Facts about Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh, a large state in central India, retains landmarks from eras throughout Indian history. Begun in the 10th century, its Hindu and Jain temples at Khajuraho are renowned for their carvings of erotic scenes, most prominently Kandariya Mahadeva, a temple with more than 800 sculptures. The eastern Bandhavgarh and Kanha national parks, noted Bengal tiger sanctuaries, offer guided safaris.

CAPITAL : Bhopal

ESTABLISHED : November 1, 1956

CHIEF MINISTER : Shivraj Singh Chouhan

GOVERNOR : Lalji Tandon

RULING PARTY : BJP

HIGH COURT : Jabalpur, 1956

DISTRICTS : 51

LANGUAGES : Hindi, Punjabi, Malvi, Nimadi, Gondi, Bilodi, Korku, Kalto, Nihali,

POPULATION : 7, 26, 26, 089 (5th)

[Males = 3, 76, 12, 306 & Females = 3, 50, 14, 503]

M : F = 1000 : 930

AREA : 3, 08, 252 sq km (2nd) Density: 236 per sq. km

LITERACY : 72. 60%

ASSEMBLY : 230

LOKSABHA : 29

RAJYASABHA : 11

BOUNDARY STATES : Chattisgarh, Rajastan, Uttera Pradesh, Maharastra, Gujarat

STATE ANIMAL : Bharasinga (Swamp Deer)

STATE BIRD : Asian Paradise Flycatcher

STATE TREE : Banyan

STATE FLOWER : Parrot Tree

STATE DANCE : Pandavani, Matcha, Lota, Chero, Gaur (folk dance), Pavri/Tarpa nacha, Dindi, Koli, Lanvani, Tamasha

TRIBES : Baiga, Bhillulum Mukiya, Kole, Bhuya, Biror, Katkari, Khond, Gondu, Khariya, Adivasi

FESTIVALS : Gangaur, Teej, Pushkar Fair, Bhagoria, Jhabua, Holi, Sravan Somavar, Id, Diwali, Dussehra, Ramnavami

RIVERS : Chambal, Betwa, Kalisindhu, Narmada, Tapti, Mahanadi, Indravati, Kshipra, Ken, Son.

LAKES : Upper Lake (Upper Lake is the largest artificial lake in Asia, situated in “ City of lakes “ called, Bhopal)

POWER PLANTS 

Korba thermal power plant

Vindyachal Thermal Power Station

Sant Singaji Thermal Power Plant

Satpura Thermal Power Station

Amarkantak Thermal Power Station

Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project

Kota Thermal Power Station

PROJECTS/ DAMS

Indhira sagar dam( Narmada river), Gandisagar dam, Rajghat Dam (Betwa River), Narmada Dam (Narmada River), Bansagar Project (Son River), Tawa Reservoir (Tawa River)

NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES 

Bandavagarh National (Tigers)

Panna National Park (Tigers)

Shivapuri National Park

Gandhi Sagar Wild Life Sanctuary

Panchamarhi Wild Life Sanctuary (Hoshangabad)

Pench National Park (Tigers)

Kanha National Park (Tigers)

Bori Wild Life Sanctuary

Satpura National Park (Hoshangabad)

Madhav National Park

Mandla Plant Fossils National Park

Sanjay National Park

Van Vihar National Park

National Chambal Wild Life Sanctuary

Orcha Wild Life Sanctuary

Kuno Wild Life Sanctuary

Sardarpur Wild Life Sanctuary

Son Gharial Wild Life Sanctuary

Karera Bird Sanctuary – Shivpuri

INDUSTRIES

Electronics, Telecommunications, Auto mobiles, IT, Bank Note Press – Dewas, Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited – Bhopal, Security Paper Mill – Hoshangabad, Newsprint Factory – Nepanagar

MAIN CITIES

Jabalpur (Narmada River), Balaghat, Ujjaini, Nephanagar, Indore, Kajuraho, Gwalior, Sagar, Dewas, Satna, Tatlam, Rewa, Betul, Chhatarpur, Guna, Khandwa, Khargone, Morena, Vidisha, Bhopal (City of Lakes)

AIRPORTS : Gwalior ,Khajuraho, Devi Ahalya Bhai Airport – Indore, Raja Bhoj Airport – Bhopal

IMPORTANT PERSONS : Lata Mungesker

Other Informations

State of Tigers - Madhya Pradesh

Rani Durgavati Central University - Jabalpur

Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Central University - Jabalpur

Devi Ahalya Central University - Indore

Devi Ahalyabhai International Air port - Indore

Forest Research Institute - Bhopal

Mega Food Park - Panwa

Indo – Tibetan Boarder Police Weapon Training Centre - Batiagarh, Danoh

Raja Bhoj International Air port - Bhopal

Sanch stupa - Raisen district

Maharani Usharaje Trust Cricket Stadium - Indore

Roopsingh Cricket Stadium - Gwalior

Districts in Madhya Pradesh (51 Districts )

• Agar Malwa
• Alirajpur
• Anuppur
• Ashoknagar
• Balaghat
• Barwani
• Betul
• Bhind
• Bhopal
• Burhanpur
• Chhatarpur
• Chhindwara
• Damoh
• Datia
• Dewas
• Dhar
• Dindori
• Guna
• Gwalior
• Harda
• Hoshangabad
• Indore
• Jabalpur
• Jhabua
• Katni
• Khandwa
• Khargone
• Mandla
• Mandsaur
• Morena
• Narsinghpur
• Neemuch
• Panna
• Raisen
• Rajgarh
• Ratlam
• Rewa
• Sagar
• Satna
• Sehore
• Seoni
• Shahdol
• Shajapur
• Sheopur
• Shivpuri
• Sidhi
• Singrauli
• Tikamgarh
• Ujjain
• Umaria
• Vidisha