Mandla district

Mandla District is a of   in. The town of is administrative headquarters of the district. It is part of.

The district has an area of 8771 km², and a population of 779,414. It has 9 development blocks, 4 s, and 1214 villages. Much of the population are s (tribespeople), including s.

The district lies in the region, and most of the district lies in the basin of the.

The district consistently ranks among the 20 most backward districts in India.

Ecology
Much of the district is forested, and it is home to, a sanctuary. Kanha has the largest number of s in India. The park has won national awards for good management and infrastructure. The park is open year round except for July and August. The district is also home to.