Madhya Pradesh - States Of India

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Madhya Pradesh

State Capital Bhopal
Language Hindi, Marathi, Urudu
Population 85002417
Area Size Sq.Km 308252
No of Panchayats 51
No of Districts 52
No of M.L.A 230
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Important Places to Visit Gwalior, Khajurho, Bhopal, Bandhavgarh National Park, Indore, Kanha Tiger Reserve.
Historical Info Madhya Pradesh, a large state in central India, retains landmarks from eras throughout Indian history. Begun in the 10th century, it’s Hindu and Jain temples at Khajuraho are renowned for their carvings of erotic scenes, most prominently Kandariya Mahadeva, a temple with more than 800 sculptures. The eastern Bandhavgarh and Kanha national parks, noted Bengal tiger sanctuaries, offer guided safari’s
Major Crops Rice, Sugarcane, Cotton, Groundnut
Major Industries Mining, Pottery, Electrical goods
Important Festival Lokrang, Jhabuaa and West Nimar: Bhagoria Haat Festival. Ujjain: Kumbh Mela, Dewas: Pandit Kumar Gandharva Samaroh. Ujjain: Akhil Bharatiya Kalidasa Samaroh, Gwalior : Rashtriya Ramleela Mela, Gwalior: Tansen Sangeet Samaroh, Khajuraho: Lokranjan