Located in the eastern part of Madhya Pradesh Dindori district is mainly dominated by the tribals of Madhya Pradesh. It covers an area of 571883 hectares with 37.32% of the area covered by forests and 41.68% as agricultural area. Dindori district was carved out from the Mandla district and came into existence in 1998. Situated on the bank of the Narmada river it is surrounded by the Satpura Mountains and Jabalpur, Mandla, Shahdol and Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh and Bilaspur and Kawardha district of Chhattisgarh.

In the past the region was ruled by the Lodhi and Gond dynasty and during the Gond rule the region was named as Gondwana. Presently, the tribal population of Dindori district is 60% of the total population and is dominantely rural. Gond, Baiga, Koal, Pradhan, Dhulia, Bhoomia and Agaria are the main tribes of the region.

The economy of the district depends on forest products and agriculture as the district is covered by sal, sagoun trees. Tendu patta, mahlon patta, harra-bahera-anvala & char are the small Small forest products that are collected each year. The major crops grown in the district is dhan, makka, kodo, kutki and oilseeds like rai and ramtilla.

The district is significant as a spiritual destination. Laxman Mandva, Kukaramath, Kalchuri Kali Mandir, Mudiakhurd temples are temples of great significance. The Kanha National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Ghughuva National Fossils Park, and Dagona Waterfall are some of the major attractions of the district.