Madhya Pradesh is the second largest state in India in terms of area, after Rajasthan.
With an area of 3,08,252, it is the fifth largest state in India in terms of population.
“Madhya” means central and “Pradesh” means region. Bhopal is the capital city of Madhya Pradesh.
Located in the central part of the country, it shares boundaries with Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.
Formed on November 1,1956, it has 50 districts.The states of Maharashtra and Chattisgarh were bifurcated from Madhya Pradesh.
The state is blessed with favourable agro-climatic conditions and rich natural resources.25.14 percent of the geographical area is forested.
According to the Adhar statistics, the average population of Madhya Pradesh is 82.34 million.
The Khajuraho temples built by the Chandela Kings are an important architectural feature of Madhya Pradesh.
According to Swachh Survekshan rankings, Indore in Madhya Pradesh is the cleanest city in India.
The current chief minister of Madhya Pradesh is Shivraj Singh Chauhan.
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