AT A GLANCE

Location: Western part of Madhya Pradesh, India

Coordinates: 22.10°N to 23.05°N latitude, 75.30°E to 77.10°E longitude

Division: Ujjain Division

Area: Approximately 7,020 sq. km

Population (2011): Around 1.56 million

Major Cities/Towns: Dewas (District headquarters), Sonkatch, Kannod, Bagli

Languages Spoken: Hindi (official), Malwi dialect

Administrative Subdivisions: 9 tehsils – Sonkatch, Dewas, Bagli, Kannod, Tonk-Khurd, Khategaon, Satwas, Hatpipliya and Udainagar

Economy:

Agriculture-based, with wheat, soybean, pulses, and cotton being major crops

Industrial activity in Dewas city, which has a mix of small-scale industries

Key Rivers: Kshipra, Kali Sindh

Climate: Tropical wet and dry, with hot summers, a monsoon season, and mild winters

Tourist Attractions: Tekri Mata Temple, Chamunda Hill, Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary

Connectivity: Well-connected by road and rail, with proximity to Indore, a major city

Famous For: Industrial town and religious temples, especially Chamunda Mata Temple.

Dewas is an important district for both its agricultural and industrial contributions to the state, combining rural and urban features.