Dabra is a town and municipality close to the NH-44 national highway in the Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It acts as the administrative center for a community development block that is next to a tehsil.

In the past, Dabra (Hindi: डबरा) was also referred to as Padmapawaya. It was there that renowned poet Bhavabhuti acquired his schooling. Dabra is located roughly halfway between New Delhi and Bhopal and is home to a facility that produces sugar.