The district of Mahoba is one of the many districts that make up the entire state of Uttar Pradesh. The district of Mahoba has the main centre of administration in the city of Mahoba itself. The district of Mahoba is an important part of the Chitrakoot division of the state of Uttar Pradesh. The district of Mahoba was created in the year 1995 when land was taken away from the district of Hamirpur. The district of Mahoba have been ruled by the kings of the Chandela Dynasty between the 9th and the 12 century period. The district of Mahoba covers a land area of approximately about 2884 sq km with a population of approximately about 8.76 lacs individuals. The district of Mahoba has a population density that roughly amounts up to 288 people per sq km. The district of Mahoba is a part of the 250 most backward districts of India.