Madhya Pradesh (MP), meaning Central Province is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and the largest city is Indore. Nicknamed the "Heart of India" due to its geographical location in India, Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest state in the country by area. With over 75 million inhabitants, it is the fifth-largest state in India by population. It borders the states of Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Chhattisgarh to the southeast, Maharashtra to the south, Gujarat to the west, and Rajasthan to the northwest. Its total area is 308,252 sq km. Before 2000, when Chhattisgarh was a part of Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh was the largest state in India and the distance between the two furthest points inside the state, Singoli and Konta, was 1500 km.
The area covered by the present-day Madhya Pradesh includes the area of the ancient Avanti mahajanapada, whose capital Ujjain (also known as Avantika) arose as a major city during the second wave of Indian urbanisation in the sixth century BCE. Subsequently, the region was ruled by the major dynasties of India. By the early 18th century, the region was divided into several small kingdoms which were captured by the British and incorporated into Central Provinces and Berar and the Central India Agency. After India's independence, Madhya Pradesh state was created with Nagpur as its capital: this state included the southern parts of the present-day Madhya Pradesh and northeastern portion of today's Maharashtra. In 1956, this state was reorganised and its parts were combined with the states of Madhya Bharat, Vindhya Pradesh and Bhopal to form the new Madhya Pradesh state, the Marathi-speaking Vidarbha region was removed and merged with the then Bombay State. This state was the largest in India by area until 2000, when its southeastern Chhattisgarh region was made a separate state.
In recent years, the state's GDP growth has been above the national average.
Rich in mineral resources, MP has the largest reserves of diamond and copper in India. More than 30% of its area is under forest cover. Its tourism industry has seen considerable growth, with the state topping the National Tourism Awards in 2010-11.
| Area | 308,252 sq km |
|---|---|
| Capital | Bhopal, Jabalpur |
| Population | 73.34 million |
| Official Languages | Hindi |
| Boundary | Madhya Pradesh literally means "Central Province", and is located in the geographic heart of India in between the latitude of 21.6°N-26.30°N and longitude of 74°9'E-82°48'E. The state straddles the Narmada River, which runs east and west between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges; these ranges and the Narmada are the traditional boundaries between the north and south of India. The highest point in Madhya Pradesh is Dhupgarh, with an elevation of 1,350 m (4,429 ft).[23] The state is bordered on the west by Gujarat, on the northwest by Rajasthan, on the northeast by Uttar Pradesh, on the east by Chhattisgarh, and on the south by Maharashtra. |
Customs And Beliefs In Each Area In Madhya Pradesh Have Added Colours To The Fairs And Festivals. Shivratri In Khajuraho, Bhojpur, Pachmarhi And Ujjain; Dusshera In Jabalpur, Ramanavami In Chitrakoot And Orchha, Bhagoriya Dance In Jhabua And The Annual Festival Of Dances At Khajuraho Are Events For The Tourists To Remember. The Malwa Festival In Indore, Mandu And Ujjain, And The Pachmarhi Festival Bring Alive The Rich Folk And Tribal Culture Of The State In Colourful Celebrations. Gwalior Trade Fair Is India's Second Largest Trade Fair. It Is Organised In Various Sectors Which Includes Electronic Sector, Automobile Sector, Food Sector, Fun (jhula) Sector Etc. Gwalior Carnival Is A Newly Introduced Festival In 2012. It Was Organised For 22 Days In December. It Is Planned To Organise Carnival Every Year. Nimar Utsav Takes Place Every Year In The Holy City Of Maheshwar In The Hindu Month Of Kartika On The Occasion Of Kartika Purnima. The Festival Lasts For 3 Days With A Cultural Programme At Ahilya Ghat In Maheshwar.
