The district of Katni is one of those 50 districts that make up the state of Madhya Pradesh. The district of Katni is a part of the Jabalpur division of the state of Madhya Pradesh. The district has its main centre of administration located in the city of Katni itself. The district gets its name from the main city that it has. Not a lot is known about the past conditions of the district. The geography of the districts might just of those rugged types that makes irrigation and other forms of growing of plants difficult. The district of Katni covers a land area of 4949 sq km. The district has a population of approximately around 12.9 lacs individuals. The population density of the district is approximately 261 people per sq km. The district is not one of those developed districts as it is listed in the list of 250 most backward districts of India. The district receives funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program for proper administration.