District at a Glance
Banda district is one of the districts located on the eastern edge of the Bundelkhand region. It is situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India. Banda town is the divisional headquarters of the Chitrakoot Dham division and also the district headquarters. The district of Banda shares its borders with Fatehpur, Hamirpur, Mahoba, and Chitrakoot districts. Banda is famous for its Shajar stone (which is used in making jewelry) and for the historically and architecturally significant Kalinjar Fort.
