Sheopur is a city located in the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India. It serves as the administrative headquarters for the Sheopur District. The city is situated on the right bank of the Seep River, which is a tributary of the Chambal River.
The name of the city is derived from "Seep-pur," which translates to "town on the Seep." Over time, it became colloquially known as Sheopur. The city is connected to Gwalior via narrow gauge rail and is located near the Chambal River, which serves as the boundary between the states of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.