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Barwani City Map Bhind City Map Bhopal City Map Burhanpur City Map Chhindwara City Map Dewas City Map Guna City Map Gwalior City Map Itarsi City Map Jabalpur City Map Katni City Map Khajuraho City Map Khandwa City Map Khargaon City Map Khargone City Map Morena City Map Neemuch City Map Orchha City Map Ratlam City Map Rewa City Map Sagar City Map Sanchi City Map Satara City Map Satna City Map Sehore City Map Shivpuri City Map Singrauli City Map Ujjain City Map Vidisha City Map Madhya Pradesh Cities The cities of Some of the major cities of Madhya Pradesh are: • Bhopal - The city of • Indore - Indore is the commercial center of Madhya Pradesh. Among the other cities of Madhya Pradesh, this city houses a hoard of witness reflecting the historical past of Madhya Pradesh. In this city, we find a number of palaces that bears the witness of the eventful past. • Jabalpur - The city of Jabalpur was formerly known as Jubbulpore. Local myth says that it was the birth place of Maharshi Mahesh Yogi. Situated near the Narmada river, the city is the major center of trade and commerce in Madhya Pradesh. Among the chief industries of Jabalpur are: • textiles • telephone parts • furniture • building materials • ammunitions, and • glassware. • Ujjain - Ujjain is among the sacred cities of Madhya Pradesh (even in India) that houses the Mahakaleshwar temple. The city had once been the capital of the legendary kingdom of Avanti (a state described in the Buddhist chronicles). The major cities in...

Districts and Administration of Madhya Pradesh: Madhya Pradesh has fifty districts, divided into ten divisions, which have further been divided into 50 district panchayats, 313 blocks and 23043 village panchayats. The municipality in the state includes 14 Nagar Nigams, 86 Nagar Palikas and 238 Nagar Panchayats. Each district of Madhya Pradesh is governed by a District Collector who is an officer from the Indian Administrative Service and who is responsible for the smooth running of the district. A District Magistrate is responsible for the law and order situation of the district. Tourism in Madhya Pradesh: Madhya Pradesh is blessed with natural beauty as well as beautifully carved temples, stupas, forts, palaces and mosques. The state won the Best Tourism State Award in 2012. Madhya Pradesh has many national parks, such as the Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha National Park and the Panna National Park, among others. Other famous tourist attractions in Madhya Pradesh are; the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, the Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi and the Rock Shelters at Bhimbetka. List of Districts in Madhya Pradesh S No. District Headquarters Population (Census 2011) Sex Ratio (per 1000) Average Literacy 1 Agar Malwa Agar 4,80,000 65.00% 2 Alirajpur Alirajpur 728,999 1011 36.1% 3 Anuppur Anuppur 749,237 976 67.88% 4 Ashoknagar Ashoknagar 845,071 904 66.42% 5 Balaghat Balaghat 1,701,698 1021 77.09% 6 Barwani Barwani 1,385,881 982 49.08% 7 Betul Betul 1,575,362 971 68.9% 8 Bhind Bhin...

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The predominant vegetation of Rajasthan is scrub jungle. Toward the west of the state, there are typical arid-zone plants, such as tamarisk (genus Tamarix) and false tamarisk (genus Myricaria). Trees are scarce, limited to the areas in the Aravallis and the eastern part of the state. Less than 10 percent of Rajasthan is under forest cover. The state of Rajasthan is located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. It is bounded to the north and northeast by the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, to the east and southeast by Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, to the southwest by Gujarat, and to the west and northwest by the provinces of Sindh and Punjab in Pakistan. Rajasthan was the first state in India to experiment at the village level with panchayat raj (rule by the panchayat, or village council). It was enacted in 1959. The system, embracing the concepts of the importance of traditional village institutions in Indian society espoused by Mahatma Gandhi, created within the state three levels of local government based on elected village panchayats. Rajasthan's climate is varied, from extremely arid to humid. June is the warmest, rising from the mid-80s F (about 30 °C) to nearly 110 °F (low 40s C). The daily maximum temperatures in January range from the upper 60s to mid-70s F (low to mid-20s C), while minimum temperatures are in the mid-40s F (about 7 °C). The The southeastern area lies at a somewhat higher elevation (330 to 1,150 feet [100 to 350 metres]) tha...

