Interesting Points About Madhya Pradesh

• Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest state in India after Rajasthan.
• After Independence, Nagpur was the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. In 1956, Madhya Pradesh was reconstituted and Bhopal was made the new capital city.
• The UNESCO site of ‘Khajuraho Group of Monuments’ is famous for its Nagara-Style architecture and sculptures of Nayikas and Deities especially the sensuous erotic sculptures engravings on the exterior walls. Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is the largest of all the temples in Khajuraho, it dates back to the 10th century.
• Madhya Pradesh is the birthplace of famous and notable people like Chandra Shekhar Azad, Tatya Tope, Rani Lakshmi Bai, Rani Avanti Bai, B.R. Ambedkar, Kailash Satyarthi, Satendra Singh Lohiya, Raghuram Rajan, Shankar Dayal Sharma, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Madhavrao Scindia, Sharad Yadav, Jaya Bachchan, Sumitra Mahajan, Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia, Prithviraj Chavan, Uma Bharti, Digvijaya Singh, Ramesh Chandra Lahoti, Arjun Rampal, Ashutosh Rana, Lata Mangeshkar, Salman Khan, Rahul Dravid, etc.
• Madhya Pradesh is rich in mineral resources. The state has the largest reserves of diamond and copper in India.
• As per the Hindu Mythological belief, Lord Krishna, his brother Balrama and their friend Sudama received their education at Guru Sandipani Ashram in Ujjain.
• The literacy rate in the state is about 70.6%, which is lower than the national average of 74.04%.
• Ram Raja Temple in Orchha is the only temple in India where Ram is worshipped as a king and not as a god.
• Almost 30,000 years old Stone age rock paintings are found on the Bhimbteka rock shelters. These are touted to be the oldest known rock art in the Indian sub-continent.
• Bandar Kodini at Bhedaghat is a scenic beauty of nature by the 8 km long gorge formed through soft marble rocks carved by the flow of river Narmada. The name was given Bandar Kodini as two sides come so close that monkeys can jump across the gorge.
• The author of the famous children’s novel “Jungle Book” Rudyard Kipling was drawing inspired by the forests of Pench Tiger Reserve and Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
• Surprisingly, all the rivers in Madhya Pradesh that drain into the Ganges flow from south to north.
• The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India. The Stupa was commissioned in the 3rd century BCE by the Mauryan Emperor ‘Ashoka’.
• The historic city of Gwalior is famous for its ancient monuments, forts and museums. Patankar Bazaar is popular for handicrafts, artificial jewellery, painted wall hangings, dolls, etc.

More Informations About Madhya Pradesh

General Details About Madhya Pradesh
Formation	1 November 1956
Capital	Bhopal
Governor	Mangubhai C. Patel
Chief Minister	Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Chief Justice	Justice Ravi Malimath
Districts	52
Area (km2)	308,245
Lok Sabha Seats	29
Rajya Sabha Seats	11
State Legislative Assembly Seats	231
Languages	Hindi, Malvi, Bundeli, Bagheli, Nimadi, Bhili, Marathi, Gondi, Bareli, Urdu, Bhilali

State Symbols of Madhya Pradesh
State Animal	Barasingha
State Bird	Indian Paradise Flycatcher
State Tree	Banyan Tree
State Flower	Palash

Demography of Madhya Pradesh
Population (2011 Census)	72,626,809
Population Density (per km2)	240
Sex ratio (Females per 1000 males)	931
Literacy Rate (%)	70.6
Per Capita Income (₹)	103,288

Forest & Wildlife Reserves in Madhya Pradesh

1. Kanha National Park
2. Bandhavgarh National Park
3. Madhav National Park
4. Sanjay National Park
5. Van Vihar National Park
6. Panna National Park
7. Satpura National Park
8. Pench National Park
9. Mandla Plant Fossils National Park
10. Bori Wildlife Sanctuary
11. Bagdara Sanctuary
12. Phen Sanctuary
13. Ghatigaon Sanctuary
14. Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary
15. Karera Sanctuary
16. Ken Ghariyal Sanctuary
17. Kheoni Sanctuary
18. Narsingharh Sanctuary
19. National Chambal Sanctuary
20. Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary
21. Pachmarhi Sanctuary
22. Panpatha Sanctuary
23. Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary
24. Ratapani Sanctuary
25. Snajay-Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary
26. Singhori Sanctuary
27. Son Ghariyal Sanctuary
28. Sardarpur Sanctuary

Major Rivers in Madhya Pradesh

1. Betwa
2. Chambal
3. Sone
4. Shipra
5. Kewai
6. Tipan
7. Johilla
8. Mahanadi
9. Tapti
10. Mahi

Important Mountains in Madhya Pradesh

1. Dhupgarh (1352m)
2. Titangga Pahar
3. Richhkhoh Pahar
4. Mahadeo
5. Kala Pahar
6. Chauragarh
7. Andhyaribaoli Pahar
8. Purogarh

Agriculture in Madhya Pradesh
Major Crops	Rice, Wheat, Sorghum, Gram, Soyabean, Maize, Pulses, peanuts, Mustered, etc.
Cash Crops	Cotton, Sugarcane, etc.
Vegetables	Green Peas, Potatoes, Onion, Tomato, Coriander, Chille, Garlic, etc.
Fruits	Guava, Mango, Banana, Orange, etc.

Mineral Deposits in Madhya Pradesh

1. Coal
2. Limestone
3. Copper
4. Manganese
5. Bauxite
6. Dolomite
7. Fireclay
8. Ochre
9. Diamond
10. Slate
11. Marble
12. Quartz
13. Molybdenum
14. Uranium

Industries in Madhya Pradesh

1. Pharmaceutical, Herbal and Chemical based Industries
2. automobiles & Vehicle Industry
3. Cement Factory
4. Agriculture Equipment Manufacturing
5. Textile
6. Food processing
7. Beverage and Soft Drink based Industries

Airports in Madhya Pradesh

1. Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport
2. Raja Bhoj Airport
3. Gwalior Airport
4. Jabalpur Airport
5. Khandwa Airport
6. Satna Airport

Traditional Dances in Madhya Pradesh

1. Jawara
2. Matki
3. Aada
4. Khada Nach
5. Phulpati
6. Yadav Dance(Baredi)
7. Grida Dance
8. Selalarki
9. Ahiri Dance
10. Selabhadoni
11. Maanch
12. Tertali
13. Karma

Art and Crafts of Madhya Pradesh

1. Metal Craft
2. Batto Bai Dolls
3. Durries
4. Terracotta
5. Bagh Prints
6. Chanderi
7. Zari Work
8. Leather
9. Maheshwari
10. carpet weaving

Regional Festivals Madhya Pradesh

1. Lokrang Festival
2. Khajuraho Festival
3. Bhagoria Haat Festival
4. Ujjain Kumbh Mela
5. Malwa Utsav
6. Nagaji Fair
7. Chethiyagiri Vihara Festival
8. Rashtriya Ramleela Mela (Gwalior)
9. Tansen Samaroh
10. Pachmarhi Utsav