Shivpuri, previously known as Sipri, is a town and a municipality in Shivpuri district, located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is in the Gwalior Division of northwest Madhya Pradesh and is the administrative headquarters of Shivpuri District. It is located approximately 125 km (78 mi) from Gwalior, 104 km (65 mi) from Jhansi 103 km (64 mi) from Guna and 337 km (211 mi) from Bhopal. It is situated at an altitude of 1,515 feet (462 m) above sea level.