India is a country that has a rich history of culture and traditions. For its geographical location in the center of India, it is also fondly called the ‘Heart of India’. With so much to explore and experience, the state attracts millions of visitors every year. Endowed with rich natural resources, rare flora and fauna, and breath-taking natural splendors, Madhya Pradesh has preserved its ancient heritage and inheritance. ADVERTISEMENT 1. It is the second largest state in India after It was the largest state till October 2000, when Chhattisgarh was part of it. With an area of 308,252 sq. km. It is also the fifth largest in terms of population. 2. First capital of Madhya Pradesh was Nagpur After Independence Madhya Pradesh constituted only of southern parts of today’s Madhya Pradesh and north-eastern parts of today’s Maharashtra. Nagpur was its capital city. 3. The shift of the capital city In 1956, the new Madhya Pradesh was created by combining the states of Madhya Bharat, Vindhya Pradesh, and Bhopal and removing the Marathi-speaking Vidarbha region. Bhopal was made the capital city. 4. Chanderi sarees adorn the historic town of Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh The Chanderi ADVERTISEMENT 5. One of the oldest cave collections in India Touted as one of the oldest cave collections in India, some of the rock shelters were inhabited more than 100,000 years ago. Bhimbetka site has the oldest known rock art in the Indian sub-continent, dating back more than 30,000 years. 6. Th...

Known as the Commercial Capital of Madhya Pradesh, Indore was the capital of the Holkars. The largest and most densely populated city in central India, the city is popular for its history, monuments, food and bazaars. Rao Nandlal Chaudhary, founder of the city, named it as ‘Indrapur’ after Lord Indra, the deity of Indreshwar temple. During the Maratha regime, the city was renamed ‘Indur’, which the local Marathi community continues to use. It was later Anglicised to ‘Indore’ during the British era. ALSO READ Holkar dynasty played a major role in the history of Indore. Indore region was granted as a reward to Malhar Rao Holkar, founder of the dynasty by the Peshwas. Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar brought several developmental changes and reforms in the city. Although Maheshwar was the capital of the Holkars during the reign of Rani Ahilyabai, Indore remained an important commercial and military center. Rajawada, Ghats leading to Choral, Mhow, Photograph Courtesy: Abhishek727/Wikimedia Commons After India’s independence in 1947, the Holkar state acceded with the Union of India. In 1948, Indore became the summer capital of Madhya Bharat. On November 1 1956, the state capital was shifted to Even today, Indore holds the status of an important commercial center of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the fastest growing cities in India and houses the third oldest stock exchange, Madhya Pradesh Stock Exchange. ALSO SEE Indore is also an important educational hub. It is the only city in India to ...

Indore, also spelled Indur, city, western Indore was founded in 1715 as a trade market on the chhatris (cenotaphs) situated on the bank of the Khan River are dedicated to the Holkar rulers of the city. Indore is the most-populous city in the state. It is the chief collecting and distributing centre for western Madhya Pradesh as well as a commercial and industrial centre. Major industries include the manufacture of textiles, tile, cement, chemicals, tents, furniture, and sporting goods; grain milling; and metalworking. There are auto and cycle workshops and engineering works. Such traditional industries as pottery making and hand-loom weaving continue. The city is a major trunk road and rail junction and has an airport for domestic flights. Indore is the seat of Devi Ahilya University (founded in 1964 as the University of Indore), with numerous Places of cultural interest in the city include Indreshwar and Harsiddhi temples; Bada Ganapati Temple, with a 26-foot- (8-metre- ) tall replica of Lord Ganesh, the Hindu elephant god; the Kanch Mandir, a Jain temple built of glass inlays and mirrors; the Lal Bagh Palace, constructed during the Holkar dynasty; and Rajwada, a seven-story Holkar palace. Gomatgiri, a major pilgrimage site with a cluster of 24 marble temples and a 21-foot (6-metre) statue of Lord Gommateshvara, a replica of the This article was most recently revised and updated by

