Katni (कटनी) is a district in northeastern Madhya Pradesh, India, with its administrative headquarters in Katni city, also known as Murwara. It is known for limestone and other mineral resources, cement production, and its importance as a railway junction connecting routes across central India.
The district includes busy urban neighbourhoods and rural communities supported by farming, trade, transport and mineral-based industries. Hindi is widely spoken, alongside regional speech varieties. Festivals, local markets and religious traditions shape community life. Notable heritage sites include the ancient temple at Tigawa and the remains of the historic settlement at Bilhari, reflecting the area’s long cultural history.
Common civic concerns include reliable drinking water, road maintenance, sanitation and waste collection. Mining and industrial activity bring attention to air quality, land use and environmental safeguards. Residents also care about employment, public healthcare, education, railway connectivity and access to services in villages farther from the district headquarters.