Chitrakoot is India's only district split between Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

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Chitrakoot is the only district in India divided between two states: Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Four tehsils are in Uttar Pradesh, while Chitrakoot Nagar is part of Madhya Pradesh's Satna district. This unique division is due to its location in the Vindhya mountain range. Residents are governed by different state administrations, each with its own laws. Chitrakoot is also a significant religious site, linked to the exile of Lord Ram, and features many sacred locations, including Kamadgiri Mountain and the Mandakini River.


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