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Rudra’s IAS
A PREMIER INSTITUTE OF CIVIL SERVICES

MPPSC (Pre)

Madhya Pradesh
IN ENGLISH

By- C.M. MISHRA

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Madhya Pradesh at a Glance

State Animal Bara Singha

State Bird Dudharaj
State Flower Lili
State Tree Banyan
State Sport Mallakhamba
State Dance Rai
State Theater Mach
State Date of Establishment 1 Nov
Geographycal Location 21006‟ North to 26030‟ North and 74009‟ East to
82048‟ East
Regional Extension 870 Km East to West and 605 Km North to South
Nick Name of State Heart land, Tiger State, Soya State
Prime Meridian Line Passes through Singrouli district
Tropic of Cancer Passes through 14 Districts – Bhopal, Vidisha,
Raisen, Rajgarh, Ujjain, Ratlam, Sagar, Damoh,
Katni, Shahdol, Umaria, Sihore, Agar Malwa, and
Jabalpur
Longest Boundary Line Uttar Pradesh
Smallest Boundary Line Gujarat
MP is connected how many states of Rajasthan 10
MP is connected how many states of UP 13
Population wise rank of MP 5th
Population wise four bigger states UP, Maharashtra, Bihar and West Bengal
Total District 52
Total No of Tehsil 362
Total Municipal corporation 16
Total Nagar Palika 98
Gram Panchayat 23006
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Lok Sabha Seats 29

Rajya Sabha Seats 11
Vidhan Sabha Seats 230 + 1
Development Block 313
Nagar Panchayat 263
Tribal Development Blocks 89
First University of State Harisingh Gour Universtiy, Sagar
First Municipality of States Datia in 1907
First Municipal Corporation of State Jabalpur in 1864
Highest Peak of Madhya Pradesh Dhoopgarh (1350 m) in Pachmadhi
Longest National Highway of State NH -3 From Agra to Mumbai
Smallest National Highway of State NH -339 From Bamitha to Khajuraho
Only Reptile park of State Panna National Park
Only MilitarySchool of State Rewa
First Mobile Bank Khargone
Total Population of State 72626809
Male population 37612306
Female population 35014503
Population of Madhya Pradesh in total 6 percent
population of country
Population wise largest district Indore
Population wise Smallest district Niwari (4.01 Lacs)
Decadal Population Growth rate of State 20.3
High-test Decadal Growth rate Indore 32.9
Lowest Decadal Growth rate Anuppur 12.3
Population density of State 236/km2
Highest Density Bhopal (855)
Lowest population Density Dindori (94)
Sex ratio 931/1000
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Total Literacy of MP 69.3

Highest Literacy 81.1 Jabalpur
Lowest Literacy 36.1 Alirajpur
Literacy of Women 59.2
Literacy of Man 78.7
Highest Women literacy 74.9 Bhopal
Highest Man literacy 87.3 Indore
Highest Decadal growth district Indore
Lowest Decadal growth district Anuppur
Highest Literacy rate in Division Narmadapuram
Highest rural population district Rewa
Highest Urban population district Indore
Highest sex ratio in district 1021 Balaghat
Lowest sex ratio in district 837 Bhind
Highest schedule tribe district in Population Dhar
Highest schedule tribe district in percentage Alirajpur
Lowest schedule tribe district in Percentage Bhind
Highest schedule Caste district in Percentage Ujjain
Lowest schedule Caste district in Percentage Jhabua
Highest schedule Caste district in population Indore
Lowest schedule Caste district in population Jhabua
Highest population in division Indore
Lowest population in division Shahdol
MP Highest division in Area wise Jabalpur
MP Lowest division in Area wise Narmadapuram
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Location of Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is located in the center of India. Due to its geographical position it got its nickname as
"Heart of India". Area wise it is the second largest state of India after Rajasthan. On Indian map it lies
between 21°6' N to 26°30' N Latitude and 74°9' E to 82°48' E Longitude. The length of Madhya Pradesh
from east to west is 870 km and from North to South is 605 km.
Madhya Pradesh is among the few landlocked states of India. Landlocked states are those states which
are surrounded by land from all the sides. Madhya Pradesh is surrounded by 5 states and they are: Uttar
Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra

Formation of Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh during British rule
Previously Madhya Pradesh was divided into several big and small princely states and British provinces:
Central Province and Berar (CP and Berar) was the main province with capital its Nagpur.Along with
CP and Berar Bundelkhand,Chhattisgarh, Mahakaushal, Vindhya Pradesh, Bhopal, and Madhya Bharat
Were other states.
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Madhya Pradesh after Independence

After Independence reorganization of states took place and in this, four parts of states got formed which
are mentioned below:
 Part A: Central Province and Berar, area of Mahakaushal, Chhattisgarh and Baghelkhand was
merged together to form Part A state. Its capital was Nagpur.
 Part B: The Madhya Bharat state was defined as Part B and its capital was Gwalior for 6 months
and for other 6 months it was Indore.
 Part C: Vidhya Prant was defined as Part C and its capital was Rewa.
 Bhopal: Bhopal was created as a separate state.

Declaration of Madhya Pradesh as a new state

On 9th December 1953 a Reorganization Committee was formed, its Chairmen were: Justice Fazal Ali
Khan, Pandit Hriyadaynathkunjaru and K. M. Panikker
On 1st November 1956 on the bases of language Madhya Pradesh State came into existence due to the
recommendation of Justice Fazal Ali Khan committee. Madhya Pradesh was created by letting in all the
previous four parts, but certain changes were made within those parts, and the changes were:
Part A:
All those areas whose people speak Marathi were given to Bombay and rest of the areas was merged
with Madhya Pradesh. Total eight districts were given to Bombay, by name they are mentioned
below:Buldhana, Akola, Amravati, Yeovatmal, Vardha, Nagpur, Bhandara, Chanda,
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Part B:
Only SunelTappa area of Bhanpura Tehsil (District mandsaur) was given to Rajasthan from this part and
rests all the area was as it is.
Part C:
Vindhya Prant and Bhopal was completely merged with Madhya Pradesh along with its capital as
Bhopal.
Along with the upper changes Sironj Tehsil of Kota district of Rajasthan was incorporated with Vidisha
district of Madhya Pradesh.
Present form of Madhya Pradesh
After all the above changes, on 1st November 1956 Madhya Pradesh have 8 divisions and 43 districts in
total, but the process of reorganization were continued. In 1972 two new districts came into existence
and they were: Rajnandgao, Bhopal, Previously Bhopal was a Tehsil of Sehore. After the addition of
two new districts the total districts of Madhya Pradesh become 45.
In 1980 formation of new division i.e. Chambal Division took place & from 1980 to 1981 Hoshangabad
Division was also incorporated in the list.
On 25th May 1998 V. R. Dubey committee recommended formation of 10 new districts, but due to
some regional dispute one more committee got set up which was Singh Deo committee and on its
recommendation 6 more districts were formed. So in total 16 new districts got add up in the list and
made the count as 61. Sheopur (Separated from Morena) Katni (Separated from Jabalpur) Umaria
(Separated from Shahdol) Korea (Separated from Sarguja) Jushpur (Separated from Sarguja) Korba
(Separated from Bilaspur)Mahasamund (Separated from Bilaspur)Dindori (Separated from
Mandla)Janjgir Chapa (Separated from Bilaspur) Dhamtari (Separated from Raipur) Kanker (Separated
from Raipur) Dantewada (Separated from Bastar) Harda (Separated from Hosangabad) Barwani
(Separated from Khargon) Neemuch (Separated from Mandsaur) Kavardha (Separated from
Rajnandgao).
Separation of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
In the year 2000 further reorganization of states took place and it separates Chhattisgarh from Madhya
Pradesh due to which 16 districts were given to Chhattisgarh State. On 1st November 2000 Madhya
Pradesh got its new shape and on this date it had 45 districts and 9 divisions.
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On 15th August 2003 three new districts got confirmed and they were: Ashok Nagar (It got separated
from Guna) Burhanpur (It got separated from Khandwa) Anuppur (It got separated from Shahdole).
After this confirmation the number of districts raised to 48.On 17th May 2008 Alirajpur came into
existence as a new district after getting separated from Jhabua and on 24th May 2008 Singrauli got
separate from Sidhi. After these two separations the total number of districts raised to 50. On 16 August
2013 Agar Malwa was formed as 51th district of state separated from Shajapur. On 1st October 2018
Niwari was formed as 52nd district of state separated from Tikamgarh.
Divisons of state
In 27 Aug. 2007 Bhopal division divide in to two divisions - Bhopal and Hoshangabad and on 14 June
2008 Shahdol Division was created.
1.Bhopal
2. Chambal Division
3. Gwalior Division
4. Indore Division
5. Jabalpur Division
6. Narmadapuram Division--(Hoshangabad Division)
7. Rewa Division
8. Sagar Division
9. Shahdol Division
10. Ujjain Division
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History of Madhya Pradesh

1. Madhya Pradesh in Pre - Historic Period

Sites of prehistoric period Place
Bhimbaithkarocks shelter Raisen
Adhamgarh Hoshangabad
Kaytha (Birth Place of Varahmihir)an archaeological site Ujjain

Eran Sagar
Dangwala Ujjain
Nagda Ujjain
Maheshwar Khargaon
Basenagar Vidisha

Madhya Pradesh 6th Century BC – In 6th century BC there were two Mahajanpads of out of 16 in
Madhya Pradesh.
Mahajanpad Capital Region
Avanti Mahishmati, Ujjaini Malwa
Chedi Suktimati Bundelkhand

Madhya Pradesh in Maurya Period

In Mourya Period Madhya Pradesh was part of Magadh Mahajanpad ruled by king Ashoka. According
to a myth Vidisha (Basenagar) was home of the queen of Ashoka. He constructed the stupa of Sanchi in
Raisen district at the bank of Betwa river and stupa of Bharhut in Satna district. After the end of
Mauryan dynasty Pushyamitra sung was became the king of Magadh. He transferred is capital from
Patliputra to Vidisha. He constructed railing of Sanchi Stupa. In Post modern period Indo - Greek rulers
made diplomatic relations with Shunga rulers during the reign of Pushya Mitra Shunga Heliodorous. He
was an Indo Greek scholarcoming in court of king Bhag Bhadra of Vidisha. He built Garun Stambha.
Shaka rulers ruled in Madhya Pradesh for some times
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Madhya Pradesh in Gupta Period

In Gupta period Madhya Pradesh reached on the highs. Ujjain was second capital of Gupta ruler
Chandra Gupta Vikramaditya. In Gupta period Vishnu Temple in Tigwa Jabalpur, Parwati temple in
Panna and Udiyagiri Caves Vidisha devoted to the lord Vishnu were constructed.Kalidas was one
among the NauRatna of Vikrmaditya lived in Ujjain. Eran inscript of sagar was constructed by the
Gupta ruler Bhanugupta. It is the first written evidence of Sati Pratha in India.

Post Gupta Period

In Post Gupta period the court poet of Harsh Vardhan was Ban Bhatta. He was a great scholar of
Sanskrit. Pulakesin defeated to the Harshvardhan at the bank of Narmada river.

Rajput period

Bundelkhand in Rajput Period

The ancient name of the Bundelkhand is Jejakabhukti, which corresponds to the old mahajanapada of
Chedi. In medieval period, these countries had two dynasties named Chandelas and Kalachuris. Both of
them had marital relations and were constantly in touch with each other as foes or friends. The
Chandelas came into notice for the first time in 9th century when a Chandela called Nanuka overthrew
the Parihara Chieften and established the dynasty of Chandals of Jejakabhukti.
This dynasty built the famous Khaujraho temples. The first king who started construction in Khajuraho
was Harsha who built the 64 Yogini Temples. The most notable prince of this dynasty was King Dhanga
whose time is known for building the most beautiful Khaujraho Temples of Parsvanath and
Vishwavanath. His grandson Vidyadhara built the Kandariya Mahadev Temple. Dhanga was one of the
Kings who joined the Rajput Confederacy against Subuktgeen and shared the disastrous defeat in
Peshawar. When Mahamud Ghaznavi threatened to overrun rest of India, his son Ganda (1002–1017)
joined a new confederacy organized by Anangpala of Lahore, which again failed to check Mahmud.
In due course of time, the king of Kannauj made terms with Mahmud. Ganda attacked Kannauj and
killed the king, and was in turn compelled to surrender to Mahmud. The fort of Kalinjar was surrendered
to Mahmud by Ganda. The last notable King of this dynasty was Paradidev (Parmadi) who fought
Prithviraj Chauhan-III in 1182 AD. The battle was Battle of Mahoba. His generals Alha and Udal were
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great fighters, still sung in the folk songs of Bundelkhand. The story goes in the famous book Allah
Khand or Parmal Raso.
Parmar of Malwa
The Parmaras established themselves rulers of Malwa in central India in 9th century, ruling from their
capital Dhar. They were able to rule till 1305 when Malwa was conquered finally by Alauddin Khilji.
The Parmaras are one of the 4 Agnikula clans of Rajputs. Their origin is uncertain. Various scholars
have various views about the origin of the Parmaras. The territory under them was the region north of
Narmada and was known as “Kingdom of Ujjain “. The Paramara Dynasty was founded by a chief
called Upendra (Krishanaraja) at the beginning of the 9th century.
One of the successors of Upendra named Munja was a patron of the poets & scholars and a great poet
himself. Munja was able to defeat Chalukya King Taila II for 16 times but was defeated, captured and
executed in the 17th attack. His nephew Bhoja who is famous as “Raja Bhoj of Dhar” was philosopher
king and a polymath of the Central India. He ascended the throne of Dhar in around 1000 AD and
reigned gloriously for more than 45 years. His path was similar to other Rajas, indulging in wasteful
struggles with the neighbors. Bhoja is honored as a Model King. Works on astronomy, architecture,
poetry, mathematics etc. are attributed to Bhoja.
Many scholars compare Bhoja with Samudragupta. Some important works of Bhoja are as follows:
Saraswatikantabharna: A treatise on Sanskrit Grammar Rajmartanda: a major commentary on Patanjali‟s
yoga sutra Samarangana Sutradhara: A Treatise on Civil Engineering TattvaPrakasha: A treatise on
Tantras Rasarajamriganka: A treatise on chemistry (ores) and drugs. The Bhojeshwar temple at Bhojpur
near Bhopal was established by him. The temple is incomplete and is dedicated to Shiva. The Bhojpur
Lake, a beautiful water body neat Bhopal was built during his time by massive embankment closing the
outlets in a circle of mountains was one of the greatest work of Raja Bhoj.
The dam was later destroyed by Hoshang Shah. It was probably the fear of Bhoja‟s organized army that
Mahmud Ghaznavi returned via Thar Desert. He was able to defeat the Chauhans of Shkambhari. The
enmity with Chandelas took his life as well as glory of his dynasty. The Chalukyas had made an alliance
with the Rastrakutas and Kachhchawahas and defeated him. His death in 1053 AD (some sources say
1060-62 AD)) reduced his dynasty as a local power until Malwa was sacked and annexed by the Tomara
Clan. Tomaras were defeated by Chauhans and from whom the crown passed to Mohammedan Kings in
1401. Akbar suppressed the local dynasty and incorporated Malwa in Mughal Empire in 1569.
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Chedy Dynesty
The name Kalachuri is used for two dynasties. One of them ruled in Central India in Madhya Pradesh
and Parts of Rajasthan and other ruled in Karnataka. The one that ruled in North India were called
“Northern Kalachuris” or “Kalachuris of Chedi”.
The important ruler of this dynasty named Gangeya Deva (1015-1040) was contemporary of the
Chandela king Ganda. He tried to establish the paramount power in Northern India. His suzerainty was
accepted up to Tirhut. His son Karnadeva (1040-1070AD) joined Bhima, the King of Gujarat to crush
Bhoja, the Paramara King of Malwa in 1053 AD. The Chandelas lingered as local chiefs up till the 16th
century but none of them has a general importance. The Kalachuris of Chedi disappeared by the end of
12th century.
Tomar Dynesty of Gwalior
Raja Mansingh Tomar of Gwalior (1486-1516 AD) was the driving force behind introducing and
consolidating Dhrupad. He is also known to have related the Indian music to the common and laymen
by replacing many of the the traditional Sanskrit songs by Hindi songs. Man, Singh Tomar is credited
with composing three volumes of songs viz. Vishnupadas (songs in praise of lord Vishnu), Dhrupads,
and Hori and Dhamar songs associated with Holi. Mansingh‟s support gave pride of place to both the
Hindu and Muslim musicians. Mankutuhal was the name of a treatise created under the patronage of
Raja Man Singh Tomar.
Scindhia Dynasty
The Scindia dynasty was founded by Ranoji Scindia, who was the son of Jankojirao Scindia, the
Deshmukh of Kanherkhed, a village in Satara District, Maharashtra. Peshwa Baji Rao's career saw the
strengthening of the Maratha Empire. Ranoji was in charge of the Maratha conquests in Malwa in 1726.
Ranoji established his capital at Ujjain in 1731.
His successors included Jayajirao, Jyotibarao, Dattajirao, Jankojirao, Mahadji Shinde and
Daulatrao Scindia. The Scindhia state of Gwalior became a major regional power in the latter half of the
18th century and figured prominently in the three Anglo-Maratha Wars. They held sway over many of
the Rajput states, and conquered north India.
Revolt of 1857 in MP
Revolt of 1857 was started in MP from Neemach Cant. From Mhow Cant it was leaded by Saadat Khan.
In Gondwana it was leaded by Rani Awanti Bai She was the queen of Ramgarh Mandla which is also
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known as Garh mandla. In Bundelkhand it was leaded by Rani Laxmibai. Tatya Tope one among the
Heros of Revolution was hanged in Shivpuri.
Jabalpur Jhanda Satyagraha
Time – 1923
Leader – Subhadra Kumari Chouhan and her Husband - Lakshman SinghChauhan along with Pandit
Sundar lal
Namak Satyagrah Jabalpur
Time – April 1913
Leader – Pt Dwarka Prashad Mishra and Govind lal ji
Charan Paduka massacre – Chhatarpur
Time – 1931
It is also known as Jaliawala Bag Massacre of MP
JangleSatyagraha– Seoni
Time – 1930 leader Ganjan singh Korku. it is also known as Turia Satyagrah.
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Geographical status of Madhya Pradesh

1. Madhya Pradesh is a state of central India. It is connected with the boundary of 5 Other states –
Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Chattishgarh. Madhya Pradesh makes
longest boundary with Uttar Pradesh while least boundary with Gujarat State. It is a land locked
state of India. Undivided state (Before 1 Nov 2000) was connected with 7 states - Uttar Pradesh,
Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa.
2. Tropic of Cancer passes through the mid of Madhya Pradesh state. It passes through the 14
districts of State. Their names are Bhopal, Vidisha, Raisen, Rajgarh, Ujjain, Ratlam, Sagar,
Damoh, Katni, Shahdol, Umaria, Sehore, Agar Malwa and Jabalpur.
3. Indian standard time (IST) line that is 82.50 East Longitude passes through the only Singrauli
district of state.
4. Area wise Madhya Pradesh is the second largest state of country after Rajasthan. It shares 9.38
percent total area of country.
5. Population wise it is the fifth largest state of country after Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and
West Bengal.
6. Madhya Pradesh has a tropical climate.
7. Madhya Pradesh state is extended 870 km East to West and 605 km North to South.
8. It is extended between 2106‟ North to 26030‟ North Latitude and 74009‟ East to 82048‟ East
Longitude.
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9. Geographically Madhya Pradesh is the part of Gondwana Land.