About:Known as the City of Lakes, Bhopal is the capital city of Madhya Pradesh and is located in the central part of the Indian Subcontinent. The original name of Bhopal was Bhojpal, after the name of the King Bhoj of Paramara dynasty, who founded and ruled that region for a number of years as well as the dam or "pal" constructed during this period. However, some people believe that the name was derived from the name of King Bhupal. The modern city of Bhopal was founded by an afghan soldier named Dost Mohammad who left Delhi after the death of Aurangzeb and after several battles, won the place from the queen of Gond. Bhopal remained under Islamic influence after him, especially during the reign of Nizams, before it was conquered by the Marathas in the 18th century. When it came under the British Empire, it was ruled by the Muslim women or begums. That gave the city many things like waterworks, postal system, railways and municipality. As India got its independence in 1947, Bhopal merged with the Indian Union and became a part of Madhya Pradesh as well as, eventually, its capital. During 2002, almost 5.30 crore domestic tourists and around 2.75 lakh international tourists visited the city. History: Bhopal was founded by the King Bhoja of Paramara dynasty. The city was modernized by an Afghan soldier, Dost Mohammed Khan, a subordinate of the Mughals. In 1724, Nizam ul Malik, another Mughal nobleman invaded the city and with him, Bhopal came under the rule of the Nizams. With...

Indore, also spelled Indur, city, western Indore was founded in 1715 as a trade market on the chhatris (cenotaphs) situated on the bank of the Khan River are dedicated to the Holkar rulers of the city. Indore is the most-populous city in the state. It is the chief collecting and distributing centre for western Madhya Pradesh as well as a commercial and industrial centre. Major industries include the manufacture of textiles, tile, cement, chemicals, tents, furniture, and sporting goods; grain milling; and metalworking. There are auto and cycle workshops and engineering works. Such traditional industries as pottery making and hand-loom weaving continue. The city is a major trunk road and rail junction and has an airport for domestic flights. Indore is the seat of Devi Ahilya University (founded in 1964 as the University of Indore), with numerous Places of cultural interest in the city include Indreshwar and Harsiddhi temples; Bada Ganapati Temple, with a 26-foot- (8-metre- ) tall replica of Lord Ganesh, the Hindu elephant god; the Kanch Mandir, a Jain temple built of glass inlays and mirrors; the Lal Bagh Palace, constructed during the Holkar dynasty; and Rajwada, a seven-story Holkar palace. Gomatgiri, a major pilgrimage site with a cluster of 24 marble temples and a 21-foot (6-metre) statue of Lord Gommateshvara, a replica of the This article was most recently revised and updated by

About:Known as the City of Lakes, Bhopal is the capital city of Madhya Pradesh and is located in the central part of the Indian Subcontinent. The original name of Bhopal was Bhojpal, after the name of the King Bhoj of Paramara dynasty, who founded and ruled that region for a number of years as well as the dam or "pal" constructed during this period. However, some people believe that the name was derived from the name of King Bhupal. The modern city of Bhopal was founded by an afghan soldier named Dost Mohammad who left Delhi after the death of Aurangzeb and after several battles, won the place from the queen of Gond. Bhopal remained under Islamic influence after him, especially during the reign of Nizams, before it was conquered by the Marathas in the 18th century. When it came under the British Empire, it was ruled by the Muslim women or begums. That gave the city many things like waterworks, postal system, railways and municipality. As India got its independence in 1947, Bhopal merged with the Indian Union and became a part of Madhya Pradesh as well as, eventually, its capital. During 2002, almost 5.30 crore domestic tourists and around 2.75 lakh international tourists visited the city. History: Bhopal was founded by the King Bhoja of Paramara dynasty. The city was modernized by an Afghan soldier, Dost Mohammed Khan, a subordinate of the Mughals. In 1724, Nizam ul Malik, another Mughal nobleman invaded the city and with him, Bhopal came under the rule of the Nizams. With...