Four Sites In Madhya Pradesh Have Been Declared World Heritage Sites By Unesco: The Khajuraho Group Of Monuments (1986) Including Devi Jagadambi Temple, Rewa, Buddhist Monuments At Sanchi (1989) And The Rock Shelters Of Bhimbetka (2003). Other Architecturally Significant Or Scenic Sites Include Ajaigarh, Amarkantak, Asirgarh, Bandhavgarh, Bawangaja, Bhopal, Vidisha, Chanderi, Chitrakuta, Dhar, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Burhanpur, Maheshwar, Mandleshwar, Mandu, Omkareshwar, Orchha, Pachmarhi, Shivpuri, Sonagiri, Mandla And Ujjain. Madhya Pradesh Is Noted For Its Classical And Folk Music. Some Of The Noted Hindustani Classical Music Gharanas In Madhya Pradesh Include The Maihar Gharana, The Gwalior Gharana And Senia Gharana. Two Of The Medieval India's Most Noted Singers, Tansen And Baiju Bawra, Were Born Near Gwalior In Present-day Madhya Pradesh. Noted Dhrupad Exponents Aminuddin Dagar (indore), Gundecha Brothers (ujjain) And Uday Bhawalkar (ujjain) Were Also Born In Present-day Madhya Pradesh. The Birthplaces Of Noted Playback Singers Kishore Kumar (khandwa) And Lata Mangeshkar (indore) And Singer And Composer Aadesh Shrivastava (jabalpur) Are Also Located In Mp. The Local Styles Of Folk Singing Include Faga, Bhartahari, Sanja Geet, Bhopa, Kalbelia, Bhat/bhand/charan, Vasdeva, Videsia, Kalgi Turra, Nirgunia, Alha, Pandwani Gayan And Garba Garbi Govalan. The Major Folk Dances Of Mp Are Badhai, Rai, Saira, Jawara, Sher, Akhara, Shaitan, Baredi, Karma, Kathi, Sua, Saila, Mauni, Dhimrai, Kanara, Bhagoria, Dashera, Dadariya, Duldul Ghodi, Lehgi Ghodi, Fefriya, Mandlya, Danda, Ada-khada, Dadel, Matki, Birha, Ahirai, Pardhauni, Vilma, Dadar And Kalsa.
Cuisine In Madhya Pradesh Varies Regionally. Wheat And Meat Are Common In The North And West Of The State, While The Wetter South And East Are Dominated By Rice And Fish. Milk Is A Common Ingredient In Gwalior And Indore. The Street Food Of Indore Is Renowned, With Shops That Have Been Active For Generations.bhopal Is Known For Meat And Fish Dishes Such As Rogan Josh, Korma, Qeema, Biryani, Pilaf, And Kebabs. On A Street Named Chatori Gali In Old Bhopal, One Can Find Traditional Muslim Nonvegetarian Fare Such As Paya Soup, Bun Kabab, And Nalli-nihari As Some Of The Specialties.
Dal Bafla Is A Common Meal In The Region And Can Be Easily Found In Indore And Other Nearby Regions, Consisting Of A Steamed And Grilled Wheat Cake Dunked In Rich Ghee, Which Is Eaten With Daal And Ladoos. The Culinary Specialty Of The Malwa And Indore Regions Of Central Madhya Pradesh Is Poha (flattened Rice); Usually Eaten At Breakfast With Jalebi.beverages In The Region Include Lassi, Beer, Rum And Sugarcane Juice. A Local Liquor Is Distilled From The Flowers Of The Mahua Tree. Date Palm Toddy Is Also Popular. In Tribal Regions, A Popular Drink Is The Sap Of The Sulfi Tree, Which May Be Alcoholic If It Has Fermented.
Bagh Print Is A Traditional Hand Block Print With Natural Colours, An Indian Handicraft Practised In Bagh, Dhar District In Madhya Pradesh, India. Its Name Is Derived From The Village Bagh On The Banks Of The Bagh River. Bagh Print Fabric With Replicated Geometric And Floral Compositions With Vegetable Colours Of Red And Black Over A White Background Is A Popular Textile Printing Product. Bagh Prints Is Listed As A Geographically Tagged And Is Protected Under The Geographical Indications Of Goods (registration & Protection) Act (gi Act) 1999 Of The Government Of India. It Was Registered By The Controller General Of Patents Designs And Trademarks Under The Title "bagh Prints Of Madhya Pradesh" And Recorded With (gi) Tag Under Application Number 98 In 2008. Its Logo With The Titlebagh Prints Of Madhya Pradesh (logo) Was Approved Under Application Number 505 Dated 1 August 2015 Under Class 24 Textiles And Textile Goods Not Included Under Other Classes.