Geographical divisions of Madhya Pradesh

Geographically Madhya Pradesh may be divide into 7 Geographical divisions. Their short description is
mentioned as follows.
1. Malwa Plateau
Malwa Plateau is located in the western part of Madhya Pradesh. Malwa Plateau lies 300 to 600 meter
high above the sea level. It consists 16 districts namely Indore, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Ratlam, Ujjain,
Sajapur, Agar Malwa, Dewas, Bhopal, Dhar, Rajgarh, Sehore, Vidisha, Guna, Ashok Nagar and
Shivpuri. It is made up with the Basalt Rocks of Deccan Trap which is famous for its fertile black soil. It
comprises 28.62 percent area of state. The reason behind the presence of Black soil on this plateau is
that this plateau is made up of Basalt rocks of Deccan trap. Black soil is the result of the erosion of
basalt rocks. The highest peak of Malwa Plateau is Sigar top which is 881 meter high. Sigar top is
situated in south of Mhow. The second highest peak of this plateau is Janapav 854-meter-high and the
third highest peak is Ghajari 810 meter high.
There are various rivers which egresses from this plateau and they are: Mahi, Chambal,
Gambhir, Kshipra, Kalisindh, Parvati, Dhasan, Sonar, Betwa etc.Due to the presence of black soil the
main crops of Malwa are: Soyabean, Cotton, Wheat, Jwar, Groundnut etc. Madhya Pradesh produces
maximum Soya bean due to the presence of black soil and that's the reason that Madhya Pradesh is also
known as "Soya beanState”. In western part of Malwa there is almost negligible forest but "Tropical Dry
Deciduous Forest" is found in the eastern part of Malwa. Due to these forests the main trees are of:
Sagon, Salwood, Tendupatta etc.
2. Madhya Bharat Plateau
The plateau of Madhya Bharat is situated on the north-western border of Madhya Pradesh. This part is
also addressed as the internal part or UP-ADRI part of Chambal. On map its position is 24° N to
26°10'N latitude and 74°50' E to 79°10' E longitude. The height of this plateau is 150-300 meters above
the sea level. Below mentioned districts comes under this plateau either completely or partially. Morena,
Bhind, Gwalior, Shivpuri, Guna, Neemuch, Bhanpura tehsil of Mandsaur district.
This plateau came into existence due to the prolongation of Vindhyanchal mountain range and by the
soil brought by river Chambal. Due to these reasons the soil found here is Alluvial. The climate of this
region is of extreme type. This region experiences extreme heat during summer and extreme coldness
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during winter. The average temperature of this plateau in summer use to be 40°C to 45.5°C and in
winter it uses to be 10° to 8°C. This area receives minimum rainfall during rainy season. On an average
it receives 55 to 75 cm rainfall. Following are the rivers which flows from this plateau and they are:
Chambal, Sindh, Kaweree, Parvati, Kanu etc.
Two types of forests are mainly found in this area and they are: Tropical dry deciduous forest and
Thorny deciduous forest. The main products of these forests are Khair, Babool and Karonda. The main
minerals which are found on this plateau are as follows: China Clay, Lime – Stone, Building Stone,
Marble.
The main industries of Madhya Bharat are: Kailaras and Dabra for sugar mills, Shivpuri and Bamor for
Kattha industry, Gwalior for Biscuits, synthetic fibre, china lay and leather industries. Shivpuri and
Gwalior of Madhya Bharat plateau are the main tourist place. Madhav National park, Ghati Gaon
sanctuary, Karera sanctuary and Chambal sanctuary is in Shivpuri. The main tribe of this plateau is
Sahariya.
3. Baghelkhand Plateau
Baghelkhand lies in the Eastern part of Madhya Pradesh or we can say it lies in the East of the river Son
and in the South of Son river valley. On map its location is 23°40' N to 24°35'N latitude and 80°5' E to
82°47' E longitude. The Bhaghelkhand plateau covers various districts of Madhya Pradesh and they are
mentioned below: Sidhi, Shahdol, Anuppur, Umaria, Singrauli, Rewa, Satna.
This plateau is 50% covered by forest. The forest which is found here is Tropical deciduous forest. The
main products of these forests are: Sal, Sagon, Bamboos, Tendu patta, Kusum. Various types of soils are
found in this area and they are: black, red, yellow etc. The rocks and mountain ranges in this area are
very ancient and even of Jurassic period. The Gondwana range of this region is reckoned amongst the
oldest formation of world. Various rivers use to flow from this region and the name of these rivers are
mentioned below: Son, has do, Johila, Gopad, Vanas, Rihand.
75 to 125 cm is the average rainfall received by the region of Baghelkhand. The average temperature
during summer use to be 40°C to 42°C and in winter it uses to be 12.5°C. Baghelkhand is a part of
Chhota Nagpur plateau, due to this reason various types of minerals are here. The main minerals are
mentioned below: Coal in Shahdol, Lime stone in Shahdol, Corundum in Sidhi etc.
4. Rewa Panna Plateau
It is situated in the Vindhyan Kagar region. It comprises 10.37 percent of total area state. It consists
Rewa, Panna, Satna and Damoh District average height of this plateau is 300-450 m. It is made up with
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the Kadapa Vindhyan Rocks Famous for Diamond and Lime Stone. Tamsa (Tons) and Bihad are the
main rivers of this region. Chachai Water fall is situated on the Bihad River is the highest 130 m water
fall of state.
5. Narmada Son Valley
It is situated in mid of the state. It comprises 27.92 percent of total area of state. It consists mandla,
Jabalpur, Narsinhpur, Hoshangabad, Raisen, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Khargone, Barwani, Dhar, Dewas
and Betul district of state Narmada Son Valley is the Longest Rift Valley of country. In this valley
Narmada river flows in westward direction while Son river flows in eastward direction.
6. Satpura Maikal Range
It is situated south of Narmada Son Valley. It consistsBurhanpur, Khandwa, Khargaon, Hoshangabad,
Betul, Mandla, Seoni, Balaghat, Dindori, Chindwara, Anooppur. Satpura mountain range is divided into
three parts.
1. Rajpipla Range - It is the western part of Satpura. Burhanpur pass is situated in this range. Tapti
river originated from Rajpipla range. The fort of Asirgarh situated in this range.
2. Mahadev Range– It is the main part of Satpura. This is the highest part of Satpura range. Highest
peak of Satpura range the peak of Dhoopgarh situated in this range. Tawa is the main river
originated from this range. Panchmarhi is the only hill station of Madhya Pradesh situated in
Mahadev Series.
3. Maikal Range – This is extended from Hoshangabad to Amarkantak. It shape is like a half moon.
It is a volcanic Plateau. It highest peak is situated in Amarkantak. Narmada Son Johila, Rihand,
and Tons rivers originated from Maikal Range. In Amarkantak Maikal Range meet with the
Kaimur range of Vindhyachal.

Vindhyachal Mountain Range

It is situated in North of Narmada river. It is connected with Aravalli in West and Maikal range in
East. It is an old folding mountain range. Which separates peninsular India from the northern Plane
of India. It is the Origin of A number of rivers like Chambal, Kshipra, Kalisindh, Parvati, Betwa and
Ken. It is divided into four parts – 1. Jana paw hill (Indore) 2. Vidisha Highland (Vidisha and
Raisen) 3. Bhander (It is extended in Sagar, Damoh, Katni) 4. Kaimur (It is the eastern part of
Vindhyachal Range and it is extended in Sidhi, Singrauli).
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7. Bundelkhand Plateau
The Northern area of central highlands known as Bundelkhand plateau. It covers Chhatarpur, Panna,
Tikamgarh, Datia, Shivpuri and some part of Guna district. This plateau is forced by the erosion of the
old rocks.

Soil of Madhya Pradesh

The agriculture of any state depends upon the type of Soils it has. Soils are formed due to the breakage
of rocks. The top most layer of the Soils consists of rocks and living organisms. It is the combination of
many chemical complexes.
Not much research has been done on the type of soils found in Madhya Pradesh, but on the basis
of minerals and are found in Madhya Pradesh, color, density, Water retention capacity, porosity etc. the
soils is divided into following types:
1) BLACK SOIL
It is also knowing as Regur (Humus) soil. Black soil is composed of Basaltic rocks mainly found in the
Deccan Trap (Malwa Plateau). It is distributed is nearly 47.6 percent of the land of Madhya Pradesh.
Such soils mainly consist of Iron and lime rocks. The presence of Iron gives it the Black color and the
presence of lime increases its moisture retention capacity therefore needs less irrigation. Cotton and
soya bean are most suitable crops to be grown in such soil. The quantity of Calcium, Magnesium,
Aluminum, Iron, Potassium and Magnesium Carbonate is more in black soil but it Nitrogen,
Phosphorous and Carbonic elements are not found in it. Soil erosion is lesser in Black soil, Black soil
are reclassified in following sub type:
Area of Black Soil- Bhopal, Betul, Barwani, Chhindwara, Damoh, Dhar, Dewas, Vidisha, Shajapur,
Jabalpur, Khandwa, Rajgarh, Mandsaur, Narsinhgpur, Raisen, Sidhi, Shivpuri, Seoni, Sehore, Sagar,
Guna, Indore, Ujjain, Ratlam, Jhabua.
1. Normal Black Soil:This soil founded in northern Malwa plateau and Nimar regions of Madhya
Pradesh. It is the moist extensively found black soil and its fertility level is medium.
2. Layered Black Soil: It is a clay type smooth black soils found in Chhindwara, Seoni, Betul area.
The fertility level of such soil is also medium.
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3. Dark Black Soil: found in Narmada Valley, Satpura ranges and Southern Malwa Plateau
fertility status of these soils is very low.
2) RED YELLOW SOILS
It is mostly found in Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand regions of the state. Its yellow color is due to the
presence of ferric oxide and its red color is due to the presence of compounds produced after the
oxidation of Iron. Its fertility level's low because it is poor in Nitrogen and Humus. Rice is mostly
grown in such soils. This soil covers almost 36.5 percent of the state. Rice is grown is most part of the
state on these soils. The pH level of these soils is between 5.5 to 8.5.
Areas of red-yellow soils - Mandla, Balaghat, Shahdol, Sidhi, Katni, Umaria.
3) ALLUVIAL SOILS
This soil mostly found in the North -Western Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Especially in the plains of
Bundelkhand and Chambal region or deposition of soils brought by the rivers. It is the most fertile soils.
In Madhya Pradesh this soil is found in Gwalior, Shivpuri and Bhind and Morena, brought by the river
Chambal and its auxiliary rivers. Such soils are poor in Nitrogen and Phosphorous hence need proper
use of fertilizers. Water retention capacity of such soils is also very poor.
4) LATERITE SOILS
This type of soils is found in the North-Western part of the state like Shivpuri, Gwalior, Bhind and
Morena. The amount of Nitrogen, Organic matter and Phosphorous is less. So, vegetation is less in such
soils. This soil is suitable for crops like Wheat, Sugarcane, Cotton etc. The proportion of sand, slit and
clay.
5) LOAMY SOILS
Such soils are light is texture and mostly found in the plains and river belts. Fertility level is medium
and contains sand and clay is almost equal proportion.
6) MIXED SOILS
A mixture of red, yellow and black soils is found in many parts of the state. This type of soils has very
less amount of nitrogen, phosphorous and carbonic elements. So, the soils are not fertile. As the soils is
not fertile wheat and other crops cannot be grown, so crops, which need lesser quantum of nitrogen,
phosphorous and carbonic elements, are grown as such soils such as corn, Bajra etc.
Areas of mixed soils: Sheopur, Morena, Bhind, Gwalior, Shivpuri.
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SOIL EROSION

Soils erosion is the phenomenon of continuous deterioration in the soil due to the shifting of soil through
various environmental forces, one of the main factors of soil erosion is Deforestation. Roots of the
plants and trees hold the soils in its place and they also sustain the adverse effects of atmospheric forces
and therefore prevent soils erosion. But due to extensive deforestation soil erosion is becoming a grave
danger to the human civilization, especially in the areas where soils are of light and medium texture.
The scene is no different in Madhya Pradesh, which is facing rapid soils erosion in its northern part
along the Chambal and its tributaries. Large scale gully erosion can be seen in the belt around the
districts of Gwalior, Morena and Bhind. Since the soils of this area are light and lack vegetation thus
water takes away soils with its flow and results is erosion. Soils erosion not only disturbs topographic
and ecological balance but large part of fertile sub surface land also goes waste through Run off. Thus, it
is social, environment and economical problem of the present era. The only way to center this menace is
to create a healthy nature friendly ecological environment around us.
Major crops of the State
Major crops of Madhya Pradesh that are cultivated in the region comprise of Paddy,
Wheat, Maize and Jowar among Cereals, Gram, Tur, Urad and Moong among Pulses, while Soybean,
Groundnut and Mustard among Oilseeds. The major crops grown in this state of Central India also
includes commercial crops like cotton and Sugarcane. These two significant cash crops are grown in a
considerable area in few districts of Madhya Pradesh. Horticulture crops like Potato, Onion, Garlic,
along with fruits like Papaya, Banana, Oranges, Mango and Grapes are also grown in the state of
Madhya Pradesh. In some parts of the state medicinal crops and narcotic crops are also cultivated.
Madhya Pradesh is primarily Kharif crops growing state. Kharif crops occupy about 54. 25
percent whereas Rabi crops occupy about 45. 75 percent area out of the total cropped area in the state.
Near about 41 percent of the cropped area is generally occupied by cereal crops, while pulses occupy
nearly 21 percent area and oilseed occupies about 27 percent of the total sown area. Vegetables, fruits,
fodder and other horticultural crops occupy rest of around 11 percent land area. Wheat is the largest
cultivated crop of Madhya Pradesh, followed by Paddy and Jowar.
The major crops of the state are categorized into three major types and these are Food Grains,
Oilseeds and Cash Crops. Some of the major crops of Madhya Pradesh have been discussed below-
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Wheat
Wheat is considered as the major crop of the state in terms of area and production. Wheat occupies the
highest area under Rabi crops. The wheat producing areas of Madhya Pradesh come under the wheat
belt of the country, where about 75 cm to 127 cm rainfall occurs. Wheat is usually grown during
October and November and harvested during February and March.The main wheat growing districts of
theregionsare Sehore, Vidisha, Raisen, Shivpuri, Gwalior, Ujjain, Hoshangabad, Sagar, Tikamgarh, Satna,and
Indore.
Paddy
Paddy stands second after Wheat in terms of area coverage and production. Since this crop needs about
100 cm to 125 cm rainfall, it is grown only in the eastern part of Madhya Pradesh extensively. In other
parts of the state, where irrigation facilities are available, paddy is grown. Another significant crop
grown in Madhya Pradesh is rice. In this state, there are many agricultural colleges, which are working
towards the qualitative and quantitative development of rice. About 2. 50 hectares‟ land of the state is
irrigated for the cultivation of these major crops. The irrigated area under rice is available
in Balaghat, Jabalpur, Gwalior, and Bhind districts. In the eastern
zone, Satna, Rewa, Sidhi, Shahdol, Dindori and Mandla districts, in the southern zone Balaghat, Seoni,
in the central zone Jabalpur, Damoh district, and in the northern zone Bhind, Morena, Gwalior
and Shivpuri districts are the major rice producing areas.
Jowar
Jowar is an important crop of Madhya Pradesh. It is a crop basically grown in the dry regions. It is
grown in both Rabi and Kharif seasons. It is the main crop of the western region of the state. Jowar is
sown during the outbreak of monsoon in between June and July and harvested in September and
October. The climatic conditions are favorable for growing Jowar crops in the western part of the state.
The main Jowar growing districts are Mandsaur district, Ratlam district, Ujjain, Rajgarh
district, Shajapur district, Dewas district, Indore district, Khargone, Khandwa district, Shivpuri, Morena,
Gwalior, Guna District, Bhind district, etc.
Gram
Another important crop of Madhya Pradesh is Gram, which is a Rabi crop. Sown in the month of
October, it is harvested in March. The climate must be wet during the sowing period of Gram and
during the harvesting period the climate should be dry. In Madhya Pradesh, different varieties of Gram
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are grown. The main gram producing areas in the state are Hoshangabad, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara
district, Guna, Vidisha District, Ujjain, Mandsaur, Dhar district, Bhind, Morena, Shivpuri and Rewa
district.
Groundnut
Groundnut is Kharif crop, which is used as oilseed. The production of groundnut in the state takes place
in the Malwa plateau and low land of Narmada valley. The state ranks sixth in production of groundnut
in India. The main groundnut growing districts are Mandsaur, Dhar, Ratlam, Khargone, Jhabua,
Betul, Chhindwara, Ujjain, Rajgarh, and Shajapur.
Soya bean
Madhya Pradesh stands first in the production of Soya bean in India. The chief Soya bean producing
districts are, Chhindwara, Seoni, Narsinghpur, Indore, Dhar, Ujjain, Ratlam, Shajapur, Guna, Bhopal,
Hoshangabad, Jhabua, Vidisha, Mandsaur, Balaghat, Satna, Neemuch, Betul and Sheopur.
Cotton
Cotton is the second largest cash crop after soyabean in Madhya Pradesh. The main cultivation areas of
cotton are Khargone, Khandwa, Dhar, Indore, Ujjain, Dewas, Mandsaur, Ujjain, Shajapur, Ratlam,
Sehore and Jhabua districts. The indigenous and American varieties, both are grown in the state.
The Regur soil or Black soil of western region of Madhya Pradesh is favorable for the production of
cotton.
Apart from the above mentioned, a range of other Crops are also cultivated in Madhya Pradesh
that not only meet the local demand for food crops but also contributes to the national output. The state
government is taking adequate measures to provide better infrastructure and irrigational facilities to
enhance further cultivation.
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River in Madhya Pradesh

The state of Madhya Pradesh an extensive network of rivers having grate rivers basin and water shade of
a number of river. Drainage system of Madhya Pradesh include some major rivers Traversing Important
river are Narmada Chambal, Tapti, Betwa, Sindh, Kali, Son etc.
1. Narmada Basin –The Narmada river is the longest river in Madhya Pradesh. The river travels
distance 1312 km and 1077km in Madhya Pradesh. TheNarmada river rises in Amar kantak
plateau of Maikal Range in Anooppur District. It is also known as rewa and Mahakala in Ancient
time. Major tributaries are Banjar, Hiran, Dodi, Shakkar, Kolar, Tawa, Jobat Etc. Narmada is the
fifth longest river in India and its fall into gulf of Cambay in Arebian Sea Near Bharuch in
Gujarat. Maheshwar and Tripuri known as tewar are situated on Narmada river in Jabalpur
district.

Improtant Hydropower Project on Narmada

1. Indira Sagar Punasa District Khandwa

2. Omkareshwar District Khandwa
3. Maheshwar District Khargaun
4. Sardar Sarovar Nayagaon Vadodara Gujarat

2. Chambal RiverBasin – Chambal river was called Charmavati in ancient time Chambal is the
biggest tributary of Yamuna rises from Janapaw mountain in Vindhyan range in Indore district.
And flows north word through Ujjain Ratlam and Mandsore. It meets the Yamuna near Etawah
in Uttar Pradesh. It is travels 965 km distance. Major tributary of Chambal Banas, parvati, Kali,
Kshipra, Sindh, and Three major dam are constructed on the river of Chambal. Gandhi Sagar,
Rana Pratap Sagar, And Jawahar Sagar.

