The city is 90 km (56 mi) from the divisional headquarters of the region, Jabalpur.

[6] Katni city is divided into 45 wards for which elections are held every 5 years.

Murwara Municipal Corporation has total administration over 47,488 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.

It is also authorize to build roads within Municipal Corporation limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.

[7] Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic University - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya is an accredited, statutory Private university located in Katni.