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Madhya Pradesh in English
Rudra’s IAS GK
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Madhya Pradesh GK
IN ENGLISH
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
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.
Divisons of state
In 27 Aug. 2007 Bhopal division divide in to two divisions - Bhopal and Hoshangabad and on 14 June
2008 ShahdolDivision 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
Eran Sagar
Dangwala Ujjain
Nagda Ujjain
Maheshwar Khargaon
Basenagar Vidisha
Madhya Pradesh 6th Century BC – In 6thcentury BC there were two Mahajanpads of out of 16 in
Madhya Pradesh.
Mahajanpad Capital Region
Avanti Mahishmati, Ujjaini Malwa
Chedi Suktimati Bundelkhand
Rajput period
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
3. Dark Black Soil: found in Narmada Valley, Satpura ranges and Southern Malwa Plateau
fertility status of these soils is very low.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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 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
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.
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: -
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.
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.
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.
Name Place
Kanha Tiger Reserve Mandla, Balaghat
Pench Tiger Reserve Seoni, Chhindwara
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve Umaria
Panna Tiger Reserve Panna
Satpura Tiger Reserve Hoshangabad
Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve Sidhi District, Singrauli
Ratapani Tiger Reserve Raisen (Sehore)
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
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.
Madhya Pradesh is divided in 10 divisions and 51 districts. Agar Malwa is the 51th district of state
established on 16 Aug 2013.
Area wise Largest District Chinaware
Population wise Largest District Indore
Area wise Smallest District Datia
Population wise Smallest District Agar Malwa
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
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.
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
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.
Industrial Center of MP
1. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology – Indore Dedicated to Laser technology
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
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
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.
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.
Coal
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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).
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 is 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.
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. He 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
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
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.
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.
4. Nuzhat Parveenis a player of Indian national cricket team belong from Singrauli in Madhya
Pradesh.
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
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.
Population
As per details from Census 2011, Madhya Pradesh has population of 7. 27 Crores, an increase from
figure of 6. 03 Crore in 2001 census. Total population of Madhya Pradesh as per 2011 census is
72,626,809 of which male and female are 37,612,306 and 35,014,503 respectively. In 2001, total
population was 60,348,023 in which males were 31,443,652 while females were 28,904,371.
Density of MP – 236
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
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.
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.
1. Gwalior Division – It consist Gwalior, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, and Datia district.
1. 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.
10. Teli Temple is made in Drividian Style.
11. Roop singh stadium is situated in Gwalior.
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.
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.
7. Indore Division – It consist Indore, Dhar, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Khargaun, Barwani, Khandwa
and Burhanpur.
30. 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.
13. It is the Population wise biggest district of Madhya Pradesh.
14. It is also known as the city of Amir Khan.
31. 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.
10. Ujjain Division – It consist of Neemach, Mandsour, Agarmalwa, Shajapur, Dewas, Ratlam,
Ujjain
45. Agarmalwa
1. Newest district of MP. Established in 16th aug in 2013
2. Least population in MP.
3. Earlier known as Kankdid Kheda present name after the Mughal empire Shahjahan who visited
the town.
4. MP’s first cow century (Gow abhyaran) in Susner tehsil.
5.
51. 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.