Important Hydropower Project on Chambal

1. Gandhi Sagar Mandsore
2. Jawahar Sagar Kota (Rajasthan)
3. Rana Sagar Chittoor Rajasthan
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3. Son River Basin– Son Rivers emerges from Amarkantak in Maikal Range of Anooppur district.
The total length of this river in Madhya Pradesh 784 km. It meets Ganga in Bihar Near patna.
The major tributary of soan are Johila Mahanadi, Gopad and Banas. Bansagar Dam constructed
in the river of Son.

Important Hydropower Project on Son

1. Ban Sagar Devlod (Shahdol)

4. Tapti river Basin – Tapti river originates from Multai in Betul district. It flows west ward and
falls in Arabian Sea. Total Length of Tapti river 725 km. It falls Gulf of cambay in Arabia sea.

Important Hydropower Project on Tapti

1. Ukai (Surat), Gujarat

5. Betwa river Basin – Betwa river was called Betravati in ancient times. It originates Kumragaon
near Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. It also flow through Uttar Pradesh after Madhya Pradesh
and meets Yamuna at Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh the major tributary of Betwa are Kaliasot,
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Halali, Budhna, Dhasan, Betwa river is also called Ganga of Madhya Pradesh (According to
pollution). Total length of Betwa river 590 km.

Important Hydropower Project on Tapti

1. Rajghat Lalitpur (Uttar Pradesh)

6. Ken – The river emerges out from Vindhyachal in Katni district total length of this river 427 km.
and meets in Yamuna river tributary are sonar, copra, urmil.
7. Kshipra – Kshipra rivers originates from Kakribardi pahadi in Indore. Total length of Kshipra
195 km and its meet with Chambal river
8. Tawa – Tawa river are originated from Mahadev Hills in pachmarhi. Tawa river is the tributary
of Narmada river. Tawa dam is situated on Tawa river near Hoshangabad.

Narmada Shira Link Project

1. Source – Sisalia (Khargone)

2. Destination – Ujjaini village (Indore)
3. Length – 47 km
4. Pumb – 432 Carore

Cities and their river banks

Narmada river (Rewa, Maikal Putri, Saptganga) Amarkantak, Jabalpur, Hoshangabad, Nemawar,
Punasa, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, dhar,
Narsinghpur, Barwani, Barwah, Mandleshwar
Chambal (Charmawati) Nagda, Shyorpur, Muraina, ratlam, Mhow.
Betwa (Betrawati) Bhojpur Temple, Sanchi, Vidisha, Orcha.
Kshipra (Awanti) Ujjain
Khan Indore
Mahi Dhar
Parvati Sehore, Ashta, Rajgarh, Shajapur
Tons Satna
Wainganga Balaghat
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Sindh Datia, Shivpuri

Kalisindh Sonkakcha, bagli, Dewas
Tawa Panchmadhi, tawa nagar
Tapti Multai Burhanpur
Shivna Mandsore

Important water falls in Madhya Pradesh

Water fall River place
Chachai Bihad river Rewa 130 m
Kewti Mahana river (tributary of Tons)
Pandhaw Ken river near panna
Chulia Chambal
Patalpani Chambal
Rahatgarh Bina
Bhalkund Sagar
Apsara Panchmadhi
Daches Panchmadhi
Rajat Panchmadhi
Raneh Ken
Purba Tons
Gatha Ken river
Dhuandhar Narmada
Kapildhara Narmada
Dugdhdhara Narmada
Shahastra dhara Narmada
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Forest of Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is one of the most blessed states of India in terms of natural resources including rich
and diverse forests, Forests cover about 30.7 per cent of its total area of 3.08 sq. km (i.e., 94,689 sq.
km). Teak and Sal forests are the pride of the state. The Forest Department and the Forest Development
Corporation have done extensive teak plantations during the last few decades. The dense forests of teak
lie in Jabalpur, Seoni, Balaghat, Panna, Sehore, Dewas, Hoshangabad, Harda, Betul, Sagar, Chhindwara
and Mandla districts. Similarly, the Sal forests are mainly located in Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat, Sidhi,
Umaria, Anuppur and Shahdol districts. The geographical and biotic diversity of the state is well
reflected in its 18 forest types ranging from thorn-forests to subtropical hill forests. The state is divided
into 9 natural regions and 11 agro-climatic zones.

Classification of Forests in Madhya Pradesh

Type of Forest Percentage in Total Forest area Area (sq. km)

Reserved Forests 65 61886
Protected Forests 32 31098
Unclassified Forests 2 1705

The density of forests is not uniform in the state. Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori, Betul, Seoni, Chhindwara,
Shahdol, Harda, Sheopur, Sidhi are some of densely forested districts. The forests of the state mostly lie
in the southern and eastern belt; Sheopur and Panna being the notable exceptions.
As per Champion & Seth Classification, the state has 18 forest types which belong to three forest
type groups, viz. Tropical Moist Deciduous, Tropical Dry Deciduous and Tropical Thorn Forests.
Percentage-wise distribution of forest cover in different forest type groups found in the state on the basis
of the forest cover assessment is as below: -

Sr.No. Forest Type Group Percent Forest Cover

1 Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests 8.97%
2 Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests 88.65%
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3 Tropical Thorn Forests 0.26%

The Forest Circles/Divisions

Madhya Pradesh has been divided into 16 forest territorial circles, 10 National Parks and 25 sanctuaries.
The forest circles comprise of 63 forest divisions. Each agro-climatic zone has a research extension
unit.

Forest Institutes in Madhya Pradesh

Name of Institutes Location
Indian Institute of Forest Management Bhopal
Indian Forest research Institute (Regional Office) Jabalpur (Head Office Dehradun)
Forest Management Education Institute and Collage Balaghat
Tropical Forest Institute Jabalpur
Sanjeevni Sansthan Bhopal
EPCO – Organization of Environment Planning and Co-ordination Bhopal

Forest Product in Madhya Pradesh

Timber- Bamboo
Every year the state produces more than 2.5 lakh cubic meter of timber, two lakh cubic meter of fuel
wood and about 65 thousand notional tons of bamboo.
The „Teak‟ (Tectonagrandis) timber of Madhya Pradesh is world famous for texture, color and
grain qualities. It is best suited for furniture making and house construction.
About MPMFP Federation
The State Minor Forest Produce Federation at Bhopal was established in 1984. It is the nodal agencyfor
theproduction and processing of non-timberforest produce. It is the apex co-operative body comprising
61 District Co-operative Unions and 1066 Primary Co-operative Societies all over the state.
The Federation iscontinuously striving to empower the village level institutions through various
schemes and activities. A number of projects funded by various departments of the Government of M.P.
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and Government of India are being implemented by the Federation in the areas of conservation,
cultivation & processing of NTFPs.
Tendu Leaf
The state produces about 25 lakh standard bags of tendu leaves everyyear, which is about 30% of the
national production. The state has a monopoly over collection and trade of tendu leaves. The collection
of tendu leaf provides employment to about 15 lakh people during the hot summer season when
employment availability inagriculture is low. Tendu leaf collection operations yield an income of about
Rs. 145 crore every year to the forest dwellers.
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Wild Life in Madhya Pradesh

No of National Parks 10
No of Tiger Reserve 7
No of Wildlife Sanctuaries 25
Forest Area 95,221 km2

Bandhavgarh was the first places in India where the majestic white tiger, Mohan was founded. Madhya
Pradesh is also known as the 'Tiger State' as it is a home of around 20% of India's tiger population and
10% of the world's tiger population. In the past 14 years, around 15, 000 fossils eggs of reptiles,
dinosaurs, have been found in Central India.
Kanha National Park is one of the most maintained National Park in Asia. Madhya Pradesh is the
heritage heartland of India. The Central province of India, Madhya Pradesh is blessed by nature,
encountered by wild animals, stepped in history and alive by wildlife. For those who live it up to the
edge and go beyond the ordinary to explore the best of the jungles, holidays in Madhya Pradesh is a treat
for them. From deer to wild boar to tigers, Madhya Pradesh is a world of the wild animals.
Madhya Pradesh, the land of diversity is one of the most exciting wildlife destinations in India.
For avid nature lovers, there are 9 National Parks, 6 Tiger Reserves and 25 Wildlife Sanctuaries to
quench the adventure thirst. The heart of India, Madhya Pradesh is a kaleidoscope of nature.
National Parks in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is one of those promising states in India where the chances of spotting a tiger are
tremendous. Whether it's Bandhavgarh or Kanha or Pench, each and every national park is far from the
civilization and has a rustic charm of its own.
Name Area Place
Kanha Kisali National Park 940 km2 Mandla
Bandhavgarh National Park 437 km2 Umaria
Madhav National Park 354 km2 Shivpuri
Sanjay National Park 467 km2 Sidhi
Van Vihar National Park 4.45 km2 Bhopal
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Panna National Park 543 km2 Panna, Chhatarpur

Satpura National Park 524 km2 Pachmarhi
Pench National Park 293 km2 Seoni,Chhindwara
Plant Fossils National Park 0.27 km2 Dindori
Dinasore National Park Kuchhi (Dhar)

Wildlife Sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh

There is no better way to introduce one to wildlife and to share its incredible beauty than Madhya
Pradesh. The wildlife sanctuaries of Madhya Pradesh have lured millions of nature and wildlife lovers
from across the world.

Name Area Place

Bori Wildlife Sanctuary 518.00 km2 Hoshangabad
Bagdara Sanctuary 478.90 km2 Sidhi
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Phen Sanctuary 110.74 km2 Mandla

Ghatigaon Sanctuary 512.00 km2 Gwalior
Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary 368.62 km2 Mandsaur
Karera Sanctuary 202.21 km2 Shivpuri
Ken Ghariyal Sanctuary 45.00 km2 Chhatarpur, Panna
Kheoni Sanctuary 122.70 km2 Dewas, Sehore
Narsingharh Sanctuary 57.19 km2 Rajgarh
National Chambal Sanctuary 320.00 km2 Morena
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary 1,194.67 km2 Sagar
Pachmarhi Sanctuary 461.85 km2 Hoshangabad
Panpatha Sanctuary 245.84 km2 Shahdol
Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary 345.00 km2 Morena
Ratapani Sanctuary 823.84 km2 Raisen
Snajay-Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary 364.69 km2 Sidhi
Singhori Sanctuary 287.91 km2 Raisen
Son Ghariyal Sanctuary 41.80 km2 Sidhi
Sardarpur Sanctuary 348.12 km2 Dhar
Sailana Sanctuary 12.96 km2 Ratlam
Ralamandal Sanctuary Indore
Orchha Sanctuary Niwari
Gangau Sanctuary Panna
Veerangna Durgawati Sanctuary Damoh

Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh

Name Place
Kanha Tiger Reserve Mandla, Balaghat
Pench Tiger Reserve Seoni, Chhindwara
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve Umaria
Panna Tiger Reserve Panna
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Satpura Tiger Reserve Hoshangabad

Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve Sidhi District, Singrauli
Ratapani Tiger Reserve Raisen (Sehore)

Fossil Reserves in Madhya Pradesh

The fossil park is situated in Ghughua Dindori. It has fossils that are as old as 40-150 million years old.
Sprawling over an area of 274,100 square meters, here one can see the petrified trunks of ancient trees
and rocks. Plant, leaf, shell and fruit seed fossil that are seen here as old as 65 million years. All these
fossils look ordinary in the form of rock. Palm fossil is the attraction of the park. Fossils of the park
have been overlooked and damaged by the tourist and agriculturist.

Sanctuaries for particular Animals or Birds

Sanctuary Particular Protected Animals/ Birds
Chambal national Sanctuary (Morena) Crocodiles, Alligator
Son river Sanctuary (Sidhi-Shahdol) Crocodiles, Alligator
Ken River Sanctuary (Chhatarpur) Crocodiles, Alligator
Sailana Sanctuary (Ratlam) Paradise Birds (Fly catcher) Kharmour Bird
Sardarpur Sanctuary (Dhar) Kharmour Bird,
Ghatee Gaon Sanctuary (Gwalior) Son Bird (Son chidiya)
Karera Sanctuary (Shivpuri) Son Bird (Son chidiya)
Nauradehi Sanctuary (Sagar) Neel Gai
Gandhi Sagar (Mandsaur) Neel Gai
Cow Sanctuary, Salriya, Susuner (Aagar) Domestic Cows
Jararudham Batiagarh Damoh Cow Sanctuary
Ratapuani Sanctuary (Raisen) Tiger Project

Proposed wild life sanctuary of State

1. Katthiwada – Alirajpur
2. Surmania – Khandwa
3. Kalibhit – Betul
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Biosphere Reserve in Madhya Pradesh

Biosphere reserve was established under man and biosphere program of UNESCO in 1973-74. There are
3 Biospheres reserves in Madhya Pradesh.
1. Satpura Biosphere reserve (Pachmarhi) Hoshangabad
2. Amarkantak Achanakmar Biosphere Reserve Anuppur
3. Panna BiosphereReserve Panna
Some Important facts
1. Bandhawgarh National Park has the highest density of Tiger.
2. The first white tiger of word was found in Bandhawgarh.
3. Words first white tiger safari was opened in Madhya Pradesh has Mukundpur, Satna on third April
2016
4. Mogli Land is established in Pench National Park Seoni.
5. NH-3 Passes through Madhav National Park Shivpuri.
6. NH-7 Passes through Pench National Park Seoni.
7. Smallest sanctuary of State is Ralamandal (Indore)
8. Largest Sanctuary of State is Nauradehi (Sagar)
9. George Castle is situated in Madhav National Park (Shivpuri)
10. Palpur Kuno (Sheopur) has satup for the conservation of Gir Lion Set.
11. In Madhya Pradesh Total Teak (Sagaun) Volume is 17.8 Percent.
12. Dudhraj which is the state bird of state is found in Sardarpur Wild Life Sanctuary.
13. Highest forest revenue is collected from Jabalpur and Least from Gwalior
14. MP rank first position in Tendu Patta Production which is used in Bidi Making.
15. Top Three districts have highest forest cover are Balaghat Rewa, Chhindwara and Least forest
covered district are Ujjain, Shajapur and Bhind.
16. Social ForestryScheme was started in 1976.
17. Antelope (Bara Singha) was declared state animal on 1st Nov 1981.
18. Madhya Pradesh first forest Policy was launched in 1952.
19. The Newest forest policy of state is launched on 4th April 2005.
20. Madhya Pradesh forest Protection Act was coming into Existence in 1974.
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21. Madhya Pradesh Biodiversity board was formed on 13thJan 2000 by the state government. Chaired
by Chief Minister and Consists of 34th Members.
22. Lokvaniki Yojana was started by the Madhya Pradesh Government in 1999.
23. Panna is known as the Amla district.
Major Tribes of Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh Rank First position in country in tribal Population. Tribal population contributes 21.1
percent in the population of the country. Bhil Tribe is the biggest tribe of the state. Dhar is the most
tribal populated district of state while percentage wise Alirajpur ranked first position. Here in State
about 46 tribal communities are found the percentage of schedule cast in state in 15.6
The south and the south-eastern parts of the state of Madhya Pradesh have the largest
concentration of the tribal population. It further stretches out to the western part of the state
including Jhabua district, Dhar district, Barwani district and Khargone district. The major tribes of
Madhya Pradesh are as follows:
Bhil Tribe:
Bhil tribe is third largest tribes in India and first one in Madhya Pradesh. They resided in Dhar Alirajpur
Jhabua, Ratlam, Khargaon and Khandwa district. They are famous for Bhagoria Festival. They are one
among the criminal tribes of states. Pithora is the wall painting of Bhils. There home is called Falia.
They are Skilled in archery.
Gond Tribe:
They are the biggest tribe of the country and second biggest tribe of state. They are found in Betul,
Chhindwara, Balaghat, Mandla, Seoni districts. Marrige by service is very popular form of Marrige in
Gond. The person who serve for marriage is called Lamsena or Lamnai. They are also known for
Dudhlotwa marriage. Ghotul is the famous dormitory found in Gond.
Baiga Tribe:
They are found in Mandla, Umaria, Shahdol and Balaghat District.
Around 9,308 hectares in the seven villages – Dhaba, Rajni Sarai, Dhurkutta, Limauta, Jilang, Silpidi
and Ajgar of Dindori District is recorgnished as Baiga Chak.
Baigas are considered as a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) in the Indian Constitution
and rely mostly on shifting cultivation, forest produce and fishing for sustenance. The tribe numbers
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only 150,000 people spread over forested areas of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. They are one
among the most Backward tribes of Madhya Pradesh but they do not cultivate.
Bharia Tribe:
Bharia tribe is one of the most ancient tribe which has resided mainly in Chhindwara, Seoni, and
Mandla district. Patalkot of Chhindwara is famous for Bharia Tribe. In the census of 1981 Bharia tribe
was recognized as the most backword tribe of state.
Saharia Tribe:
This tribe inhabits in Shivpuri district and Morena district. It is also a most vulnerable tribal of state.
They are living in very worst conditions of life.
Criminal Tribes of state:
In state Bedia, Bhil and Paridhi are recognized as the criminal tribes of state. Bedia tribe is involve in
Sexual crimes while Paridhi are the hunters.
Some Facts related to Schedule tribes of State
1. The Only Tribal University of India is situated in Amarkantak its name is Indira Gandhi Tribal
University
2. Sex ratio of Schedule tribe is highest in Balaghat (1048).
3. Agaria tribe is known as inventor of Iron their god is called Lohasur.
4. Panika tribe is found in Sidhi and Shahdol district. They follow Kabir Panth.
5. Largest tribal group state is Bhil while largest tribal group of state including its subtribes is
Gond.
6. Lowest Percentage and Number of tribal population is in Bhind.
7. Madhya Pradesh First Tribal radio is Vanya (From Chandrashekhar Azad Nagar Bhawra)
8. Vanja is the scheme of state for the help of tribal group engaged in the collection of minor forest
product.
9. Madhya Pradesh Tribal finance and Development corporation was established in 1994 in order
to provide economic and Social development of tribal communities.
10. Shree Badal Bhoi state tribal museum is situated in Chhindwara.
11. State Tribal museum situated in Bhopal
12. Tribal Research and development institute was established in 20thApril 1954 in Bhopal.
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Political system of Madhya Pradesh State

Madhya Pradesh is divided in 10 divisions and 52 districts. Niwari is 52nd district of Madhya Pradesh,
with effect from October 1, 2018. It is bounded on the east and southeast by Tikamgarh District of
Madhya Pradesh, and by the Uttar Pradesh districts of Lalitpur on the west and Jhansi on the north..
Area wise Largest District Chinawara
Population wise Largest District Indore
Area wise Smallest District Niwari (1318 km2)
Population wise Smallest District Niwari (4.01 lakh)

Division of State
1. Jabalpur – Area wise and Population 6. Gwalior
Wise Largest Division
2. Bhopal 7. Ujjain
3. Rewa 8. Chambal – Area wise smallest division
4. Sagar 9. Shahdol – Population wise Smallest division
5. Indore 10. Narmadapuram – Latest division

Political system of Madhya Pradesh State

1. Unicameral Legislature
2. Name of Vidhan Sabha - Indira Gandhi Vidhan Sabha Arera Hills Bhopal. It was designed by
Charlescoria.
3. Total Strength: 230 + 1
4. Reserved seats in Vidhan Sabha: 82
5. Reserved for Schedule caste: 35
6. Reserved for Schedule tribe: 47
7. Total Seats of Lok Sabha: 29
8. Reserved Seats in Lok Sabha: 10
9. Reserved seats of Schedule caste in Lok Sabha: 4
10. Reserved seats of Schedule Tribe in Lok Sabha: 6
11. Total Seats in Rajya Sabha: 11
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12. First Vidhan Sabha Speaker: Pandit Kunjilal Dubey

13. Current Vidhan Sabha Speaker: Sita Sharan Sharma (From Hoshangabad)
14. Deputy Chairperson of Vidhan Sabha:Dr Rajendra Kumar Singh
15. Leader of Opposition in Vidhan Sabha: Sri Ajay Singh (Rahul Bhaiya)
16. Number of BJP Members:165
17. Lok Sabha Seats: (27 BJP + 2 Congress)
18. First Chief Minister of State: Ravi Shankar Shukla
19. Only Women Chief Minister of MP: Uma Bharti
20. First Governor of the State: Pattabhi Sitaramaiya
21. Current Governor of the State: Om Prakash Kohli
22. First Women Governor of the MP:Sarla Grewal
23. First Chief secretary of the MP: H S Kamath

Important Institute of MP
1. Secretariat of MP: Vallabh Bhawan
2. Police Head Quarter of MP Police: Bhopal
3. Jawahar Lal Nehru Police Training academy: Sagar
4. MP Police Training Center: Bhouri Bhopal
5. Armed Police Training Center: Indore
6. Police Motor Work Shop Center: Rewa
7. Police Traffic Training Institute: Bhopal
8. Platoon Commander Training Institute: Bhopal
9. MP State Election Commission Board: Nirvachan Bhawan Arera Hills Bhopal
10. State Human Rights Commission: Paryawas Bhawan Bhopal
11. Administration academy of state: RCVP Naronha Academy Shahpura Bhopal Established in
1966, Its original name was Lal Bahadur Shastriinstitute of public administration.

