The town is a market center for food grains and cotton products. Handloom weaving is an important industry. Datia is famed for the seven-storied palace built by Raja Bir Singh Deo in 1614. A pilgrimage spot for devotees, Datia has the Siddhapeeth of Shri Peetambra Devi, Buglamukhi Devi Temple and Gopeshwar Temple. About 3 km from Datia is the Sonagiri, a sacred Jain hill.
Datia is 34 km from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh and 52 km from Orchha.
The nearest airport is at Gwalior. Datia railway station is on the Delhi-Chennai main line.
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