Central IndiaStateMP
Madhya Pradesh
Capital: Bhopal
#2
Area Rank
#5
Pop. Rank
69.3%
Literacy
52
Districts
๐Basic Information
CapitalBhopal
Largest CityIndore
Formation1 November 1956
Population7.26 crore (2011)
Area308,252 sq km
LanguagesHindi
Literacy Rate69.3%
Districts52
Major RiversNarmada, Tapti, Son, Chambal, Betwa, Ken
๐Key GK Facts
- 1.2nd largest state by area; "Heart of India" (central location)
- 2.Khajuraho temples โ UNESCO World Heritage (Chandela dynasty, 950โ1050 CE)
- 3.Sanchi Stupa โ UNESCO World Heritage; oldest stone structure in India
- 4.Narmada river originates at Amarkantak in MP
- 5.Bhopal Gas Tragedy (2โ3 December 1984) โ world's worst industrial disaster (MIC gas leak at Union Carbide)
- 6.Highest number of tigers in India โ called "Tiger State"
- 7.Chhattisgarh carved out of MP on 1 November 2000
โญFamous For
Khajuraho templesSanchi StupaBhopal gas tragedy siteTiger capital of IndiaNarmada river originChanderi sarees
๐ฏWildlife & National Parks
- ๐ฟKanha National Park
- ๐ฟBandhavgarh NP
- ๐ฟPench NP
- ๐ฟPanna Tiger Reserve
- ๐ฟSatpura NP
Tips
- โMP has highest number of tigers (785 in 2022 census)
- โBhopal Gas Tragedy: MIC (methyl isocyanate) leak killed ~15,000+ people
- โSanchi Stupa built by Ashoka; Great Stupa is one of India's oldest stone structures
๐ง Quick Quiz
What is the capital of Madhya Pradesh?
When was Madhya Pradesh officially formed?