Ex-officio chairman of Chief Minister of MP

1. Madhya Pradesh Bio diversity board
2. State Planning commission
3. MP Culture State council
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4. Happiness Department

Important personality of MP
1. Present Chief justice of High court: Shri Hemant Gupta
2. Present lokayukt:Justice Naresh Kumar Gupta
3. Advocate General of MP: Purushendra Kurav
4. State Chief Election Commissioner: R Parshuram
5. MPPSC Chairman:Prof. S. P. Gautam (Acting)
6. State Human Right Commission Ayukt: Shri Manohar Mamtani (Acting)
7. State Women Commission: Lata Wankhede
8. Child right protection commission: Dr Raghvendra Sharma
9. State Information Commission Head: K D Khan

Industries of MP

Industries of Madhya Pradesh are one of the main sources of income for the state. Madhya Pradesh has
entered into era of high-technology. A large number of automobile industries have been established at
Pithampur near Indore. Prominent industries in the public sector in the state are Bharat Heavy Electrical
Ltd at Bhopal, Security Paper Mill at Hoshangabad District, Bank Note Press at Dewas District,
Newsprint Factory at Nepanagar and Alkaloid Factory at Neemuch District. The production of
newsprint and cement in the state has been really high in the past few years. Further, the Government of
India has proposed setting up of Special Economic Zone at Indore.
However, this state is considered as industrially backward as compared to other states of India.
The main industries of Madhya Pradesh are based upon water, mineral, forest and agriculture. About 21
types of minerals are mined in the state. Forestland covers about 30. 9 percent out of the total
geographical area. In almost half of the region of the state, agriculture is practiced. Madhya Pradesh
stands first in production of soya bean while it ranks third in the production of mustard oil.
Madhya Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation (MPSIDC) was set up under the
Companies Act. 1956, as wholly owned state government undertaking for promotion and development
of medium and large industries in the state. MPSIDC is also involved in developing industrial
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infrastructure through its subsidiary companies. Industries of Madhya Pradesh can be divided in the
following manner –
1. Mineral Resources Based Industry, which includes Cement Industry, Heavy Electrical Instruments,
Crockery Industry, etc.
2. Forest Based Industry includes Paper Industry, Furniture Industry, etc.
3. Agricultural Based industry includes Cotton Textile, Artificial Fabrics, Sugar Mills, Vegetation Oil,
Soya bean Oil industry, etc.
The major concentration of cement industries in the state of Madhya Pradesh is found
in Jabalpur district, Satna district, Morena district, Bhind district, Damoh district, Mandsaur
district, Balaghat district, Narsinghpur district, Sidhi district, and Betul district. Bharat Heavy Electrical
Limited (BHEL) was established in Bhopal in 1960, which is the pioneer enterprise of its kind in India.
Due to high availability of fire clay, crockery industry in Madhya Pradesh occupies a progressive
position. The main crockery industries are located in Gwalior, Jabalpur, and Ratlam.
There are around 113 wood carving industries in the state. The state ranks third in production of cotton
textile after Maharashtra and Gujarat. Cotton is grown in the southwest part of the state and its cotton
textile industries are located in Indore, Ujjain, and Gwalior. Indore is the biggest cotton textile-
producing center of the state.
The sugar industries are located in Ujjain, Sehore, Shivpuri, Morena, Shajapur, Dewas, Gwalior,
Mandsaur, and Ratlam districts.
Small-scale or cottage industries also occupy an important position in the state and it plays a vital role in
the development of the area or region.

Important Industries of Madhya Pradesh

Complex in MP
1. Electronic Complex – Dewas
2. Leather Complex – Dewas.
3. Steel Complex – Sagar
4. Agro Complex – Chhindwara
5. Pharma park Complex – Betma (Dhar)
6. Plastic Park– Tamot (Raisen)
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Special Economic Zone

1. The first special economic one of Madhya Pradesh was established in Pithampur of Dhar District
it is also known as Detroit of MP. Detroit is a city of USA famous for Auto Mobile Industry.
There is an Auto testing track is developed for the testing of Automobiles in Pithampur.
Pithampur is also the first dry port of state. The Second dry port of state is situated in Mandi
deep. Dry port is a place where containers for transportation of goods are available.
2. Crystal IT park – Indore It is Second Special economic zone situated in Indore.
3. Multi Product Special Economic zone – Gwalior
4. Aluminum SEZ – BargawanSingrauli Established by HINDALCO
5. Minerals and Minerals based SEZ– Hargarh Jabalpur

Industrial Center of MP
1. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology – Indore Dedicated to Laser technology
2. Ordinance factory – Jabalpur (Khamaria)
3. Gun Carriage Factory – Jabalpur
4. Heavy Vehicle industry – Jabalpur
5. Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) – Hoshangabad
6. Alkaloid factory – Neemach (OPIUM)
7. Hindustan Machine and Tools (HMT) – Betul
8. Optical Fiber Factory – Mandideep Raisen
9. Hindustan Copper limited – Malajkhand Balaghat
10. Northern Gold Field Limited – Singrouli
11. National Thermal Power corporation – Singrouli (Baidhan)
12. MP Agro Morarji Fertilizers Limited – Guna
13. Straw board mills – Shajapur
14. Ratlam Alcohal Plant – Ratlam
15. Umbrella industries – Mhow

Industrial Development Center of MP

1. Pithampur (Dhar) 2. Mandideep (Raisen) 3. Pilukhedi (Rajgarh)
4. Banmor (Morena) 5. Maxi (Shajapur) 6. Maneri (Mandla)
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7. Kirnapur (Balaghat ) 8. Purena (Panna) 9.Udhyog Bihar (Rewa)

10. Malanpur (Bhind)
13. Siddhgaon (Sagar)
16. Baidhan (Singrouli)
19. Karodhara (Shivpuri),
22. Bagaspur (Narsinghpur),
25. Harda
11. Chandrapura (Chhatarpur)
14. Chain Pura (Guna)
17. Pratap Pura (Niwari)
20 Badera (Datia),
23. Jawra (Ratlam),
26. Dewas
12. Boregoan (Chhindwara)
15. Meghnagar (Jhabua)
18. Aman Pura (Damoh),
21. Bandol (Seoni),
24. Vidisha

Total Industrial DevelopmentCentersin MP are 26. Following industrial development centers are
working under the super vision of ministry of industrial development of center government
1. Malanpur
2. Meghnagar
3. Maneri
4. Purena
5. Pithampur
6. Pilukhedi
Cement industries in MP
1. Banmor ACC (Morena)
2. Maihar Cement Factory Satna
3. Nayagaon Cement Factory Mandsore
4. JP Cement Rewa
5. Prism Cement Satna
6. Birla Cement Satna
Other Industries in MP
1. Electronics complex - Indore
2. Jams and Jewelry complex – Jabalpur
3. Silver Coin Atta – Nimrani Chhindwara
4. Oriental Paper Mil – Amlai Shahdol
5. Lakh Factory – Umaria
6. Artificial Cotton – Nagda
7. Bina Refinary – Oman Indian Refinary
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8. Gas Authority of India Limited – Regional office Guna

Cloth Industries in MP
1. Bhairogarh Print – Bhairogarh is the state Jail of Ujjain. Here block printing on cotton fabrics are
prepared by the prisoners. These fabrics are famous by the name of the Bhairogarh print
2. Chanderi – It is a tehsil of Ashoknagar which is famous for the work of Gold on Silk fabric.
Chanderi is known for its beautiful Sarees.
3. Maheshwar – Maheshwar is situated in Khargaon district. It is also known as for its sarees.
Hand Crafts in MP
1. Hardwood toys (Supari ke Khilone) –Rewa
2. Wooden Elephant Camel – Indore
3. Jari wallet – Bhopal
4. Bagh Print – Dhar
5. Leather wallet – Indore
6. Block Printing or Chhipa Printing – Kuchhi tehsil – District of Dhar
7. Gudiya Making –Bhil Tribe Jhabua
Some Facts of industrial development of Madhya Pradesh
1. Madhya Pradesh rank 7th Position in Industrial Trade.
2. Industrial promotion policy of state was made in 2010.
3. In Madhya Pradesh first sugar mill was formed in Jawra Ratlam.
4. In Madhya Pradesh first Cotton mill was formed in Burhanpur.
5. In Madhya Pradesh first Cement Factory was formed in Banmore (Morena).
6. In Madhya Pradesh first Paper mill was formed in Nepa Nagar Burhanpur.
7. DMIC (Delhi Mumbai Industrial corridor) is proposed on NH 3 Passes through Gwalior, Guna,
Shivpuri, Dewas and Indore.
8. Prakrit is the Brand name of Madhya Pradesh Silk board.
9. Coal gas (Coal Bed Methane) pipe line is proposed from Sohagpur (Shahdol) to Foolpur (Uttar
Pradesh) Its total length is 312 Km.
10. The first Dwell purifying center of India was established in Jabalpur.
11. Bharat Oman Refinery limited is established by the Government of India and Oman Government
in Agasod Village of Bina in Sagar.
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Minerals in MP

Madhya Pradesh is a minerally rich state. Geologically It is the part of southern deccan pleatue made up
with the old igneous rocks. Approximate 25 minerals found in MP. Madhya Pradesh Rank fourth
position in the production of Minerals. Madhya Pradesh Rank first position in the production of copper
piretite and slate. It ranks second position in the production of rock phosphate shale and diaspore. It
ranks 3rd production of manganese and lime stone and it rank 4th position of production of coal. Lime
Stone is used for the making of cement while rock phosphate is used in making phosphate fertilizer.
Rock phosphate is mainly found in Jhabua and Khargaon district but It is mainly used in the phosphate
fertilizer factories of Meghnagar (Jhabua), Diwanganj (Vidisha) and Vijaypur (Guna). State mineral
development corporation was established in 1962 for the promotion and development of mineral
industries of Madhya Pradesh its headquarter situated in Bhopal. Marble is found in Jabalpur and Katni
in Archean rocks.
DISTRIBUTION OF KEY RESOURCES IN MP
Minerals in Madhya Pradesh occur in abundance in its several districts. It includes the occurrences of
almost all varieties of minerals required as industrial input in the growing economy. 16 major minerals
are considered of specific importance as they contribute significantly in development of economy of the
state. These include the Limestone, Bauxite, Coal, Manganese ore, Diamond, Base metals, Dolomite,
Rock Phosphate and Granite. Others include Marble, Flagstone, Slate, Calcite, Quartz and Silica sand,
Molybdenum and Fire clay.
Limestone
Limestone forms an important segment of mineral resources of Madhya Pradesh. As per the available
statistics of Indian Bureau of Mines, the total reserve of limestone in the state is around 4. 79 percent of
the total national reserve of several million tones. Vast terrain of the state is prevalent with suitable
grade of limestone for manufacturing of cement.
Bauxite
Another significant mineral resource of the state is Bauxite. The state has vast deposits of Bauxite,
mainly in Balaghat district, Mandla district, Shahdol district, Rewa district, and Sidhi district. The
highest degree of bauxite deposits of Jabalpur district is mainly used for calcinations to be used in
refractory units.
Coal
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Coal constitutes the vital raw material required for consumption in the energy sector. The state of
Madhya Pradesh contributes about 14. 09 percent of the total national reserve of coal. Madhya Pradesh
has a large tract of favorable rock formation where coal is found which is distributed in Shahdol
district, Chhindwara district, Betul district, Narsinghpur district and Sidhi district. The deposit of Sidhi
district is considered as one of the largest deposits in the country.
Manganese
High strategic importance is given to Manganese Ore. Madhya Pradesh is India's foremost source of
manganese ore with a reserve of around 23. 64 million tones accounting for near about 14. 13 percent of
the national reserve. The deposits are mostly located in Balaghat and Chhindwara districts constituting
the bulk of deposit available in the state.
Dimond
Thestate of Madhya Pradesh has a distinction of having the lone diamond mine in the country located at
Majhgawan area in Panna District.
Copper
The copper ore occurrences are in Balaghat, Jabalpur, Betul, Hoshangabad,Chhindwara, Sagar, Datia,
Sidhi, Dewas, Shivpuri, and Tikamgarh districts. The Malanjkhand copper mine is the largest hard rock
opencast pit of the country.
Dolomite
Dolomite is another significant mineral found in the state. High grade dolomite has become the major
industrial mineral because of its use in iron and steel and refractory industries. Occurrences of dolomite
have been recorded in Mandla, Seoni, Chhatarpur, Sagar and Jabalpur. The dolomite deposits of
Mandla district are mainly used in iron and steel industries in and outside the state. The dolomite
deposit of Jabalpur is mainly consumed in the refractory industries. The dolomite deposits of Mandla,
Sagar and Chhatarpur districts have attained significance because of their high content of magnesia.
Rock Phosphate
Rock Phosphate is another mineral resource found in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The deposits are
located in Jhabua, Sagar and Chhatarpur districts. Granites are in much demand in the modern
construction work as decorative and ornamental stones.
Granite
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Granite deposits are widespread throughout the state. Moreover, Madhya Pradesh is fast emerging as
marble producing state in the country. Exotic varieties of marble are available in Katni, Narsinghpur,
Jabalpur, Mandla, Hoshangabad, Sidhi and Jhabua districts.
Marble
The polished marble of Katni district is considered as good as Italian marble. Further, wide deposits of
white, cream, pink and red colored sandstone occurs in Shivpuri, Guna, Gwalior, Panna, Vidisha, Raisen
and Sagar districts.
Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite is another major mineral of Madhya Pradesh. The deposits of Pyrophyllite occur in
Chhatarpur, Shivpuri and Tikamgarh districts of the state. Its occurrences have also been found
in Gwalior district.
Slate
Madhya Pradesh is the sole producer of slate in the country. White and red colored slate found
in Mandsaur district is used mainly in producing slate pencil.
Calcite
Significant deposits of calcite occur in the western part of Madhya Pradesh mainly in Barwani district.
Quartz
The total reserve of quartz and silica sand in the state of Madhya Pradesh accounts for around 4387
thousand tones which is nearly 0. 18 percent of the total reserve of the country. The deposits are
distributed in the districts of Chhatarpur, Chhindwara, Datia, Gwalior, Jhabua, Mandla, Rewa, etc.
Molybdenum
Molybdenum is an important strategic mineral. It is mainly found in Malajkhand area of Balaghat
district. Over 94 million tones of fireclays of various grades have been estimated in Madhya Pradesh.
The deposits distributed in Shahdol, Gwalior, Katni, Jabalpur, Sidhi, Betul and Chhindwara districts has
led to the establishment of a number of refractory and some ceramic industries in the state. There are
many mineral based industries in Madhya Pradesh including cement plants, thermal power plants, and
caustic soda plants.
1. Manganese – Bharveli Balaghat
2. Copper – Malajkhand Balaghat
3. Coal – Sohagpur Singrauli
4. Lime Stone – Katni
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5. Diamond – Majhgaon Panna

6. Bauxite – Amarkantak
7. Graphite – Betul
8. Marvel – Jabalpur
9. Shop Stone – Jabalpur
10. Iron Ore – Jabalpur Mandla Balaghat
11. Surma – Jabalpur
12. Rock Phosphate – Jhabua Alirajpur, Sagar
13. Diaspour – Chhatarpur First rank in MP
14. Coal Bed Methane – Sohagpur Shahdol
15. Shale Gas - Sohagpur and Singrouli
16. Stone Park – Sleemnabad (Katni)
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Energy Resources in MP

Energy is the backbone of Industrial and Economic Development of a state. Fortunately, Madhya
Pradesh has a lot scope of development of Conventional as well as non-conventional energy resources.
Madhya Pradesh has huge reserve of coal. it is situated on plateau so that a number of valley are found
for hydropower generation. It is situated on tropic of Cancer so that here is a lot scope of solar energy
Madhya Pradesh state has a lot scope of wind power energy. For the promotion of non-conventional
energy resources government of Madhya Pradesh,The New and Renewable Energy Department (NRED)
is the nodal Ministry of the Government of Madhya Pradesh for all matters relating to new and
Renewable Energy. The broad aim of the Department is to develop and deploy Renewable Energy,
Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation measures for supplementing the energy requirement of the
state.
Thermal Power Plant in MP
The first thermal power Plant of State was Chandni thermal Power Plant established in 1953 in
Nepanagar paper mill Burhanpur.
1. Amarkantak Thermal Power Plant – Chachai (Amlai Anuppur)
2. Satpura Thermal Power Plant – Sarni Betul
3. Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Plant – Veersinghpur Umaria
4. Chandni Thermal Power Plant – Nepanagar Burhanpur
5. Shri Singaji Thermal Power Plant – Dongalia Khandwa
6. Vindhyanchal Thermal Power Plant – Baidhan Singrauli
7. Jabalpur Thermal Power Plant –Jabalpur
8. Pench Thermal Power Plant –Chhindwara

Major Hydro Power Plant

1. Gandhi Sagar Hydro power project – Gandhi sagar Hydro power plant is constructed on
Chambal river in Mandsore district (Tehsil Bhanpura) It is joint project MP and Rajasthan. MP
and Rajasthan share power in the ratio of 50-50. It was constructed during second five-year
plane.
2. Punasa Hydro power project –It is also known as Indira Sagar project. it is setup on Narmada
river atPunasa in Khandwa district. It started production in 2007. It is a joint venture of irrigation
department of Madhya Pradesh a national hydroelectric power corporation. Its install power
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production capacity is 1000 MW (8 x 125mw). It was inauguratedby Smt. Indira Gandhi on 23 rd

