Katni district

Katni District
Katni district
Clockwise from top-left: Tigawa Temples, Vishnu Varaha temples in Karitalai Karanpur, foundation in Dhitwara, Vijayraghav Fort, Tapasi Matha in Bilhari
Location of Katni District in Madhya Pradesh
Location of Katni District in Madhya Pradesh
Coordinates (Katni): 23°43′30″N 80°16′50″E / 23.72500°N 80.28056°E / 23.72500; 80.28056
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DivisionJabalpur
HeadquartersKatni
Tehsils
Government
 • District MagistrateMr.Prayank Mishra IAS
 • Superintendent of PoliceSunil Kumar Jain
Area
 • Total4,949 km2 (1,911 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total1,292,042
 • Density260/km2 (680/sq mi)
 • Urban
263,543
Demographics
 • Literacy73.62 per cent
 • Sex ratio948
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Websitekatni.nic.in

Katni District, also known as Murwara District, is one of the 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. The town of Katni (Murwara) is the District headquarters. The District is part of Jabalpur Division. The District occupies an area of 4949.59 km2.