Auraiya district is located in the south west of Uttar Pradesh covering 2054 sq.km. The economy of Auraiya district is dependent on agriculture, small scale industries, and various other trades. The chief crops grown in the district are paddy, wheat, gram, peas, maize, and bajra. The production of handloom cloth has established in the Auraiya district.

One of the famous tourist destination of Auraiya district is the National Chambal Sanctuary located 30 km away from Araiya is popular for gangetic dolphins.