Oct 1984.
3. Omkareshwar power project – It is situated on the bank Narmada river in Khandwanear
Mandhata. Its power generation capacity is 520 MW.
4. Maheshwar power project – It is situated on the bank Narmada river in Khargone.
5. Bansagar power project – It is situated on the bank Son river in Shahdol district near Devlond
village. Bansagar is named after renowned Sanskrit scholarBan Bhatt of Seven Sanctuary. The
construction of this dam was beginning in 14th May 1978 and It was opened in 25th Sep 2006. It
is a joint project of Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in ratio 2:1:1. Its power production
capacity is 435 megawatts.
6. Madikheda Dam –It is constructed on Sindh river in Shivpuri district. Its Hight in 62 m and
power generation capacity is 60 MW.
7. Pench Hydro power project – It is situated on the Pench river in Ramtek of Nagpur of
Maharashtra. It is a joint project of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
8. Rihand – It is situated in Pipri of Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. It is joint project of UP
and MP. After the name of first chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Govind Ballabh Pant. It is also
known as Govind BallabhPant Sagar. It was constructed in 1962. Its total capacity is 300 MW.
Rihand is the tributary of Son river.
9. Bargi – Bargi is the tributary of Narmada river. Bargi dam is constructed on this river in
Jabalpur district. Its name is Avantibai power project. Its total capacity is 100 MW.
10. Rajghat Power Project –Rajghat power project situated in Ashok Nagar district of Madhya
Pradesh and Lalitpur district of UP. It is interstate project on Betwa river. Under this project
three dames of 15MW each has been constructed in Matateela Lalitpur UP. Dhukwannear
Babina Jhansi and Parichha in Jhansi.
Total Hydro power production capacity of state is 933 MW.
New and Renewable energy department of Madhya Pradesh
In order to promote green and sustainable power generation new and renewable energy department of
Madhya Pradesh was established by Madhya Pradesh Government.
The current energy requirement in the state of Madhya Pradesh is heavily dependent on conventional
energy sources. The Government of Madhya Pradesh acknowledges the increasing issues related to
climate change, global warming and has recognized the urgent need to address these issues. The
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promotion of Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation are key measures taken
by Government of Madhya Pradesh in this direction. Today new and Renewable Energy is increasingly
becoming an integral part of energy security initiative in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Based on this
green initiative, Government of Madhya Pradesh has notified the final promotional policies for all the
four Renewable Energy technologies (Solar, Wind, Small Hydro and Biomass), Madhya Pradesh Energy
Conservation Fund Rules and other directives for the efficient use of energy, its conservation in state.
The state has witnessed considerable development on Wind power front, which constitutes around 70.19
% of total Renewable Energy installed capacity (447.79 MW). Small Hydro and Biomass constitute
around 19.26% and 8.93% of the total Renewable Energy installed capacity, respectively. Whereas, the
Solar installed capacity constitutes only 1.62% (7.25MW) of the total Renewable Energy installed
capacity in the state.
Off-grid projects
The New & Renewable Energy Dept. has also been promoting the off-grid Renewable Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Energy Conservation projects in Madhya Pradesh through Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas
Nigam Ltd., a State Nodal Agency for implementation of various off-grid Renewable Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Energy Conservation programs in the state.
Wind power in MP
Total 12 wind power production companies are working in Jamgodrani (Dewas), Nagda (Ujjain),
Ratkhedi (Dewas), Jawra (Ratlam), Piploda (Ratlam), Palsodi (Ratlam), Mamatkheda (Ratlam), Mahuria
(Shajapur), Behpur (Mandsore) and Kheda (Dhar). Total Power generation capacity of these Units is
314.29 MW.
Solar Power in MP
Solar Power is the ecofriendly source of energy in Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam
is nodal agency of Solar Power. Ultra Mega solar project is proposed in Gurh of Rewa district. Its total
capacity is 750 MW. It will be completed in 2018. It would be the one the largest single site solar power
plant of India and world.
The second largest Solar power plant of Madhya Pradesh is Welspun Solar project of 151 MW. Situated
in Bhagwanpura village of Jawad Tehsil of Neemach district. It was constructed in 2015.
Small Hydro power project
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The department is also working for the development of small hydro power projects in state the total
estimated potential small hydro based power generation is 750 MW. Out of which 86.35 MW power
generation has been installed in (Bargi, Indira Sagar, Tilwara, Satpura,Bhimgarh, Veersinghpur).
Biomass
It is playing the leading role in the production of Eco friendly energy in State. Madhya Pradesh State has
been installed around 43 MW biomass Power Project. These projects have been established in Jawra,
Dhar, Barwani, Guna, Raisen, Kalapipal, Dewas, Narsinghpur, Ratlam Etc. Biomass energy
manufacture by rice husk and Parouni.

Transportation in Madhya Pradesh

Road Transportation

1. Transportation is the backbone of the development of state. It is one among the basic
infrastructure of State. The total length of roads in Madhya Pradesh is 11681 km. There are total
20 National Highways passes through Madhya Pradesh.
2. The longest national highway of state is NH 3. It is also known as AB Road (Agra Mumbai
road). The highway originated in Agra in Uttar Pradesh, generally travelled southwest through
Dholpur in Rajasthan, Morena, Gwalior, Shivpuri, Guna, Biaora, Maksi, Dewas, Indore and
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Julwania in Madhya Pradesh, and Dhule, Nashik, Thane and terminated at Mumbai. Length of
the old NH 3 was 1,190 km (740 mi).
3. The longest National highway of India is NH 7 passes through the state (511km). It connects
Varanasi to the Kanya Kumari. It passes through Rewa, Satna, Katni, Jabalpur, and Seoni.
InLakhnadon of Seoni it connects with the north south corridor.
4. North south corridor connects Sri Nagar to Kanyakumari in Madhya Pradesh State at enters in
Morena and passes through Gwalior, Datia, Tikamgarh, Sagar, Narsinghpur, and Seoni District.
5. East west corridor passes through only Shivpuri district. East west and north south meet together
in Jhansi.
6. The Smallest Highway of State is NH 339 B Bamitha to Khajuraho (Chhatarpur).
7. NationalHighway 12 situated in Bhopal and Jabalpur.
8. National Highway 69 connects in Bhopal to Betul.
9. National Highway 79 Connects Gwalior to Singrouli.
10. National Highway 86 connects Bhopal to Chhatarpur.
Rail Transportation
1. Madhya Pradesh has Only railway zone in Jabalpur.
2. It is the part of Western Central Railway.
3. Itarsi is the biggest junction of Madhya Pradesh.
4. In Madhya Pradesh there are three regional offices of railway - Bhopal, Ratlam and Ujjain.
5. Coach repair factory of railway is situated in Nishatpura.
6. Railway sleeper factory is situated in Budhni district Sehore.
7. Rail Spring factory is situated in Gwalior.
8. At present 5 railway zones have in Operation in MP -
1. Central railway
2. Western railway
3. South eastern central railway
4. Western central railway
5. North central railway
Air Transport
There are total 11 airports, 27 airbasesand 4 International Airport (Khajuraho, Bhopal, Indore and
Gwalior)in MP. Kanha Kisley Airbase is the only airbase of state situated in national park.
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Major air ports of MP are as follows

1. Raja Bhoj International Airport Bhopal - (Seasonal international flights from Bhopal to Jeddah,
Saudi Arabia)
2. Devi Ahilyabai International Airport Indore – Started in 2014.
3. Rajmata Vijyaraje Scindhiya Airport Gwalior.
4. Khajuraho International Airport It is officially known as civil aerodrome Khajuraho is situated in
Chhatarpur district.
Education in MP

1. Madhya Pradesh is emerging is the education Hub of country since last few decades there are
total 21 Universities.
2. Hari Singh Gour University is the first university of state established in 18th July 1946. Its
founder was Dr. Sir Hari Singh Gour. Who was also the first Vice Chancellor of Delhi
University. Its Original name was Sagar University but in 1983 it was renamed as Hari Singh
Gour. In 2009 It was giver the status of central university.
3. The second central university of state is Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Amarkantak. It
was found in 2007.
4. List of universities of state are as follows.
Name Location
Dr. Hari Singh Gour University Sagar
Rani Durgavati University Jabalpur
Vikram University Ujjain
Jivaji Rao University Gwalior
Devi Ahilya Bai University Indore
Jawahar Lal Agricultural University Jabalpur
Avdhesh Pratap Singh University Rewa
Barkatullah University Bhopal
Makhan Lal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism Bhopal
Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakuta Gramoday University Chhitrakuta
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Raja Bhoj open University Bhopal

Rajiv Gandhi Technical University Bhopal
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Amarkantak
Mansingh Tomar University of Music Gwalior
Maharshi Padini Sanskrit University Ujjain
Rajmata Vijya Raje Scindhiya Agriculture University Gwalior
National Law Institute University Bhopal
Veterinary University Jabalpur
Hindi University Bhopal
Budha Bhartiya Gyan Adhyayn University Sanchi
Dr Baba sahib Ambedkar University of social science Mhow

Other Educational institute in MP

Rajmata Vijya Raje Scindhiya AIIMS Bhopal
Maharshi panni Sanskrit University Ujjain
Rani Laxmi Bai School of Physical Training Gwalior
Tribal School Sehor
IIT Indore
IIM Indore
National Judicial academy Bhopal
Indian institute of Information technology Gwalior
Tourism and Hotel Management Gwalior
Hotel Management Bhopal
National Institute of Fashion Technology NIFT Bhopal
Adivasi Shodha Sanchar Kendra Jhabua
Sainik School Rewa
Vijya Raje Scindhiya agriculture university Gwalior
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Sport in MP

In order to promote sport activities in State. Directorate of sports and youth welfare was established on
1st Oct 1975. In 13th June 2011 Madhya Pradesh sports Madhya State sports authority was established by
the government of Madhya Pradesh. It is chaired by the minister of sports and youth welfare of state it
consists of 8 members. The regional center of sports authority of India has been established in Goragaon
Bisenkheri Bhopal in 2007. In 2013 Malkhamb was given the status of state sport for the promotion is
state started Prabhas Joshi Award.
Sport award of State
1. Vikram Award – This awarded to permanent resident payer of state who has participated in
National International competitions (senior) at twice in last 5 years and secured any medals.
From 2013 on words one lakh rupeesamount (earlier Rs. 50000) Blazer, memento and certificate
are conferred.
2. Eklavya Award – This is awarded to permanent resident player of state which is blow 19 years
of age and who has taken participated in National or International competitions at least twice in
last 5 years and won medals. Rs. 50000 (Earlier Rs. 25000) Blazer Memento and Certificate and
awarded in the Eklavya Award.
3. Vishwamitra Award – It is awarded to the trainer whose minimum 2 players have secured at
least 2 gold and 4 silvers or 6 bronze medals in National International competition in last 5 years
for at least 2 times. At present 50000 rupees amount (earlier Rs. 20000) Blazer Memento and
Certificate are conferred under the awarded.
4. Prabhas Joshi Award – This award started in 2013 for the promotion of Malkhumb under this
award 1 Lakh rupees is given to the person who have outstandingachievement in malkhumb
Ajay Bhaktaria is the first recipient of Prabhas Joshi Award
5. Life Time Achievement Award –This award was started in the respect of Captain Roop Singh.
This is given to the personalities who have outstanding life time achievement in any sport. Under
this award 50000 Rupees is given to the players.

Madhya Pradesh sport awards for 2017

1. Vikram Award – Prince Parmar (Kayaking canoeing), Swekchha Jataw (Bushu), Sanjay Singh
Rathore (Shooting), Sona Keer (Rowing), Teena Scindhiya (Karate), Shaila Chalrs (Sailing),
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Arffan Yusuf (Hockey), Narendra Samelia (KhoKho), Sarita Raikwar (Power Lifting),
Dharmendra Ahirwar (Swimming)
2. Vishwamitra Award – Taruna Chaware (Malkhumb), DavinderSingh Khanooja (Power
Lifting),
3. Prabhas Joshi Award – Chandra Shekhar Chouhan (Ujjain)
4. Life time achievement Award – Posthumous (Marnoprant) Shri Prabhakar Kulkarni

Sport institute of Madhya Pradesh

Institute Place Establishment
Parasi Cricket Club Indore 1890
Madhya Pradesh Holkar Cricket Association Indore 1941
Madhya Pradesh Badminton Association Jabalpur 1946
Madhya Pradesh Table Tennis Association Jabalpur 1957
Madhya Pradesh Women HockeyAcademy Gwalior 2006

Sport Academies of MP
1. Hockey, Shooting, Marshal art, Water Sport and Cricket – Bhopal
2. Cycling, Weight lifting and Archery – Jabalpur
3. Malkhumb and Gymnastic –Ujjain
4. Table tennis – Indore
Sports Ground of MP
1. Aish Bagh Hockey Stadium and Tatya Tope Stadium – Bhopal
2. Nehru Stadium Abhay Khel Prashal and Usharaje Holker Stadium – Indore
3. Roop Singh Cricket Stadium - Gwalior
4. Thakur Ranmat Singh Stadium – Rewa
5. Ashok Patel Stadium – Jabalpur
Other Facts
1. International Shooter and Arjun Award Winner Rajkumari Rathore belongs to Ujjain.
2. Jyotiraditya Scindia is chairman of MP Cricket Association
3. Abhay Khel Prashal is the biggest Indore Stadium in MP.
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4. Nuzhat Parveenis a player of Indian national cricket team belong from Singrauli in Madhya
Pradesh.
Important award of MP

Name of Award Given for Prize Establishment

Mahatma Gandhi Gandhian Ideology 10 Lakh 1995
Kabir Indian Poetry 3 Lakh 1986
Kalidas Classical, Dance and Music 2 Lakh 1980
Rani Durgawati Tribal Development 2 Lakh 2008
Tansen Hindustani Music 1 Lakh 1980
Tulsi Folk and Trible culture 1 Lakh 1983
Ikbal Urdu Literature 1 Lakh 1986
Kumar Gandharva Classical Music 1 Lakh 1982
Sharad Joshi Hindi Satire 1 Lakh 1992
Thakkar Bappa Tribal community service 2 Lakh 2008

Dance in Madhya Pradesh

Dance Region Occasion
Gangaur Nimar Demoted to Devi Parvati
Kathi Nimar Demoted to Devi Parvati
Mandalya Nimar Female Dance
Ada Khada Malwa Nimar A form of Garba
Matki Malwa A form of Garba
Rai Bundelkhand By Bedinies, State Dance
Shira Bundelkhand Haritalika Teej
Badhai Bundelkhand On Every Occasion of Happiness
Dadra Baghelkhand By Kol Tribe
Karma Baghelkhand By Baiga Tribe
Dadariya Baghelkhand By Baiga On Dashahra
Bhagoria Jhabua Alirajpur By Bhil
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Dhar
Pardhoni Baghelkhand Baiga Tribe

Theater of Madhya Pradesh

Theater Location
Mach Malwa
Swang Bundelkhand
Gammat Nimar
KhambaSwang Korku Tribe

Fairs of MP
Barman fair Narsinghpur Occasion of Makarsankranti
Dhamoni Urs Sagar
Sharda Maa Fair Maihar
Ratangarh Fair Datia
Karila Fair Ashoknagar
Singaji Fair Khargaon
Simhastha Ujjain
Istzima Bhopal
Kana Baba Fair Sudalpur Hoshangabad
Tejaji Fair Guna
Nagaji Fair Morena or Porsa Village
Mahamrityunjay Fair Rewa
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Literature of Madhya Pradesh

1. Mahakavi Kalidas –There is a lack of accurate facts about the birth date and birth place of
Kalidas. He got married to a beautiful and wise princess Vidhotama. He later been one of the
Nine Gems (Navratna) in the court of Chandragupta Vikramaditya.
Works:Total 7 literary/ works of the great poet are available at present
(a) 2 Epic: Raghuvansham and Kumar Sambhav are 2 Epics (Maha Kavya).
(b) 3 Plays: Malvikaagnimtra, Abhigyan Shakuntalam and Vikaramovarshiya.
(c) 2 Khand: Kavya (Part Epic): Ritu Samhara and Meghdoot.
2. Bhrithari: According to Prabhand Chintamani and Prabhavak Charitra Bhrithari was the king of
Ujjaini He was the elder brother of King Chandra Gupta Vikramaditya He ruled over Ujjaini for
12 years, later handed over the empire to his younger brother and become a monk. Chunar (UP)
was his work place and he took Samadhi at Sariska (Rajasthan)
Works:Trio Shatak: Niti Shatak, Shrinagar Shatak and Vairagya Shatak.
3. Bhavbhuti:He was well known with his middle name Ambek in his birth place padmapur He
was a court poet of Kannauj Ruler Yashovarman According to this fact his period is 7th Century
AD
Works:Malati Madhav, Mahaveer Charitram, Uttar Rama Charitram (It was the 1st Sanskrit play
having sad ending).
4. Bana Bhatta:Born in Probably Pritikoot a village of western Bihar at the bank of Son river.
Works:Harshancharitram, Kadambari, Mukut Taditak.
5. Acharya Keshav – Born in a rich Brahmin family of Orchha in 1555 Keshav Das was the court
member of his disciple king Indrajeet Singh. He was also known as Kathin Kavya ka Pret (Ghost
of Difficult Prose).
Works:Rasik Priya, Kavipriya, Ramchandrika, Veersingh Dev Charitra, Vigyan Geeta, Ratan
Bavani Jahangir Ras Chandrika, Nakh Sikh Varnan, Ram Alankrit Manjari.
6. Bhushan – He was born in Tivikrampur and is well known with the title Bhushan. (His original
name is not known), he seems to be the contemporary of Chatrapati Shivaji and Raja
Chhatrasaal.
Works:Shivraj Bhushan, Shiva Bhawani, Chhatrasal Dashak, Bushan Ullas, and Bhushan
Hazara etc.
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7. Padmakar:Padmakar was born to Tailang Brahmin pandit Mohanlal Bhatta in 1753. His
original name was Pyare Lal. He has been the members of Many courts such as Satara, Jaipur,
Gwalior etc.
Works: Himmat Bahadur Virudawali. Was his 1st literary work which is written in Veer Ras
Valour. Next Work Jagvinod was based on the life of king Jagat sing of Jaipur.
8. Bihari Lal – Bihari Lal Chaube or Bihari was a Hindi Poet, who is famous for writing the
Satasai in Brajbhasha (Spoken in the Mathura, where the poet lived) Satasai is a collection of
approximately seven hundred distiches, which is perhaps the most celebrated Hindi work of
poetic are Today it is considered as the most reputed book of the Ritikavya Kaal of Hindi
Literature.
The couplets are inspired by the Krishna side of Vishnu worship and the majority of them
take the shape of amorous utterances of Radha the Chief of Gopi‟sor cowherd maidens of Braj,
and her divine lover, the son of Vasudeva.
In 1595 Bihari was born in Govindpur near Gwalior, and spent his boyhood at Orchha in
the Bundelkhand region, where his father, Keshav Rai lived. After marriage he settled with his in
law‟s in Mathura.
9. Makhan Lal Chaturvedi:Born on 4th April 1889 In Babai (Now Makhan Nagar) village of
Hoshangabad district. He got married in an early age, became a Teacher and also got influenced
towards National freedom movement. He came in contact of Shri Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi who
was the editor of Prabha at that time. In 1919 chaturvedi ji become editor of Karma Veer and
went to jail. Later he also worked for Pratap.
Works: Himkiritni, Himtarangini, Mata Yugcharan, Maren Jwar, Dhijuri Kajol, Dhumra Vallay.
Collection of Essays:Shahitya Devta, Amir Irade – Gareeb Irade, Paon – Paon etc.
10. Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh:Muktibodh was born in Sheopur kala MP in 1917 He has done
his preliminary studies in Ujjain, Vidisha, Amjhera etc. places of the state. He is considered to be
the first renowned poet of Tar Saptak and is related to later period of Chhayavad.
Works:Chand ka Muh Tedha Hai, Ek Sahityik ki dairy, Nai Kavita ka Atma –Sangharsh, Bharat
Itihas and Sanskriti, Kamayani – Ek punarvichar, etc.
11. Subhadra Kumari Chouhan – Born in 1904 in Prayag district of UP He got married to Thakur
Laxman Singh of Khandwa, who worked for Karma veer with Makhanlal Chaturvedi. She also
participated in the national struggle for freedom along with this husband and went to jail.
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12. Bal Krishna Sharma Naveen:Born on 8th December 1897, at Bhayana Village in Shajapur
district of MP He was influenced from Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi and Makhanlal Chaturvedi, He
also worked for Prabha and Pratap Newspaper.
Works:Urmila – A Mahakavya
Poetries:Kum kum, Rashmi Rekha, Apaak, Kwasi, Vinoba Stawan, Hum vishpayi Jamma ke.
13. Harishankar Parsai:Born on 22nd Aug 1924 at Jamani village in Hoshangabad district He
started a weekly magazine named Vasudha also worked as an editor for Prabhari Parsai ji was
honoured with many awards such as padmashree, Sahitya Academy Award, Shikar Award of
MP sharad Joshi Award of MP Padumlal Punnalal Bakshi Aard of MP Literary council etc
The Great scroler died on 10th Aug 1995 His famous literary works are:
Works: Rani Nagfani ki Kahani, Tat ki khoj.
14. Sharad Joshi:He was born on 21 May 1931 in Ujjain
Works:Pari Karma, Fir kisi Bahane, Jeep par Sawar illiyaan, Raho kinare baith, Dooshri satah,
Pichle dino, Yathasambhav, Andhon ka Hathi, Ek tha Gadha, Mai or keval mai, Tilisma.
15. Mulla Ramuji – Mohamma Siddiqui Mulla Ramuji was born on 21 may 1896 in Bhopal, Gulabi
Urdu style of writing is own invention of the poet.
Works:Intiktabe Gulabi Urdu, Mazmaa Gulabi Urdu, Milakat Gulabi Urdu, Aurat Zat, Diwane
Mulla Ramuji, Zindgi, Gulabi shayri,
16. Acharya Nand Dulare Vajpeyee – Borne in 1906 Unnao UP He was the writer of the
Pragativad Chayavad Era.
Works:Hindi Sahitya – 20thSanctuary Adhunik Sahitya, Naye Prashn, Rashtra Bhasha ki kuch
samasyaye, Rastriya Sahitya or Anya Nibandh, Hindi Sahitya ka adhunik yug.
17. Dr Shiv Mangal Singh Suman – Born in 1960 at Jhagarpur Unnao UP
Works:Hillol Vishwas badhta hi gaya, Ankhe Bhar ayi, Jeevan ke gaan or vindhyan Himalaya
or mati ki barat.
18. Pt Bhawani PrasadMishra – Belong to a tipital indigenous poetry style He was borne on 23 rd
march 1940 in Hoshangabad. Inspired from Gandhian thought deeds.
Works:Geet faros, Chakit dukh, Buni hui rassi, He wrote an epic Mahakavya
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Population of Madhya Pradesh

