Karauli (करौली) is a district in eastern Rajasthan, India, with its administrative headquarters in Karauli town. It is known for its former princely heritage, red sandstone architecture and Hindu pilgrimage sites. Its landscape includes rocky hills, farmland and ravines near the Chambal River.
Agriculture, livestock rearing, stone quarrying, small businesses and pilgrimage-related trade support local livelihoods. Hindi and regional speech varieties are commonly used, while fairs, devotional traditions and Rajasthani customs shape cultural life. Notable landmarks include Karauli’s City Palace, the Madan Mohan Temple and the Kaila Devi Temple, which attracts large numbers of devotees during its annual fair.
Common civic concerns include reliable drinking water, irrigation, road maintenance, public transport and access to healthcare and education in rural settlements. Employment opportunities and support for farmers are important priorities. Residents also have a stake in responsible quarrying, heritage conservation, sanitation and managing crowds and waste around major pilgrimage destinations.