Anuppur district is a tribal dominated district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, which forms a part of the central India. Anuppur district was created on 15th August in the year 2003 out of Shahdol district and forms a part of the Rewa division. Anuppur is the administrative headquarters of this district. The area of the district measures 3701 square kilometers. According to the census of 2001, the population of the Anuppur district is 667,155 out of which 309624 are scheduled tribes and 48376 are scheduled castes. It is because of the huge tribal population that Anuppur district is also known as a tribal dominated district. The total literacy percentage of this district is 57.76%, which is less than that of the national literacy percentage recorded as 59%. Anuppur district consists of a series of mountain ranges and rivers and can be subdivided into three geographical divisions namely, High lands of mountain ranges, Low lands of rivers and the Central plateau. The rivers, which flow in the Anuppur district, are River Son, River Johila, River Tipan, River Narrmada, River Kewai and River Chandas. The Maikal mountain range located in this district extends from the southern part of the district to the eastern part. The climatic conditions in Anuppur district can be marked as temperate. The monsoon season lasts from June to October. The highest temperature is recorded in the month of June and the lowest is recorded in the first month of the year according to the English calendar. The maximum and minimum temperature of this district remains as 46 degree centigrade and 2.6 degree centigrade respectively.

One third of the total area of this district consists of dense forests and regarded as a hilly area. The main trees found in the Anuppur district are Sarai, Teak and Shisham. The flowers of Guli and Mahua grown in this district provide the inhabitants with edible oil. The tribal people of this district also uses the flowers of the Mahua tree for making wine. Anuppur district is also very rich in mineral resources and the names of the minerals found in this district are bauxite, coal and fire clay. Most of the coalmines of this district are located in Kotma sub division. The region of Amarkantak is known for its deposits of bauxite. According to the survey of the year 1998, the region is recorded to have an establishment of 106 industries both large scale and small scale. The Orient Paper Mill and the Soda Factory are situated in the region of Amlai. Small-scale industries of polythene and baskets of bamboo are also run in this district. A Bidi factory is also situated in the region of Venkatnagar in the Anuppur district. For the production of electricity Amarkantak Thermal Power Plant is established. About 94% of the villages of this district are electrified. The total generating capacity of the Chachai Power house is 290 MW. Anuppur district also has provisions for post and telecommunication facilities. There are 111 post offices in total and their branches are in regular operation in the whole district. There are also 6 telegram offices and the district is also recorded with the provision of 2038 telephone connections. The district also has provisions of public health. There are several community health centers, district hospitals, ayurvedic dispensaries, and sub-health centers working in this district. The other facilities of Anuppur district include some veterinary hospitals, official insemination centers, police stations and police posts.

Reaching the Anuppur district does not involve much hassle. Road is the main means of transportation as the Matelic Road and the Kachhi Road is at a short distance. Railway facilities are also available for Katni, Chirimiri and Bilaspur route. It is also well connected with all the metros of the Indian subcontinent.