Madhya Pradesh · Bundelkhand

Sagar District

Headquarters: Sagar

Sagar is the largest city of Madhya Pradesh's Bundelkhand and a major centre of education, built around the Lakha Banjara lake. It is home to Dr. Harisingh Gour University, founded in 1946. Nearby Eran preserves remarkable Gupta-period sculpture, including a colossal Varaha (boar) image.

Places to know in Sagar

• Lakha Banjara Lake – The lake at the heart of Sagar city.
• Dr. Harisingh Gour University – Central university founded in 1946 by Sir Hari Singh Gour.
• Eran – Gupta-era archaeological site with a giant Varaha sculpture.
• Rahatgarh Fort and Falls – Hill fort and seasonal waterfall on the Bina river.

People of Sagar

• Sir Hari Singh Gour – Jurist and educationist who founded the University of Sagar.

Cities and towns

Sagar, Bina, Khurai, Rahatgarh, Garhakota, Deori, Banda, Rehli

Rivers

Bina, Dhasan, Bebas, Sonar, Bearma

Known for

Lakha Banjara Lake, University of Sagar, Eran, Education hub

More of Bundelkhand, Madhya Pradesh

• Sagar – headquarters Sagar; Lakha Banjara Lake, University of Sagar, Eran, Education hub
• Damoh – headquarters Damoh; Kundalpur, Jain pilgrimage, Tiger reserve, Singorgarh
• Tikamgarh – headquarters Tikamgarh; Kundeshwar, Jain tirths, Bundela heritage, Old tanks and lakes
• Niwari – headquarters Niwari; Orchha, Ram Raja Temple, Bundela capital, Betwa river
• Chhatarpur – headquarters Chhatarpur; Khajuraho, Chandela temples, Maharaja Chhatrasal, Ken river
• Panna – headquarters Panna; Diamonds, Panna Tiger Reserve, Chhatrasal's capital, Prannath temple
• Datia – headquarters Datia; Datia Palace, Pitambara Peeth, Sonagiri, Bundela architecture