Population of Madhya Pradesh – 7,26,26,809

Most populated four districts Leaste populated four districts

1- Indore & 32]76]697 1- Niwari & 4-01 Lacs
2- Jabalpur & 24]63]289 2- Agar Malwa & 4-8 Lacs
3- Sagar & 23]78]458 3- Harda & 5-7 Lacs
4- Bhopal & 23]71]061 4- Umaria & 6-44 Lacs

Decade Growth rate of population

Madhya Pradesh & 20-36 %
It means from 2001 to 2011 population of Middle India and population of Madhya Pradesh Growths at 17.64
percent and 20.36 percent respectively.

Four District of Maximum decade growth Four District of Minimum decade growth
1- Indore & 32-9 % 1- Anuppur & 12-3 %
2- Jhabua & 30-7 % 2- Betul & 12-9 %
3- Bhopal & 28-6 % 3- Chhindwara & 13-1 %
4- Singrauli & 28-0 % 4- Mandsore & 13-2 %

Population density
Madhya Pradesh - 236 person per square km (Growth of 67 points in a decade)
Madhya Pradesh decade growth rate - 20.35 percent (Rural 18.42 and Urban 25.69 percent)

Four Districts of Maximum Density Four Districts of Minimum Density

1- Bhopal & 855 1- Dindori & 94
2- Indore & 841 2- Sheopur & 104
3- Jabalpur & 473 3- Panna & 142
4- Gwalior & 466 4- Raisen/Betul/Seoni & 157

Sex Ratio
Madhya Pradesh – 931 (In 2001- 919 it shows growth of 12 points)
Four District of Maximum Sex ratio Four District of Minimum Sex ratio
1- Balaghar & 1021 1- Bhind & 837
2- Alirajpur & 1011 2- Morena & 840
3- Mandla & 1008 3- Gwalior & 864
4- Dindori & 1002 4- Datia & 873

Child Sex Ratio

Madhya Pradesh & 918 ¼In 2001 & 932½
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Four District of Maximum Child sex ratio Four District of Minimum Child sex ratio
1- Alirajpur & 978 1- Morena & 829
2- Dindori/ Mandla & 970 2- Gwalior & 840
3- Balaghat & 967 3- Bhind & 843
4- Betul & 957 4- Datia & 856

Highest proportional growth rate district

1- Indore 32-88
2- Jhabua 30-70
3- Bhopal 28-62
4- Singrauli 28-5
5- Barwani 27-57

Literacy rate
Madhya Pradesh & 69-3 %

Male literacy rate Female literacy rate

78-73 % 59-24 %

Madhya Pradesh
Four District of maximum literacy rate Four district of Minimum literacy rate
1- Jabalpur & 81-10 1- Alirajpur & 36-10
2- Indore & 80-90 2- Jhabua & 43-30
3- Bhopal & 80-40 3- Barwani & 49-10
4- Balaghat & 77-10 4- Shyopur & 57-40

Urbanization
India – Three Perameters determined by the government of India for Urban areas are -
1- Minimum Populaiton & 5000
2- Population Density & 400 person per square km
3- Percentate of population of non agricultural area & 75

Note – Cities that fulfilled of the all three perameters are called population cities. Whereas Nagar Palika Nagar
Nigam, Chhawni Board, and notified city boards are called as authorized cities as per state government.

Madhya Pradesh

Four District of Maximum Urban Four District of Minimum Urban population

population
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1- Bhopal & 80-90 1- Dindori& 4-6

2- Indore & 74-10 2- Alirajpur & 7-8
3- Gwalior & 62-70 3- Sidhi & 8-3
4- Jabalpur & 58-80

percentage of Urban population in Madhya Pradesh – 27.6 percent

percentage of Rural population in Madhya Pradesh – 72.4 percent

Schedule Tribes (According to 2011 cencus )

Madhya Pradesh
Year 2011
Total 1]53]16]784 ¼21-1 %½
Rural 1]42]76]874 ¼27-2 %½
Urban 10]39]910 ¼5-2 %½

Number of Schedule Tribe ¼In Districts½

Place Name of District Percent of 2011

Maximum
1 Alirajpur 89-0
2 Jhabua 87-0
3 Barwani 69-4
4 Dindori 64-7
5 Mandala 57-9
Minimum
Bhind 0-4
Morena 0-9
Datia 1-9
Ujjain 2-5
Mandsore 2-5

Percentage of Schedule Tribes Population & Maximum and Minimum 5 Tehsils ¼2011½

Maximum
Tehsil District Percent
Bajna Ratlam 95-2
Rawti Ratlam 92-5
Bhabhra Alirajpur 91-2
Jobat Alirajpur 91-0
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Gadhwani Dhar 90-7

Minimum
Tehsil District Percent
Raun Bhind 0-04
Ater Bhind 0-05
Germi Bhind 0-06
Porsa Bhind 0-07
Mahganv Bhind 0-09

Percentage of Schedule Tribes population – Rangewise distribution of Tehsils

Percentage Range of Schedule Tribes Numbers of Tehsil

77 and Above 19
38.9 – 76.9 57
0.8 – 38.8 244
0.7 and Below 22
Total 342

Sex ratio of Schedule tribes Indian and Madhya Pradesh

Year India Madhya Pradesh

Total Rural Urban Total Rural Urban
2011 990 991 980 984 986 956

Sex Ratio of Schedule Tribes population (District)

District Sex ratio

Maximum
Balaghat 1048
Mandla 1036
Dindori 1019
Alirajpur 1015
Anuppur 1015
Minimum
Bhind 867
Morena 903
Gwalior 913
Datia 914
Rewa 929

Sex Ratio of Schedule Tribes Maximum and minimum Tehsil ¼2011½

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Maximum
Tehsil District Ratio
Barod Shajapur 1179
Khorlanji Balaghat 1076
Katangi Balaghat 1071
Paraswada Balaghat 1064
Ghughri Mandla 1062

Minimum
Tehsil District Ratio
Raun Bhind 320
Gormi Bhind 767
Gaurihar Chhatarpur 802
Naugaon Chhatarpur 814
Shamgarh Mandsore 818

1- Schedule Castes ¼According to 2011 Census½

Madhya Pradesh
Year 2011
Total 11]342]320 ¼15-6 %½
Rural 8]268]002 ¼15-7 %½
Urban 3]074]318 ¼15-3 %½

Ranking of Districts by percentage of Schedule Caster of population

Place Name of District Percent ¼2011½

Maximum
1 Ujjain 26-4
2 Datia 25-5
3 Tikamgarh 25-0
4 Shajapur 23-4
5 Chhatarpur 23-0
Minimum
Jhabua 1-7
Alirajpur 3-7
Mandla 4-6
Dindori 5-6
Barwani 6-3
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Percentage of Schedule Castes population & 5 Minimum and maximum tehsils ¼2011½

Maximum
Tehsil District %
Jwar Sehore 37-0
Tarana Ujjain 31-6
Shadhaura Ashoknagar 31-5
Ghatiya Ujjain 81-1
Laundi Chhatarpur 30-9

Minimum
Tehsil District Percent
Bajna Ratlam 0-7
Mandla Jhabua 1-1
Meghnagar Jhabua 1-4
Rawti Ratlam 1-4
Garhwani Dhar 1-5

Percentage of schedule castes population – Range wise distribution of tehsils

Percentage range of Schedule Caste Number of Tehsil

population
26 and Above 25
15.3 to 25.9 159
4.6 to 15.2 133
4.5 and below 25
Total 342

Sex Ratio of Schedule Caste India and Madhya Pradesh

Year India Madhya Pradesh

Total Rural Urban Total Rural Urban
2011 945 945 946 920 918 925

Sex ratio of Schedule Caste population (Districts)

District Sex Ratio
Maximum
Balaghat 1037
Alirajpur 994
Jhabua 987
Barwani 978
Ratlam 974
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Maximum
Bhind 835
Morena 844
Gwalior 869
Datia 869
Shivpuri 874

Sex ratio of Schedule caste population Maximum and Minimum (Tehsils)

Maximum
Tehsil District Ratio
Khailanji Balaghat 1071
Katangi Balaghat 1057
Tarodi Balaghat 1040
Balaghat Balaghat 1036
Lal Balaghat 1036
Barra

Minimum
Tehsil District Ratio
Raun Bhind 810
Mihona Bhind 813
Jaura Morena 822
Gohad Bhind 828
Vijaypur Shyopur 831

Four districts having maximum schedule Caste in Madhya Pradesh – Indore, Ujjain, Sagar, Morena
Four districts having minimum schedule Caste in Madhya Pradesh – Jhabua, Alirajpur, Dindori, Mandla

Four districts having maximum schedule Caste in Madhya Pradesh (percentage wise)– Ujjain, Datia, Tikamgarh,
shajapur
Four districts having Minimum schedule Caste in Madhya Pradesh (percentage wise)– Jhabua, Alirajpur, Mandla,
Dindori

Religious Census of Madhya Pradesh 2011

Religion Percent Population
All Religion 100 % 7-26 Cr
Hindu 90-89 % 66007121
Muslim 6-57 % 4774695
Christian 0-29 % 213282
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Sikh 0-21 % 151412

Buddha 0-30 % 216052
Jain 0-78 % 567028
Other 0-83 % 599594
Religion
Not mention 0-13 % 97625

Madhya Pradesh Urban – Rural Population

Rural Population of MP – 72.4 %

Urban Population of MP – 27.6 %

District with highest Rural Population – Rewa

District with highest Urban Population – Indore

District with highest Rural Population (In percentage)– Dinmore 95.40 %

District with highest Urban Population (In percentage)– Bhopal 80.9 %

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Schemas of Madhya Pradesh

Ladali Laxmi Yojana is a scheme introduced by Government of Madhya Pradesh with the objective to
lay a firm foundation of girls‟ future through improvement in their educational and economic status and
to bring about a positive change in social attitude towards birth of a girl. The scheme was inaugurated
by Chief Minister Shiva Raj Singh Chouhan on 1st April 2007.
Under the scheme the government purchases National Savings Certificate of Rs. 6,000 each year
for five years and these would be renewed from time to time. At the time of girl's admission in the sixth
standard, Rs. 2,000 and on admission in the Ninth standard Rs. 4,000 would be paid to the girl. When
she gets admitted in the 11th standard she would receive Rs. 6,000. During her higher secondary
education, she would get Rs. 200 every month. On completion of 21 years she would receive the
remaining amount, which would be more than Rs. 1 lakh
Gaon Ki Beti Yojana
This scheme was started in 2005. Madhya Pradesh government came up with the scheme named Gaon
Ki Beti Yojana under which the govt. will provide financial assistance to the girl child to undertake
higher education. Due to this woman will get empowered and can contribute in the development of rural
area.
Benefits of Gaon Ki Beti Yojana:
1. Financial assistance of Rs. 5000: Under the scheme the girls from weaker economic background will
also get chance to pursue higher education and will get scholarship of Rs. 5000 per year
2. Women empowerment: The scheme will indirectly empower the women by bringing them into main
stream by educating them
3. Awareness about the rights: Educating women will make them aware about their rights and there
won‟t be any more injustice in the society with women
Eligibility for Gaon Ki Beti Yojana:
1. Only girls are eligible for the scheme
2. Must be the resident of Madhya Pradesh state
3. Should have completed education till her HSC
4. Village in which student is living should be more than 5 Km away from the city
Usha Kiran Yojana
This scheme was launched by the government of Madhya Pradesh in 2007. The state government's
much-hyped scheme Usha Kiran Yojana, aimed to deal with the rising cases of domestic violence, has
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failed to make impact in the capital city.The scheme was launched by Women and Child Development
Department (WCDD) with an aim to provide shelter, legal aid, immediate protection and counselling to
the affected women and district protection officer was made responsible for implementing the scheme.
Balram Tal Scheme
Balram Tal Scheme launched by Government of Madhya Pradesh in 2007. The main objective behind
introducing this scheme is empowerment and welfare of farmer. Scheme implemented by Farmer
welfare and Agriculture Department. Balram Tal Scheme makes farmer create Tal in their farm and
becomes wealthiest with a water source to do so Madhya Pradesh Government helps the farmer in the
form of financial assistance. Under this scheme general category farmers are given 40% of total cost
i.e. Rs. 80,000, for OBC farmer 50% of total cost i.e. Rs. 80,000, for SC/ST farmer 75% of total cost
i.e. Rs. 100,000.
Jaldeep Scheme
Under the scheme, the Madhya Pradesh Fisheries Federation functioned as a nodal agency to take the
benefit of government schemes to temporary residences of fishermen. The scheme constituted a team of
officials from Woman and Child Development, Health, Education, Tribal Welfare and other departments
and reached temporary residences of fishermen. The benefits included providing free health check-up and
medicines, free vaccination to pregnant women and children, free nutritious diet to nursing mothers and
small children.
Narmada Seva Scheme
On 15th May 2017 Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Narmada Seva Mission for the
conservation of the crucial river, which is a lifeline of Madhya Pradesh from Amarkantak. The yatra was
launched on 11th December 2016 projecting it as the world‟s “biggest river conservation campaign with
public participation”.
Mukhya Mantri Tirth Darshan Scheme
The State Government launched to Mukhya Mantri Tirth Darshan Scheme forsenior citizens above 60
years of age to visit a prescribed pilgrimage outside the state.
Deen Dayal Rasoi Scheme
On 1st April 2017 Madhya Pradesh government kick-started its ambitious „Deendayal Rasoi Yojana‟
under which subsidized meals will be available at Rs 5 per plate to people, especially the economically
disadvantaged sections of society. This scheme was launched by the Chief Minister Shiva Raj Singh
Chauhan on Gwalior Bus Stand On 6th April 2017.
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Maa Tujhe Pranam Scheme

Sports and Youth Welfare department has launched "Maa Tujhe Pranam" scheme to apprise youths of
army and military activities at international borders with a view to instilling spirit of patriotism and
creating awareness about security of international borders of the country among them.CM Shiva Raj
Singh Chouhan had announced to implement this scheme at Yuva Panchayat on 16th January.Under the
scheme, 5 boys and 5 girls will be selected from every district. Two groups comprising 25 boys and girls
will be separately sent on exposure visits to Indian border areas including Longowal, Nathula Pass,
Akhnur, Leh, Pulwama, Ganga Nagar, Tanot Mata ka Mandir, Wagha border, Rajauri, Kargil etc.
Nagar Uday Abhiyan Scheme
The Madhya Pradesh government has recently launched “Nagar Uday Abhiyan” on 25th December,
2016 in all 378 urban bodies in the state. The main aim of the Nagar Uday Abhiyan is to assess services
provided to citizens and bring them at standard live, inform lower income class people residing in slums
in urban areas about public welfare schemes and provide benefit of Antodaya, also inform them about
works carried out for urban development and ensure contribution of citizens and other agencies in urban
development schemes. The first phase will be held between 25th and 28th December; the 2nd phase will
be conducted between 3rd and 15th January and the 3rd phase will take place between January 20 and
5th February2017.
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Lalima Abhiyan Scheme

With an aim to make Madhya Pradesh anemia-free, the state government launched „Lalima Abhiyan‟ on
1st November 2016. Under the campaign, free iron folic acid tablets will be provided in aaganwadis‟,
academic institutions and hospitals.

Jawali Scheme
 For Upliftment of those women who are involved in Sexual Crimes.
Sankhnad Scheme
 For The development of schools in Tribal areas.
Jeevan Jyoti Scheme
 For Free Medical Assistance to the Schedule tribal and Schedule caste people.
Arunima Scheme
 In order to make aware to the tribal population regarding their Health.
Navjeevan Scheme
 For allotment of land for housing on nominal fees.
Vasundhra Scheme
 For Interest less loan to the schedule tribe and schedule caste.
Swavlamban Scheme
  For the development of self-employment among schedule tribe and schedule
caste.
Vanaja Scheme
 For Promotion of for Minor forest product.

