Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is an Indian State located in the Central region of India. Madhya Pradesh state is established on 1-Nov-1956 and the capital of Madhya Pradesh is Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh is a big state, right in the heart of the country. It's known for its dense forests, majestic wildlife like tigers and elephants, and historical monuments like the Khajuraho temples. People here celebrate colorful festivals and enjoy delicious food, making it a fun place to visit! The major cities of Madhya Pradesh include Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain etc., while the largest city in the state is Indore. When it comes to rivers, Narmada, Tapti, Chambal are the main rivers of Madhya Pradesh state.
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Madhya Pradesh is 3,08,252 km², including 3,00,505.59 km² of rural area and 7,746.41 km² of urban area. Hindi is the official language of Madhya Pradesh, spoken by the majority of the population. Madhya Pradesh has a sex ratio of approximately 930 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Madhya Pradesh is IN-MP.
List of Districts of Madhya Pradesh
For administrative purposes, Madhya Pradesh state is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 50 districts in Madhya Pradesh. Here is the complete list of Madhya Pradesh districts along with area and population details.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alirajpur | 3,182 | 7,28,999 | 229.1 |
| 2 | Anuppur | 3,747 | 7,49,237 | 200 |
| 3 | Ashoknagar | 4,674 | 8,45,071 | 180.8 |
| 4 | Balaghat | 9,229 | 17,01,698 | 184.4 |
| 5 | Barwani | 5,427 | 13,85,881 | 255.4 |
| 6 | Betul | 10,043 | 15,75,362 | 156.9 |
| 7 | Bhind | 4,459 | 17,03,005 | 381.9 |
| 8 | Bhopal | 2,772 | 23,71,061 | 855.4 |
| 9 | Burhanpur | 3,427 | 7,57,847 | 221.1 |
| 10 | Chhatarpur | 8,687 | 17,62,375 | 202.9 |
| 11 | Chhindwara | 11,815 | 20,90,922 | 177 |
| 12 | Damoh | 7,306 | 12,64,219 | 173 |
| 13 | Datia | 2,902 | 7,86,754 | 271.1 |
| 14 | Dewas | 7,020 | 15,63,715 | 222.8 |
| 15 | Dhar | 8,153 | 21,85,793 | 268.1 |
| 16 | Dindori | 7,470 | 7,04,524 | 94.31 |
| 17 | Guna | 6,390 | 12,41,519 | 194.3 |
| 18 | Gwalior | 4,560 | 20,32,036 | 445.6 |
| 19 | Harda | 3,334 | 5,70,465 | 171.1 |
| 20 | Hoshangabad | 6,703 | 12,41,350 | 185.2 |
| 21 | Indore | 3,898 | 32,76,697 | 840.6 |
| 22 | Jabalpur | 5,211 | 24,63,289 | 472.7 |
| 23 | Jhabua | 3,600 | 10,25,048 | 284.7 |
| 24 | Katni | 4,950 | 12,92,042 | 261 |
| 25 | Khandwa | 7,352 | 13,10,061 | 178.2 |
| 26 | Khargone | 8,025 | 18,73,046 | 233.4 |
| 27 | Mandla | 5,800 | 10,54,905 | 181.9 |
| 28 | Mandsaur | 5,535 | 13,40,411 | 242.2 |
| 29 | Morena | 4,989 | 19,65,970 | 394.1 |
| 30 | Narsimhapur | 5,133 | 10,91,854 | 212.7 |
| 31 | Neemuch | 4,256 | 8,26,067 | 194.1 |
| 32 | Panna | 7,135 | 10,16,520 | 142.5 |
| 33 | Raisen | 8,466 | 13,31,597 | 157.3 |
| 34 | Rajgarh | 6,153 | 15,45,814 | 251.2 |
| 35 | Ratlam | 4,861 | 14,55,069 | 299.3 |
| 36 | Rewa | 6,314 | 23,65,106 | 374.6 |
| 37 | Sagar | 10,252 | 23,78,458 | 232 |
| 38 | Satna | 7,502 | 22,28,935 | 297.1 |
| 39 | Sehore | 6,578 | 13,11,332 | 199.4 |
| 40 | Seoni | 8,758 | 13,79,131 | 157.5 |
| 41 | Shahdol | 6,205 | 10,66,063 | 171.8 |
| 42 | Shajapur | 6,195 | 15,12,681 | 244.2 |
| 43 | Sheopur | 6,606 | 6,87,861 | 104.1 |
| 44 | Shivpuri | 10,066 | 17,26,050 | 171.5 |
| 45 | Sidhi | 4,851 | 11,27,033 | 232.3 |
| 46 | Singrauli | 5,675 | 11,78,273 | 207.6 |
| 47 | Tikamgarh | 5,048 | 14,45,166 | 286.3 |
| 48 | Ujjain | 6,091 | 19,86,864 | 326.2 |
| 49 | Umaria | 4,076 | 6,44,758 | 158.2 |
| 50 | Vidisha | 7,371 | 14,58,875 | 197.9 |
Largest & Smallest Districts
Chhindwara is the largest district in Madhya Pradesh covering an area of 11815 km², while Bhopal is the smallest district covering an area of 2772 km². Indore is the most populous, whereas Harda is the least populous district in Madhya Pradesh state.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest District | Chhindwara | Indore |
| Smallest District | Bhopal | Bhopal |
Population of Madhya Pradesh
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Madhya Pradesh State, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of Madhya Pradesh State is 7,26,26,809, with around 3,76,12,306 males and 3,50,14,503 females.
- About 5,25,57,404 people live in rural areas, including nearly 2,71,49,388 males and 2,54,08,016 females.
- Approximately 2,00,69,405 people live in urban areas, including around 1,04,62,918 males and 96,06,487 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,25,57,404 | 2,00,69,405 | 7,26,26,809 |
| Male Population | 2,71,49,388 | 1,04,62,918 | 3,76,12,306 |
| Female Population | 2,54,08,016 | 96,06,487 | 3,50,14,503 |
Households in Madhya Pradesh
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Madhya Pradesh State as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in Madhya Pradesh State is approximately 1,50,93,256.
- Out of the total, around 1,10,80,278 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 40,12,978 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 1,10,80,278 |
| Urban Households | 40,12,978 |
| Total Households | 1,50,93,256 |