Known for its historical and ecological significance, the district serves as an important cultural and tourism hub, featuring the renowned Ranthambore National Park and other heritage sites.

The district features a mix of plains and undulating hills, with significant portions characterized by the Aravalli ranges.

The Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, part of the Aravalli Hills, is a globally recognized wildlife sanctuary and heritage site.

The Chambal River forms the southeastern boundary of the district, separating it from Madhya Pradesh.

Other important rivers include the Banas and Morel, which contribute to the district’s riverine system.

The southern and southeastern regions of the district are marked by rugged terrain and ravines along the Chambal Valley, while the Gangapur subdivision is primarily flat, interspersed with isolated hills.

Sawai Madhopur experiences a semi-arid climate characterized by hot summers, a monsoon season, and mild winters.

The average annual rainfall ranges between 600 to 800 mm, with the monsoon months of June to September accounting for most precipitation.

At present, Shri Justice Atul Kumar Saxena serves as the District & Sessions Judge of Sawai Madhopur.

In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Sawai Madhopur one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640).

[6] According to the 2011 census Sawai Madhopur district has a population of 1,335,551,[3] roughly equal to the nation of Mauritius[9] or the US state of Maine.

[12][13] The Rameshwaram Temple is 60 km from Sawai Madhopur on the confluence of Banas and Chambal River.