Tourism in Madhya Pradesh

Pachmarhi Hoshangabad
Amarkantak Anuppur – Kapildhara, Dugdhdhara
Khajuraho Chhatarpur – Kandariya Mahadev and Chousath
Yogini temple built by Chandel rulars
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Mandu Dhar –Mandu mahal, Hindola Mahal, Jahaj Mahal,

Rani Roopmati Mahal
Sanchi Raisen
Garud Stambh Vidisha built by Helio Dorus
Gwalior fort Gwalior built by Tongal rulars, Known as
Gibraltar of India
Sas Bahu Temple Gwalior
Mara Cave Singrauli
Muktagiri Jain Temple Betul
Sonagiri Jain Temple Datia
Pitambta Peeth Datia
Bavan Gaja JainTemple Barwani Temple of Adinath (72 feet)
Rudhija Temple Badnagar Ujjain (Tejaji)
Omkareshwar Khandwa (Mamleshwar Jyotirling)
Mahakaleshwar Ujjain (Jyotirling)
Bhojpur Shiv Temple Raisen
Pashupatinath Shiv Temple Mandsore (Shivna River)
Barhut Stupa Satna
Sandipani Ashram Ujjain
Hingot Mela Hatod Indore
Panduran Mela Chhindwara
Madan Mahal Jabalpur
Moti Mahal Gwalior
Baghelin Mahal Mandla
Badal Mahal Raisen
Naulakkha Mahal Chanderi
Shis Mahal Orchha
Madhai Hoshangabad
Jamdhara Renuka Mata Temple Bhind
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Shahbuddin Olia Ursa Neemach

Salellite Control Center Bhopal
Proposed Nuclear power Plant Chukchi Mandla
First Driving School Indore
First Akash wani (Started on 22 May 1955) Indore
1stHydrail Pump Barwani
Donkey Mela Chhitrakuta Satna
Ustad Allauddin Khan Maihar
Mahakumbha of Jaindharma Amarkantaka
Tripur sundari Temple Jabalpur
Chuna nagari Katni
Lucknow of Madhya Pradesh Seoni
Kalimuchh Rice Lakhnadaun
Udayagiri caves Vidisha
Bhim Baithka Caves Raisen
Bagh Caves Dhar
Brathhrai Caves Ujjain
Pandaw Caves Panchmadhi

Some other facts related to the Madhya Pradesh

North South Corridor meetwith NH-7 Lakhnadaun Seoni
Naxalite proned district Balaghat
Barman shah Mela Narsinghpur
Patalkot Famous for Bharia Chhindwara
Factory of Hindustan Liver Limited Chhindwara
Most Ginger productive district Chhindwara
Famous for Gazak Morena
Heart of India Sagar
Mahar Regiment Sagar
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Ramayan Sangrahayal Orchha

Hardaul Ki manauti Orchha
Capital of Chandel rulars Nohta, Damoh
Kalibhit Wild life century Betul
Gas Based First Power Project Bandher
Builder of Gwalior fort Suraj singh
Counter Insurgency and Anti Terrorism School Shivpuri
(CIATS)
Training center of Central Industrial Security Barwah Khargaon
force
Cotton Seeds and Solvent Plant Ujjain
Assembaling unit of Tata Dewas
Dabar Factory Maksi
Weather Observatory Indore
Cave of Shankaracharya Omkareshwar
City of Joy Mandu
Capital of Ahilyabai Holker Maheshwar
Bijasan Mata Mandir Salkanpur, Sehore
Cross road of National Highways Rajgarh, Byaora
Regional office of GAIL Guna
Fort of Aseergarh Burhanpur
Fort of Ginnor Ratapani forest Sehore
Inventor of Bhim Baithka Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar (in 1957)
Kytha (Ujjain) A Place of Chalcolithic Period Situated in Chambal River
India first disaster management institute Bhopal
Batigarh Fort (Persian Style) Damoh
Land of White tigers Rewa
First Tourist Village Shivpuri
Bhojshala Sarasvati temple Dhar
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Marble city Jabalpur

First newspaper of state Gwalior Akhbar (in Urdu 1840)
The first newspaper published in Hindi Malwa Akhbar (1848) Editer Pt. Premnarayan
Language
Bank Note Press Dewas
Security paper mil Hoshangabad
forensic science laboratory Sagar
DNA testing laboratory Sagar
MP first Snake park Bhopal
MP Only women jail Hoshangabad
Horticulture collage of Madhya Pradesh Mandsore
The first Women Police Station Bhopal
Grapes research center Ratlam
Largest Sugar Factory of State Badlai Indore
Date of Establishment ofplanning commission 24 Oct 1972
of State
Establishment of BHEL 1960 with help of Britain
Bhopal gas tragedy 3rd Dec 1984
Military collage of Telecommunication Mhow
Engineering
Hindustan Copper Project Malajkhand
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District of Madhya Pradesh

Gwalior Division – It consist Gwalior, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar and Datia district.

Gwalior
1. It is known as city of Tomar Rajput
2. The fort of Gwalior was made by Tomar King Suraj Sen on Gopachal Mountain. It is also known
as Gibraltar of India
3. In 1805 the rule of Scindhia was started on Gwalior.
4. Bhander is the first gas based power plant.
5. Takanpur is the BSF Training center.
6. Ghati Gaon is famous for Son Chiraiyya.
7. Indian Institute of Information technology is situated in Gwalior.
8. Maharani Laxmi bai physical training institute is situated in Gwalior.
9. Tomb of Gos Mohammad and Tansen is situated in Gwalior.
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10. Teli Temple is made in Drividian Style.

11. Roop singh stadium is situated in Gwalior.
Shivpuri
1. First Tourist city of State
2. Famous for fort of Nal Damyanti (Narwar)
3. Madhav National Park
4. Fair of Peer Budhan
5. Samadhi of Tatya Tope
6. Kolaras Sugar factory
Guna
1. National Fertilizer Limited in Regional office of GAIL.
2. Tejaji Mela – Bhamavad Village Guna
3. Hazira Vijaypur Jagdishpur Gas Pipe line passes through Guna
4. Guna is situated between Parvati and Betwa river.
Ashoknagar
1. Chanderi – Samadhi of Baiju Bawra.
2. Kaushal Mahal Chanderi.
3. Chanderi is famous for silk Sarees.
4. Battle of Chanderi took place in 1528 between Babar and Medini Rai.
5. Anandpur Ashram the famous Pilgrim of Sikh Community
6. Karila ka Mela is famous for Rai Dance.
7. Rajghat Hydro power project is situated in Ashok nagar.
8. Mungawli is the open Jail of State.
Datia
1. Famous for Pitambra Shakti Peeth and Sona Giri Jain Temple.
2. Sindhuwa Water fall is situated on Sindh River.
3. Gurjara is the historic place of Datia. It is famous for Ashok Rock inscript on which Dewnam
piya is mention for ashok.
4. The first Nagar Palika of State was established in Datia.
5. Badoni is the place of jain temples in Datia.
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Chambal Division - It consist with Sheopur, Morena and Bhind.

Sheopur
1. It is known for Palpur Kuno wild life century.Where Gir Lions are protected.
2. It is known as Malnutrition district.
3. It is known for Wood Craft
Morena
1. It is famous for Kanakmath Temple in Sihoniya. Which is temple of Lord Shiva.
2. Ganga dolphin and Alligator conservation project in Chambal river.
3. Padavali and Mitawali are the historic places. which is actually an old Vishnu temple.
4. It is famous for Gazak.
Bhind
1. Paan Singh Tomar - Born in the village of Bhidosa near Porsa, a small city in the Morena
district, he was an Indian soldier, athlete. A Hindi movie, Paan Singh Tomar was made based on
his life.
2. Ch. Arjun singh Gurjar - Zamindar of village Tudila and near by other 11 villages (gurikha,
ekhara, tukeda, nounera, mahe, lahchura, katwah haji, malanpur, singhwari, madhou ka Pura,
jhawalpura) who was famous for his self-styled kingship.
3. The Fort of Ater is located near Ater town, 35 km from Bhind and 40 km from Porsa.
4. An ancient temple is situated at Jamdara village in Gohad tehsil, 45 km from Bhind, which was
thought to be built by the mythological sageParashurama.
5. The fort at Gohad was built by the Jat king Maha Singh in the 16th century.
6. Malanpur is the modern industrial area in Bhind District near Gwalior in Gohad tehsil, 65 km
from Bhind town. Its industries
includemodern automobiles, bicycles, soaps and detergents, electronics, pharmaceuticals and
food and dairy products.
7. Vankhandeshwar temple of lord Shiva is located near the bank of Gauri sarovar, a beautiful lake.
It is said that this temple is founded by Prithviraj chauhan (Prithviraj III).
8. The Sun temple, also known as Balaji Temple, is situated 42 kilometres (26 mi) from Bhind at
Balaji near Mihona Tehsil.
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9. National Chambal (Gharial) Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the Chambal River, and is
inhabited by crocodiles, gharials, Ganges Dolphins, and migratory birds. A boat cruise is
organized by local forest officials. The sanctuary is 22 kilometers (14 mi) from Bhind town.
10. Smallest Tehsil of State in Population wise Raun.
11. Highest Mustered production district.
12. Rawat Pura Sarkar is famous religious place.

Sagar Division – It consist Sagar, Damoh, Panna, Chhatarpur Niwari and Tikamgarh

Sagar
1. Siddhababa Choti is the highest peak of Bundelkhand Plateau.
2. Dr. SIR Hari Singh Gour – founder of Sagar University also called Dr Harisingh Gaur
University, a famous lawyer, jurist, educationalist, social reformer, poet, novelist, and a member
of the Constitutional Assembly.
3. A former Dr H. S. Gour University started from Makronia's SAF Campus so many historic
events are connected through Makronia. This region is developing as the suburban region near
Sagar City.
4. Nemisagar Jain Tirth is in Banda tehsil located 30 km from Sagar on National Highway NH-86.
It was built in the name of Aacharya Shri 108 Nemisagar ji maharaj by the blessings of his
disciple aacharya 108 shri dayasagar ji maharaj.
5. Eran the Archaeological site near by Sagar has revealed several Gupta inscription.
6. Headquartor of Forensic science laboratory
7. Jawahar Lal Nehru Police Training Acadmy
8. Sagar is situated on Bina river.
9. Nauradehi Wild life century is the biggest century of State.
10. Siddh Gawan industrial area is situated in Sagar
Damoh
1. Its Name Damoh was given After the name of Damyanti.
2. Famous for Brass Utensils.
3. Dimond Cement factory.
4. Nohta the capital of Chandel Kings.
5. Batiagarh fort famous for Persian style.
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6. Kundalpur Famous Jain temple lord Adinatha.

7. Bandhakpur shiv temple is situated in Damoh
8. Sadbhawna Sikhar Highest peak of Vindhyachal range.
Panna
1. Dimond City
2. Purena Industrial area.
3. Panna National Park and Pandava Water Fall
4. Panna Biosphere reserve
5. Ajaygarh Tehsil is area wise biggest tehsil of state.
6. Prannath temple situated in Panna.
7. Amla district
8. Gangau wild life century
Chhatarpur
1. It was established by Raja Chatrashal.
2. It was the capital of Chandel rulars
3. Famous for Khajuraho temple
4. Famous Kandaria Mahadev Temple was made by Chandel King vidhyadhar.
5. Khajuraho temples are the best example of Nagar Style.
6. They are ]s the world heritage site.
7. Tribal Art Museum Khajuraho.
8. Khajuraho Nritya Samaroh
9. Jal vihar Mela Chhatarpur
10. Ken Wild life Century
11. Dhubela Museum
Niwari
1. Newly formed distrcts of Madhya Pradesh Niwari is 52 district with effect from 1 October,
2018.
2. It is bounded on the east and southeast by Tikamgarh District of Madhya Pradesh, and by the
Uttar Pradesh districts of Lalitpur on the west and Jhansi on the north.
3. Niwari was formerly part of district Tikamgarh. In the new district of Niwari, 3 tehsils have been
included. These three tehsils are Niwari,Orchha and Prithvipur.
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4. In King Rudrapratap established Orchha is situated in the bank of Betwa river.

5. It has got a distinction of being smallest district of Madhya Pradesh, both area and population
wise. Niwari is part of Bundelkhand.
6. Garh Kundar is a Fort built by maharaja khet singh.
Tikamgarh
1. Tikamgarh is situated on the Betwa Dhasan and Jamini River.
2. Old name of Tikamgarh was Tehri.
3. Famous Kundeshwar temple of Lord Shiva is situated in Tikamgarh.

Jabalpur Division– It consist Jabalpur, Katni, Nursinghpur, Chhindwara, Seoni, Mandla,

Balaghat and Dindori.

Jabalpur
1. It is Sub capital of Madhya Pradesh
2. It name was given after the name of Jabali rishi.
3. It was known as Mahakaushal ruled by Kalchurirulers.
4. Binoba Bhave called it “Sanskar Dhani”.
5. In Tripuri congress session in 1939 Subhash Chandra Bos Defeated to Pattabhi Sitaramaiya.
6. It is known for Jhanda Satyagrah in 1923.
7. Rani Durgawati University,Jawaharlal Nehru Agriculture University, Vetanary University and
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vaidik University.
8. Madhya Pradesh High court situated in Jabalpur
9. Western Central RailwayZoneHeadquarter which in Jabalpur.
10. Dhuwandhar water fall situated in Bhedaghat.
11. Ordinance factory and heavy vehicle factory is situated in Jabalpur
12. Maximum Literacy rate in MP
13. Madhya Pradesh table tennis and badminton association headquarter.
14. First Engineering collage in MP Jabalpur
15. Tourist place - Madan mahal, Sangram Sagar, Tigwa, lord Vishnu temple, Barela, Rani
Durgawati Shrine.
16. Mahatma Gandhi community development training institute Jabalpur.
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17. Regional malaria research institute Jabalpur

18. Standard time of Madhya Pradesh is taken from Jabalpur.
Katni
1. It is famous as chuna nagri Because ACC cement factory is situated in Kaimur.
2. Slimanabad is famous for marble (Stone park).
3. Bilhari Pan mention in Ain-E-Akbari.
4. Roopnath in script of Ashoka.
Narsinghpur
1. Famous for Barmanshah Mela Narsingh Mandir situated on Narmada River.
2. Chauragarh fort Built by Gond rular Sangram Shah.
3. Soya bean producing state
4. In the district, soap stone, dolomite, fireclay, and limestone are found. Apart from this, building
construction stone is also found near the village Gontitoriya.
5. Gur/sugar from sugarcane: In many places, gur has been prepared from sugarcane all over the
district. Kareli is very famous for Gur Mandi. In Narsinghpur and Gadarwara there are sugar
mills.
Chhindwara
1. Area wise the biggest district of state
2. Hindustan Unilever is a multinational company, originally from England. Earlier this company's
name was Hindustan Lever Limited. Chhindwara Hindustan Unilever Limited is situated at
village Lahgadua, 5 km from Chhindwara
3. Raymond Group: The Raymond Chhindwara plant, set up in 1991, is a state-of-the-art integrated
manufacturing facility located 65 km from Chhindwara.
4. Western Coalfields Limited is the major company of Chhindwara approximate ten thousands
people work together here.
5. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) started their operations in August 2007 at
Chhindwara with opening of a secretariat at Madhuvan Colony.
6. In September 2008 CII inaugurated first of its kind the National Center of Excellence for Skill
Development catering to the need of skilled workforce for the Indian industry.
7. Devgarh Fort: This famous historical fort is 24 miles (39 km) south of Chhindwara beyond
Mohkhed.
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8. Patalkot, in the hilly block 'Tamia' of Chhindwara District, has acquired great importance
because of its geographical and scenic beauty. Patalkot is a lovely landscape located at a depth of
1200–1500 feet in a valley. Because of the great depth, this place is christened as 'Patalkot' (patal
menas very deep, in Sanskrit). When one looks down from the top of the valley, the place looks
like a horseshoe in shape. Earlier, people believed it as the entrance to 'Patal'.
9. Tamia hills are around 45 km from Chhindwara.
10. Gotmar Mela of Pandhurna: 97 km from Chhindwara, in the headquarters of Pandhurna tahsil,
a unique fair (mela in Hindi) by name 'Gotmar Mela' is celebrated every year on the second day
to 'Bhadrapad' New Moon day on the banks of the river Jam.
11. The Tribal Museum started in Chhindwara on 20 April 1954 and acquired 'State Museum'
status in 1975. On 8 September 1997 the Tribal Museum's name was changed to "Shri Badal
Bhoi State Tribal Museum".
12. Shashti Mata Mandir is located at Kapurda, almost 45 km north of Chhindwara. This temple is
very old and famous for its cultural influence on the region.
13. Neelkanthi: Some ruins of a temple can be seen by the side of Siphna stream which flows at
some distance of Neelkanthi.
14. Hinglag Mata Mandir, at Ambada (Mohan Colliery, Muari road) almost 40 km (by the Parasia
road) south of Chhindwara is one of the notable temples in Chhindwara.
15. Jama Masjid is located at Gole Ganj area, almost at the centre of Chhindwara
16. Sahaja Yoga Thousands of followers of Sahaja Yoga come every year to Chhindwara to visit
the birthplace of H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, founder of Sahaja Yoga. She was born on
March 21, 1923 to a Christian family in Chhindwara.
Seoni
1. It is situated at the bank of Ben Ganga. Which originate from Munadra village.
2. He River Wainganga's source is located beneath the village Mundara, where it includes for
example the Pench Tiger Reserve within 10 km.
3. BHEEMGARH DAM - Bheemgarh dam also known as Sanjay Sarovar Bandh and Upper
Wainganga dam is built Across the Wainganga river in Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district of
Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The Bhimgarh Sanjay Sarovar Dam is located 43 km away from
the Seoni. It is known as the biggest Mud / Earthen dam of Asia.
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4. MATRADHAM - There is a village 15 km west in the Seoni district of "Katalbodi" also known
as Matradham. The Hindu guru Shankara Acharya constructed a Shiv Temple here in 2003 in
honour of the place in which he was born.
5. GURU RATANESHWAR DHAM: World's Largest Sphatik Shivling- Hindu Guru Shankra
Acharya also constructed a big Guru Rataneshwar Dham (sphatik Shivling - 54 kg world biggest
and 21 kg paras shivling) in Dighori village, which is situated on the north side of Seoni and is
25 km away from this town.
6. Bhimgarh dam is constructed on Wainganga River.
7. NH -7 Passes through Seoni.
Mandla
1. The world-famous tiger century Kanha National park located in the district in One of the hottest
targets for both the domestic as well as forigen tourist.
2. Baiga Tribe mostly found in this district.
3. Moti Mahal, Baghelin Mahal famous fort in this district.
4. Gond Dynasty belongs 61 percent population found in this district.
5. Banjar and Holo valley found in this region
6. Famous Naresh shah fort in Mandla.
Balaghat
1. The bird “bala means best” in Marathi Language The name was called Balaghat. Because the
people are Best. Mean Balo Ka ghat.
2. Structure of district is like of flying bird also known as “Haven of Hunters”.
3. Highest Sex ratio 1021: 1000 in MP
4. Produces 80 % Manganese production of the country.
5. Fort of Launji, forest management education center.
6. Bharveli Asia‟s largest manganese deposits.
7. Kiranpur industrial development center.
8. Copper mines Malajkhand found in this district.
Dindori
1. Created on 25th May 1998 part of Jabalpur division.
2. Lowest population density in MP 94 KM2
3. Dindori Boasts to have the best evergreen Sal Forest in Asia.
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4. The Ghughwa fossil national park of Madhya Pradesh is a unique destination in India found in
this district.
5. Karopani natural dear park village Karopani is a classic example of mutual coexistence of human
and wild life.
Bhopal Division - It consist Bhopal, Raisen, Vidisha, Sehore, Rajgarh.

