Dabra (Hindi: डबरा) is a town and municipality in Gwalior district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India located near National Highway 44 (NH-44). It is known for its cascading landscape and production of dhaan, a type of rice. It serves as the headquarters for both a tehsil and a coterminous community development block.

Dabra is the largest municipality in Madhya Pradesh, with the Sind River located away. Sonagir, a Jain pilgrimage, and Datia, an ancient town, are located and from Dabra respectively. Other nearby places of interest are the Temple of Bamrauli Hanuman Ji, the Dhumeshwar Mahadev Temple, the Baba Thakur Temple, the Vankhandeshwar Mahadev Mandir and the tomb of Pir Baba. Abul Fazal, one of Akbar's navratnas (nine gems), on the behest of Jahangir by Vir Singh Deo, raja of Orchha, was killed and buried in a tomb at Antri ( from Dabra towards Gwalior).

Navagraha Temple (also known as Navgrah Mandir or Navgrah Shakti Peeth) is a prominent modern Hindu temple dedicated to the Navagraha (nine celestial bodies/planets). Claimed to be Asia's largest Navagraha temple, it spans over 12 acres and features idols of all nine planets along with their consorts, a unique feature.

The temple incorporates Dravidian architecture coupled with Vastu Shastra and Jyotish principles, established on the sacred number 108. It serves as a major pilgrimage site for devotees seeking astrological remedies, planetary peace, and spiritual solace. The Pran Pratishtha (consecration) was held in February 2026.

It is located near Magrora in Dabra, therefore increasing its accessibility and growth in attraction alongside other local temples.

Education Dabra has schools for primary and secondary education (affiliated with CBSE/ICSE/MP Boards).

IPS Higher Secondary School Dabra Kendriya Vidyalaya Dabra Cambridge School St. Peter's School Mangla Higher Secondary School Shri ram school thakur baba dabra Daisy Moral Higher Secondary School Sant Kanwar Ram Higher Secondary School Shri Guru Nanak Public Higher Secondary School Central Academy High School Global International Public School Saraswati Shishu Mandir DAV Higher Secondary School Vankhandeshwar Higher Secondary School Mahatma Jyotirao Phuley Convent School Bal Shramik Vishesh Vidyalaya Balaji Public School Indian International Public School

Higher education

Government Vrandasahay PG College Government Polytechnic College, Dabra

Medical facilities

Dabra has a 100-bed government civil hospital and various private hospitals to serve health-related issues.

Transportation Railways

Dabra Railway Station is a railway station in Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. Its station code is DBA and it is operated by the Jhansi Railway Division. It serves around 2 lakh people of Dabra city, Bhitarwar, Tekanpur BSF Academy and other nearby villages.

It is connected to New Delhi, Mumbai, Bhopal, Agra, Mathura, Varanasi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Haridwar, Chhapra, Gaya, Pune, Nasik, Jammu, Amritsar, Nagpur, barouni, Nanded Sahib, Allahabad, Ferozpur, Chhindwara, Udaipur, Jaipur, Ajmer, Puri, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar and Bhubaneshwar through rail network.

Roads Dabra is connected to Gwalior and Jhansi via NH-44. This is a four-lane highway that connects major cities like Gwalior, Jhansi, Chhatarpur, Khajuraho, Panna, Satna, and, Rewa.

Airport The nearest airport from Dabra is Gwalior Airport which is from Dabra. This airport serves to Bangalore, Indore, New Delhi, Mumbai, Jammu, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Pune, Patna, Chennai, Mangaluru, Ahemdabad, and Kochi.

Geography Dabra is located at .Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dabra It has an average elevation of 201 metres (659 feet).

Demographics

As of the 2011 Census of India, Dabra had a population of 237,974. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Dabra has an average literacy rate of 57%: male literacy is 67% and, female literacy is 46%. In Dabra, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Villages Dabra tehsil/block has 155 villages in addition to the census towns of Dabra, Buzurg, Ramgarh, and Tekanpur. The villages are listed below:

