History

Dholpur District is a district of Rajasthan state in Northern India. The town of Dholpur is the district headquarters. Dholpur District is a part of Bharatpur Divisional Commissionerate. It was carved out from the erstwhile Bharatpur District on 15 April 1982.

Dholpur District has an area of 3084 km². The Chambal River forms the southern boundary of the district, across which lies the state of Madhya Pradesh. The district is bounded by the state of Uttar Pradesh on the east and northeast, by Bharatpur District of Rajasthan on the northwest, and Karauli District of Rajasthan on the west. All along the bank of the Chambal River the district is deeply intersected by ravines; low ranges of hills in the western portion of the district supply quarries of fine-grained and easily worked red sandstone.

Administratively the district is divided into four subdivisions, Dholpur, Bari, Rajakhera, and Baseri, and six tehsils, Dholpur, Bari, Rajakhera, Basedi, Sarmathura and Saipau.

The economy of the district is primarily agricultural. The regional language of Dholpur is “Braj Bhasha,” which has fragrances of Bundelkhandi and Khadi bhasha. It is because Dholpur is situated at the center surrounded by three states of Braj kshetra, are Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.

It is famous for Chambal Bharka (Sand made Mountains).Dholpur district has many historical and cultural sites that attract tourists from all over the world. Some of the most popular tourist attractions in the district are:

• Machkund Temple: This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located on the banks of the Chambal River. The temple is famous for its architectural beauty and is visited by thousands of tourists every year.
• Sher Shikar Gurudwara: This gurudwara is located near the Chambal River and is a popular pilgrimage site for Sikhs. It is believed that Guru Nanak Dev Ji stayed here during his travels.
• Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary: This wildlife sanctuary is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including tigers, leopards, and crocodiles. It is a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers.
• Chambal Gardens: These beautiful gardens are located on the banks of the Chambal River and are a popular picnic spot.

List of Tehsils in Dholpur, Rajasthan

• Bari.
• Baseri.
• Dhaulpur.
• Mania.
• Rajakhera.
• Sarmathura.
• Sepau.