Bhopal
1. In 1956 Bhopal state was in part C. Earlier a Tehsil of Sehore District. Bhopal is becoming
capital of MP in 1956.
2. Highest population density of MP 854 square/Km.
3. Bharat Bhavan 1982 Raja Bhoj University Accorded the status of Mega University By
UNESCO,Bhopal houses various educational and research institutions and installations of national
importance, including ISRO's Master Control Facility, BHEL, and AMPRI. Bhopal is home to the largest
number of Institutes of National Importance in India,
namely IISER, MANIT, SPA, AIIMS, NLIU and IIIT (currently functioning from a temporary campus
inside MANIT).
4. Indira Gandhi Rastriya Manav Sanghrahalay (Indira Gandhi National Museum of Human Kind)
is in Bhopal.
5. The city of Bhopal is situated on Seven Hills.
6. Arjun Singh was chief minister of Madhya Pradesh when Bhopal Gas Tragedy took place.
7. Charles corea is the Architect who design Bharat Bhawan and Indira Gandhi Vidhan Sabha
Bhawan.
8. Habib Ganj Railway station is the first railway station of Madhya Pradesh to get ISO 9001.
9. Central regional council of Indian sports academy located at Bhopal.
10. Wallet (Zari ke Batuye) Design in Bhopal.
11. Biggest mosque of India is Taj-ul-Masjid at Bhopal.
12. Master control facility of ISRO
13. Manuabhan ki Tekri a JainTemple, Raja Bhoj Airport, Sadar Manjil is a hall of public audience
of the former rulers of the Bhopal.
14. First disaster management institute.
15. State police headquarter.
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16. First Snake park.

Raisen
1. Raisen fort developed by Rai Basanti captured by Sershah suri. In 1543. Other three palace Rohit
Mahal, Badal Mahal, Chitradhar Mahal.
2. Bhojpur largest shivling of MP founded by the legendry Parmar king of Dhar Raja Bhoj. It is
also known Somnath of east.
3. Bhim Baithka Surrounded by the northern fringe of the Vindhyan Range. 600 Rock shelter found
in this district.
4. Sanchi Religious palace and archaeological significance sight.
5. Mandi deep first optical fiber factory.
6. Kumara Gaon Betwa river originated.
7. Mrigendra Nath caves.
Vidisha
1. Base nagar ancient name of Vidisha. Greek ambassadorHeliodorserected a pillar of Vasudeva so
Heliodorspillars are found in Vidisha.
2. Guptas period Udaygiri caves founded in Vidisha
3. Halali and Ashoka sagar project
4. Highest temperature in Ganj Basoda founded in Vidisha District.
Sehore
1. Ancient name Siddhpur drives its name form Sher word as large number of Lion are found in
earlier times.
2. Origin of Parvati river.
3. Siddh Gopalpur Ganesh Mandir Time period of Vikramaditya of Ujjain.
4. Tomb of Kuwar Chainsingh
5. Bijasen Devi Temple Salkanpur
6. Railway Sleeper factory
7. First sports residential university
8. Berlai Government sugar factory
9. Wheat of Sehore famous in world.
10. Pangudiya Script are found in Sehore.
11. Sarumaru Caves
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Rajgarh
1. First district to produced human development index report in the year of 1955.
2. Ginnor garh famous fort found in Rajgarh District
3. Biaora Bank of Ajnar river.
4. Narsinghgarh fort also known as Kashmir-E-Malwa
5. Pilukhedi Rajgarh industrial development.
6. Chidikho wild life century
Narmadapuram division (27 Aug. 2008 newest division of MP) – it consists of three district Betul,
Harda, Hoshangabad

Betul
1. Multai origin of Tapti river.
2. Muktagiri Jainpilgrimage center.
3. Sarni thermal power plant
4. Ghora Dongri is situated in Betul
5. First forest Satyagrah in 1930 under Ganjam singh
6. Multai MP orange market.
7. Famous three caves Mahadeva, Parvati, and Gaye Kotha
8. Bhainsdehi is situated in Betul
Harda
1. Constituted 25th may 1998 after Bifurcating it from Hoshangabad.
2. The underground drainage in Harda is the best example of British Architecture.
3. According 2011 census Harda is lowest population in MP
4. Kanhababa Mela Sodalpur
Hoshangabad
1. District take it on name from the head quarter of Hoshangabad which was founded sultan
Hoshang shah gauri. The second king of mandu. Earlier 15th Century.
2. Two main rivers Narmada and Tawa
3. District is richly endowed with natural heritage. Example Satpura national park, pachmari
century.
4. Famous hill station pachmari
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5. First state biosphere reserve and dhoopgarh State highest point.

6. Pandaw Caves, Sunset point, Handikho, Apsara water fall, Rajat water fall, Duches water fall
found in Hoshangabad.
7. Security paper mill (SPMCIL)
8. Longest bridge of the state.
9. Itarsi biggest railway junction of MP.
10. Hoshangabad is birth place of Bhawani Prasad mishra and Makhanlal Chaturvedi
11. In MP Hoshangabad is Maximum irrigated area
12. The only female jail in MP.
13. Tungsten is found in Hoshangabad
Indore Division – It consist Indore, Dhar, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Khargaun, Barwani, Khandwa and
Burhanpur.

Indore
1. Indore is known as economic capital and Mini Bombay of State.
2. It is situated at the bank of Khan river.
3. Raja Ramanna center for advance technology is situated in Indore. It is the institute of Laser and
Nuclear technology.
4. Indian institute of Management (IIM) is situated in Indore.
5. Gems and Jewelry park is established in Indore.
6. Khajrana Temple is situated in Indore.
7. Mhow of Indore stand for the Military Headquarterof War.
8. Mhow is officially known as Dr Ambedkar Nagar it is the origin of the Chambal river.
9. Chambal river originates from Janapav Hills of Mhow.
10. Crystal IT park is situated in Mhow. It is a special economic zone.
11. Mhow is also known as the city of Holkers.
12. Soyabean ResearchCenterHeadquarter of Madhya Pradesh finance corporation, Share market of
Madhya Pradesh, Ahilyabai International Airport, Rala Mandal wild life Century, First Cricket
Club of Madhya Pradesh (Parsi Cricket Club), The first Dry port of State (Mangalya) Gomatgiri
Jain Temple, Holker Stadium of Cricket, Abhay Prashal Indore Stadium, and Rajwara, is situated
in Indore.
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13. It is the Population wise biggest district of Madhya Pradesh.

14. It is also known as the city of Amir Khan.
Dhar
1. It was capital of Raja Bhoj Parmar. is also known as Dhara Nagri. Who built Bhojshala Sanskrit
Mahavidhyalay.
2. Gyandoot project related to computer literacy was started in Dhar in Jan 2000
3. It is Population wise the biggest tribal district.
4. Kuchi Tehsil of Dhar is famous for Bagh Caves and Dinosaur Park.
5. Bagh Cave is known as Ajanta caves of MP. They are related to the Buddhism.
6. Pithampur is the Industrial are of Dhar. It is known as Detroit of MP.
7. Dhar port is the birth place of Maharatha Peshwa Bajirao It was constructed by Mohammad Bin
Tughluk.
8. Phadke Studio is situated in Dhar district It was made in the memory of Raghunath Krishna
Phadke Who was the famous Artist in 1933.
9. Sardarpur Wild life century famous for Kharmour bird is situated in Dhar.
10. Mandu of Dhar it is also known as City of Joy. It Is 35 Km away from Dhar.
11. Mandu is named after Mandapa durga which was a temple of JainTirthankaraParshwanath in
1305 Muslim Sultan of Delhi Allauddin Khilji Captured to the Malwa.
12. In 1436 Mohammad Khalji established Khalji Dynasty of Malwa and rule for 33 years. He was
succeeded by Gayasuddin Khilji. He built Jahaj Mahal for housing the women. Who was
succeeded by his sun Nasiruddin Khilji. In 1531 Mandu was conquered by Bahadur Shah of
Gujarat. Rani Roopmati palace was constructed by Baj Bahadur He also constructed Baj
Bahadur Palace. In Mandu Asarfi Palace is also situated Jahaj Mahal of Mandu was built by
Gayasuddin Khilji. Hindola Mahal is being built by Hushangshah.
Jhabua
1. It is a tribal district of Madhya Pradesh.
2. Meghnagar is Industrial area of Jhabua.
3. Adivasi Sodh Sanchar Kendra is situated in Jhabua.
4. Jhabua is famous for Bhagoria Hat of Bheel.
5. Kadaknath is an Indian breed of Chicken found in Jhabua where it is known as Kalimasi (Fowl
having black flesh).
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6. Rock phosphate asbestos and dolomite are found in Jhabua.

Alirajpur
1. It is the least litrate district of MP and India also.
2. It is the first position in Mahua production.
3. In Alirajpur Katthiwada is known as Kashmir of MP.
4. Noorjahan which is a specialType of Mango famous in the world.
5. Jobat irrigation project is situated in Dohi River.
6. Bhabra is the birth place of Chandra Shekhar Azad. He was born on 23rd July 1926 In Bhabra.
His father was Sita Ram Tiwari.
7. It new name is Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar.
8. The world first tribal community Radio station was launched in Bhabra on 13 July 2011. All the
programs this radio station will be broadcasted in Bhili Language.
Khargaon
1. Khargaon is also known as western Nimar.
2. Narmada river passes through this river.
3. Maheshwar is the historic city of Khargaon It was the capital of Ahilyabai Holker.
4. Khargaon is the also famous for colored cotton. It is also known for production of Chili and
Navgrah Temple.
5. Pava Giri Famous Jain temple is situated in Khargaon. It is situated in Oon. It is a temple of
Shantinath the 16thTirthankara.
6. Khargaon is famous for the production of cotton.
7. Training center of CISF is situated in Barwah. Barwah and Sanawad are known as twin cities
located on the two banks of Narmada river.
8. Maheshwar of Khargaon is famous for Sarees and Naudatoli archeological site.
9. Sahastra dhara water fall is situated in Maheshwar. Maheshwar is also known as the film
industry of Madhya Pradesh.
10. Cotton research institute is situated in Madhya Pradesh.
11. The first mobile bank of country was started in Khargaon.
12. Peshwa Baji Rao was died in Ravarkhedi of Khargaon in April 1740. His wife was Mastani and
Kashibai.
13. First Mega food park of MP. Highest production of Ground Nut.
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14. Dejla Dewra Dam constructed on Kunda river.

15. Mandleshwar religious place is situated in Khargaon.
Khandwa
1. Also known as Eastern Nimar situated in South Western of Madhya Pradesh.
2. Hanuvantia Jal Mahotsav is celebrated every year on a Tapu of Indira sagar.
3. Omkareshwar National Park situated in khandwa.
4. Omkareshwar Mandhata also known as Mamleshwar.
5. Kishor Kumar and Ashok Kumar Birth Palace is situated in Khandwa.
6. Punasa Dam is also called Indira Sagar Dam was constructed near Punasa village. Due to which
historic City Harsood Nagar was came into the Encroachment of Narmada.
7. Khandwa district situated Between Narmada and Tapti river.
8. Sant Singa Ji Samadhi Sthal is situated in Khandwa.
Barwani
1. Barwani is also known as Paris of Nimar.
2. Birth place of Bhima Nayak
3. Rice research institute situated in Barwani
4. Bawan Gaja Jain temple lord Adinatha.
5. Bhawar garh ancient fort
Burhanpur
1. Created on 15th Aug 2003 from the southern portion of Khandwa district. Tapti river flows
through the district from east to west.
2. Nepa Nagar News paper print Unit and Chandni thermal power plant is situated in burhanpur.
3. Fort of Aseergarh Also known as Gateway of Deccan, Mum Taj Mahal was died here.
4. Aseergarh fort was constructed by Raja Asha Ahir.
5. Burhan is also famous for the farming of Banana.
6. Tapti river passes through the Burhanpur.
7. Famous place in the district Raja ki Chhatri, Khooni Bhandara, Dargah-E-Hakim, Aseer Garh
fort.
8. MP‟s only Unani Medical hospital situated in Burhanpur.
9. Largest Handicraft unit of Madhya Pradesh is located in Burhanpur.
Rewa Division – It consist of Satna Sidhi, Singrauli and Rewa
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Satna
1. Main industries of cement are situated in Satna.
2. Birla Cement
3. Maihar Sharda Devi Mata Mandir is situated in Satna.
4. Mukundpur white tiger Safari
5. It is also the work place of Allauddin khan
6. Bharhut Stupa and Bhumra Gupta Temple is situated in Satna
7. Chhitrakuta Gramodaya university was established in Chhitrakut district by Nana ji Desmukh.
8. Chhitrakuta is situated in Mandakini river.
9. The Tulsi Museum Ramnagar.
10. Nagaud (Nachna kuthara parwati temple) is situated in Satna district. It is the temple of Gupta
period
11. Majgawa of Satna famous for Dimond mines industries.
Rewa
1. The district can be divided into the four natural parts. Kaimur pahad, Vidhya Pahad, Rewa
Plateau, Lower northern plane.
2. Tons Bihad, Kewati and Bahuti rivers flow through Rewa.
3. It is the known as the land of white tiger specially for Govindgarh.
4. Tons Hydro power project situated in Sirmour.
5. Rewa is known for Mahamrityunjay Mela and Toys of Supari.
6. Police Motor workshop training center, forest Guard training school andMP‟s only Military
school, Avdhesh Pratap university is situated in Rewa.
7. Rewa is famous for the lime stone is production and JP Cement Industry.
8. Chachai water fall highest water fall in MP (130 m) is situated in Rewa on Bihad River.
Sidhi
1. Sidhi is situated in south of Kaimur range.
2. Sanjay Gandhi national park is situated here.
3. Son River passes through Sidhi.
4. Dubri and Bagdara famous for coal mining.
Singrauli
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1. It is known as the energy capital of Madhya Pradesh.

2. Vindhya thermal power plant of National thermal power corporation is situated in Baidhan of
Singrauli.
Shahdol division – It consist Umaria, Shahdol and Anuppur district.

Anuppur
1. Came into existence 15th Aug 2013 by reorganizing shahdol district.
2. River Narmada originated from Amarkantak situated on the Maikal hills.
3. Rivers son and Johila also originated form the Maikal hills in Anuppur district.
4. The town of the Amarkantak on the Maikal Mountain range links the Vindhyanchal and Satpura
range. At about 1067 m above mean see level. Many mythological stories relating to lord Shiva
in daughter Narmada have been Woven around this mystical town of Amarkantak.
5. Famous Temple – Narmadeshwra temple, which has a holi kund made at source river of
Narmada is most important temple of Amarkantak. Maki Bagia, Son Muda Point of the origin of
Son River, Karnamata temple.
6. The Headquarter of Indira Gandhi national tribal university is at Amarkantak.
Shahdol
1. Formed by mingling to word Shastra + dol means 1000 of pond.
2. The district has best reserve of coal mines.
3. Only district of MP where is uranium is found.
4. Sohagpur is biggest coal field of Asia.
5. Antara kalika Devi Temple
Umaria
1. District has extensive forest about 42 percent of total area is covered by forest.
2. Bandhavgarh fort place of Archeological and historical importance.
3. Johila coal valley area.
4. Umaria town shiv temple known as sagra temple. Jwala mukhi temple, Laxminarayan Temple
5. Bandhavgarh national park.
Ujjain Division – It consist of Neemach, Mandsour, Agarmalwa, Shajapur, Dewas, Ratlam, Ujjain

Agarmalwa
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1. 51 th district of MP. Established in 16th aug in 2013

2. Earlier known as Kankdid Kheda present name after the Mughal empire Shahjahan who visited
the town.
3. MP‟s first cow century (Gow abhyaran) in Susner tehsil.
4.
Mandsore
1. Ancient name Das Pur situated in the bank of shivna river.
2. It is the also famous for large production of Opium around the world.
3. Mandsour is rich in archeological and historical heritage. But what makes its famous is the
temple of Lord Pashupati Nath.
4. It is reguarded as the birth place of Rawan‟s Wife Mandodari.
5. The most common language is Malvi Rajasthani, and Hindi mixed.
6. The slate pencil industry is the main industry of region.
7. Gandhi Sagar Dam divided city into two parts. East Mandsore and West Mandsore. Dam is
constructed on Chambal river.
8. Gandhi Sagar Wild life century, Yasovarman in script of Mandsour are famous.
9. Indergarh and Hinglajgarh are archeological heritage of Mandsore.
10. Mandsore fort are constructed by Alluddin Khilji.
11. Gandhi Sagar Hydropower plant which in Bhanpura Mandsore.
12. Horticulture School situated in Mandsore.
Neemuch
1. Decleared a separate district on 30th June 1998. Earlier as a part of Mandsore district.
2. The 1857 revolt began in Madhya Pradesh from Neemuch on 3rd June 1857.
3. Tomb of Baba Sahabuddin is in Neemuch.
4. Jhantla first gram Nvayalaya of MP (2001 situated in Neemuch)
5. Alkaloid factory situated in Neemuch.
6. Also known as birth place of CRPF.
7. India‟s Eye donation capital (Highest per Capita eye donation rate in the country)
8. Kukdeshwar ancient archeological site.
Ratlam
1. Famous for Ratlam Sev Namkeen.
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2. Jawra sugar mil situated in Ratlam district.

3. Salina wild life century are famous for Kharmour bird conservation. Also, famous for cactus
garden.
4. Many Archeological site is found in Khoriapada, Narsinghpada, Birmawal, found in Ratlam.
5. Ratlam district is famous for sprit industry and Selkhedi.
6. Hussain tekri at Jaora situated in Ratlam district.
7. Ratlam Jaora Sailana Piploda were princely state.
Shajapur
1. Earlier known as Kankdi kheda present name came after the Mughal empire Shahjahan. Who
visited the town.
2. Maxi industrial area of Shajapur.
3. Rajeshwari temple one of the famous shakti temple of Shajapur.
4. Shajapur situated between Kalisindh and Parbati river.
Ujjain
1. It is known as city of Mahakal.
2. Ujjain was the capital of Avanti Mahajanpad.
3. Pradyot dynasty was the famous dynasty of Ujjain in 6th century BC
4. Ujjain is also the city of Kalidas.
5. Sandipani Ashram,Brathari Caves, Nagda Synthetic fiber mil, Jantar Mantar Temple of Mangal
Nath Vaishya Tekari, Mahakal Temple, Kytha Archeological site is situated in Ujjain.
6. Ujjain is situated at the bank of Kshipra river.
7. Mahakumbh is celebrated in Ujjain after every Twelve years.
8. Kalidas Acadmy is situated in Ujjain.
Dewas
1. Dewas is the industrial city. It is known for currency printing press leader complex.
2. Dewas is also the origin of Kalisindh river (Bagli Gaon village).
3. Dewas is famous for Chamunda Devi Temple.
4. Jamgodrani is the famous for Wind power mils.
5. Dewas is also the resident of great singerKumar Gandharwa.