In which district of Madhya Pradesh is the Orchha tourist place located?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Niwari

Explanation:
• Orchha is a historic town located in the Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh.
• It was formerly a part of the Tikamgarh district but became part of Niwari when it was carved out as the 52nd district of MP on October 1, 2018.
• Orchha was the capital of the Bundela Rajput kings and was founded by Rudra Pratap Singh in the 16th century.
• The town is famous for its architectural marvels like the Jahangir Mahal, Raja Mahal, and the Ram Raja Temple.
• It is uniquely the only place in India where Lord Ram is worshipped as a King (Raja) rather than a deity.

Information Booster:
• Orchha is situated on the banks of the Betwa River.
• In 2020, Orchha (along with Gwalior) was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Cities list under the Urban Landscape City Programme.

Additional Knowledge:
(b) Tikamgarh: The parent district of Niwari; Orchha belonged to it before October 2018.
(c) Chhatarpur: Known for the Khajuraho temples, neighboring Niwari.
(d) Sagar: A division headquarters in the Bundelkhand region, but Orchha is not located here.