Village name Total land area (hectares) Population (in 2011) Kalyani 1,108.1 3,424 Makoda 239.1 1,527 Beragarh 209 2,845 Chiruli 1,317.2 2,254 Chir Pura 318.7 1,009 Udalpada 428.9 434 Bansi 287.6 377 Masud Pur 470.4 1,064 Biramdhana 390.9 843 Kheriya 290 443 Salaiya 444.7 897 Gadhi 1,341.6 2,472 Berkheda 270.6 203 Sukha Patha 1,358.7 2,426 Ikona 730.4 1,505 Mahona 160.2 122 Hidayala 202.3 4 Lakhan Pura 316.1 1,454 Ladera 435.8 1,137 Rafatpur 186.9 334 Dhamnika 624.2 939 Gunjhar 491.8 492 Gijaurra 2,677.2 2,041 Bhageh 1,534.6 2,749 Lakhnoti 333 1,208 Ainti 254.8 259 Jangipur 230.6 614 Chak Jangipur 291.5 120 Ghongha 297.5 668 Shankarpur 373.1 424 Sakatpura 188.4 829 Gohinda 529.2 659 Chhatar Pur 169.8 394 Jargaon 738.5 1,293 Jatahra 177.5 416 Ekhara 407 805 Shuklhori 672.8 2,761 Semara 451.8 740 Mehagaon 1,511.4 3,776 Nagawan 351.2 278 Kitora 998.5 2,285 Bahadur Pur 413.1 0 Deogarh 3,856 1,309 Kiroi 981.7 1,631 Hathnoura 2,423 1,887 Sisgaon 1,181.4 1,812 Gudaichi 0 0 Semari 798.4 1,315 Kumharra 733.6 1,391 Nahatoli 380.9 671 Sili 292.2 672 Kheda 22 4 Jorasi 1,346.7 2,362 Putti 1,482.2 1,857 Kaithoda 1,125.4 1,706 Khedi 113.9 65 Chhapra 345.9 1,197 Gatari 152 850 Babu Pur 536.5 1,055 Lidhoura 254.2 1,198 Bhitora 102.8 0 Virrat 773.5 1,116 Sahona 632.6 1,793 Nibi 386.8 1,281 Pahadi 140.8 270 Patariya Pura 207 638 Bharroli 111.2 584 Karahi 491.8 1,291 Dhahi 535.3 1,892 Akbai Badi 1,649.4 4,015 Ajaigarh 614.1 1,251 Gajapur 763 1,217 Maharaj Pur 271 0 Janakpur 322.6 1,027 Dhawa 179.9 886 Samudan 428.2 1,367 Sekrajagir 839 1,599 Beru 444.9 828 Kardhu 167.5 413 Bona 255.6 1,062 Lakhiya 229.2 605 Ghamad Pura 191.4 118 Patha Panihar 633.9 2,164 Anant Peth 192.3 348 Gaindol Kalan 240.7 911 Tighru 116.7 984 Sehrai 302.9 816 Sarnagat 627.9 1,623 Badera Buzurg 264.5 716 Badera Khurd 279 568 Khedi Santal 117.6 71 Baragawan 588.2 888 Nibhera 425.9 583 Arusi 339.8 826 Belgadha 500.9 739 Chand Pur 1,140 3,523 Karra 529.3 1,206 Geydol Khurd 211 457 Chetu Pada 322.9 705 Raipur 295.2 348 Simiriya Tal 1,468.9 3,950 Barol 403.5 1,831 Patharra 257.8 712 Itayal 792.6 2,277 Salwai 1,361.9 3,596 Chitoli 262.9 365 Lohgarh 1,176.1 2,139 Berkheda 206 424 Arru 471.3 1,934 Khedi Natawa 187.4 569 Sultanpur 190.9 932 Maharaj Pur 500.8 1,958 Chitawani 911.8 1,464 Khadwai 651.8 2,032 Chomo 463.4 1,002 Rampura 158.2 387 Khedi Parasar 378.3 840 Khajurahai 360.8 789 Rajiyawar 426 1,038 Litapura 308 752 Gobra 234.4 923 Gulihai 444.6 993 Sehtol 376 862 Chhimak 755.2 4,085 Thethiyapura 227.6 430 Sunwai 225.9 758 Akbai (Antri) 477.2 935 Khedi Raimal 382.6 1,220 Sekra 360.4 1,059 Sirsa 341.6 1,253 Sirol 214.7 818 Deora 224.1 915 Jawal 230.7 172 Kosha 308.8 754 Shinghpur 106.4 624 Kariyawati 1,252.3 2,996 Sarwa 369.9 1,076 Samchauli 157.7 490 Jhadoli 386.2 2,212 Jatrathi 366.9 1,279 Rarua 516.3 360 Milghan 495.6 1,035 Lidhora 467.3 1,327 Dhirora 313.4 740 Simiriya Bhehsnari 310.7 761 Nunhari 302 1,006 Masud Pur 225 659 Kisoli 192.5 532 Jarawani 299.1 703 Baraua 216.1 502 Bhensnari 1,321.9 2,692 Bijak Pur 1,127.5 2,151 Magrora 1,356.4 2,254 Barotha 534.7 3,112 Sirohi 287.4 1,855

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