rail and road. Datia railway station is the nearest railhead. One can also reach Datia via Jhansi which is 30 km away. Gwalior (M.P.) is 75 km from Datia and is well connected by trains and roadways and private buses. Nearest airport is Gwalior.
