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Districts of Chambal Division
Districts of Chambal Division are under developed area and covered with dense jungle.

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Districts of Chambal DivisionDistricts of Chambal Division in Madhya Pradesh include Morena district, Sheopur District and Bhind District.

Morena District
Morena district is one of part of Chambal Division. The town of Morena is the district and divisional headquarters. The district has a widely dispersed population of 1,965,137 as of 2011. Morena district is fifth district in state in density of population after Bhopal, Indore District, Jabalpur District and Gwalior Division. Morena district is mostly farmland, and trains are a popular form of transportation, although they connect only about 15 percent of the villages within Morena. At present buses are most useful and popular means of transportation. Morena is famous for its mustard production and this district is one of the most famous oil production centres. Morena District is also famous for honey production. Morena district is dominated by Tyagi (Brahmins), Brahmins, Baghel, Gurjar, Kirar , Dhakad, Sikarwar and Tomar Rajputs Clans. Morena district comprises four sub-divisions like Morena, Ambah, Joura and Sabalgarh.

Sheopur District
Sheopur District is a district of Madhya Pradesh. The district is located in the north of the state and forms part of Chambal Division. Sheopur District is well connected by the road and railways network. Some of the main locations in Sheopur District are Vijaypur, Karahal and Baroda. The 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 town of Sheopur is the district headquarters. Other towns include Bijeypur, Karahal and Badoda. The district has a population of 687,952 and covers an area of 6606 square kilometers. 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.

Bhind District
Bhind District is a district of Madhya Pradesh state in central India of Chambal division. The town of Bhind is the district headquarters. Bhind District is situated in Chambal region in the northwest of the state. Bhind District is located about 26 degree 36 minutes North and Longitude 78 degree 46 minutes East. Agra, Etawah, Jalaun and Jhansi districts of Uttar Pradesh state to the north and the east, and the Madhya Pradesh districts of Datia bound Bhind District to the south, Gwalior to the southwest and Morena to the west.


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