Chitrakoot

Population: 9,91,697

Headquarters: Karvi \ Chitrakoot

Urban population: 

Rural Population:

Number of Tehsils: 4

Geographical Area:3,164 sq km

On the border of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya PradeshVindhya mountain rangeNestled amidst the Chitrakoot is famous for its spiritual glory, natural beauty and mythological heritage.

It is believed that Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana spent a significant portion of their exile here. The aarti at Ramghat on the banks of the Mandakini River, the circumambulation of Kamadgiri Mountain, and the mysterious caves of Gupt Godavari give Chitrakoot its distinctive identity.

The approximately 5-kilometer-long circumambulation of Kamadgiri mountain passes through both the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Gupt Godavari Caves known for its natural structure and the stream of water flowing inside the caves.

This is considered to be the same holy land where Lord Shri Ram's younger brother Bharat ji came to meet him during his exile and where the memories of the devotional tradition of Goswami Tulsidas ji are still alive.

Due to its religious beliefs and historical importance, Chitrakoot is counted among the major pilgrimage sites of North India.