Brief Profile of Gwalior

LOCATION:

            Gwalior district is situated in the northern region of Madhya Pradesh, 389 Km north from the state capital Bhopal, and 315 Km south from Nation capital New Delhi, lying between 25°43´ - 26°21´ North latitude and 77°40´ – 78°39´ East Longitudes. The Central Railway line and the famous Agra-Bombay Road pass through the Gwalior district.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND :

Gwalior has a very rich historical background. The rulers of Gwalior state gave due importance to the cultural activities and thus Gwalior gharana of music flourished. The famous musician of Akbar regime Tansen belonged to Gwalior. Gwalior is also known as city of music. The famous musical programme “Tansen Samaroh” is celebrated every year with bright colours. More than 100 years old and famous Gwalior Trade fair (Gwalior Mela) is held every year in the month of January. The rulers of Gwalior build huge Forts and Monuments which still boast about the cultural heritage of Gwalior. Scindia Public School is one of the oldest public schools in the country situated at the Gwalior Fort. Gwalior is very well connected from Bhopal, New Delhi, Mumbai and other important cities of the country by Road, Rail and Air. Important monuments of Gwalior includes Gwalior Fort and its “Sound & Light” show, Man Mandir Palace, Jai Vilas Palace, Sahastrabahu ka Mandir, Gujari Mahal, Tansen’s Tomb, Gaus ka Makbara, Museum, Scindia Mahal, Moti Mahal, Surya Mandir etc. 

GEOGRAPHICAL PROFILE :  

    The total area of the district is 5214 Sq. Km, which is about 1% of the state. The district is situated at the height of about 210 Meters from the sea level. The geography of the district is characterized by uneven rivers, plane fertile fields and scanty forests. Block Ghatigaon is hilly and forest land area and has very low population in habitat. These regional imbalances also get reflected in educational disparity. The district is at the centre of the grid region. It is surrounded by district Morena in the north, Shivpuri in the south, district Bhind in the east and district Datia in the west. There are four development blocks namely Morar, Dabra Ghatigaon and Bhitarwar.

CLIMATE:

Gwalior has a sub tropical climate with very hot summers, but in the winter months it is usually temperate and for short period extremely cold.. The maximum temperature goes up to 44oC in summer whereas the minimum goes down as low as up to 1.6oC in the month of December. Month of June accomplished with hot dusty winds. The average rain in the district is about 850 mm. The extreme variance of climatic conditions affects the efficiency and mentality of habitants considerably.