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Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh, a large state in central India, retains landmarks from eras throughout Indian history. Begun in the 10th century, its 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 safaris.
Founded: 1 November 1956
GovernorAnandiben Patel
Chief minister: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Madhya Pradesh
State
Western Group of Temples - Khajuraho 12.jpg
Sanchi Stupa from Eastern gate, Madhya Pradesh.jpg
Jahaj mahal, Mandu.jpg
A GROUP OF SPOTTED DEERS.jpg
White Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat.jpg
Bhimbetka Caves, Madhya Pradesh.jpg
From top, left to right: Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Great Stupa of Sanchi, Deer at Kanha National ParkBhimbetka rock shelters, Ancient city of Mandu and Marble Rocks
Official logo of Madhya Pradesh
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Location of Madhya Pradesh in India

Location of Madhya Pradesh in India
Coordinates: 23.25°N 77.417°ECoordinates23.25°N 77.417°E
Country  India
Region MalwaBundelkhandBaghelkhandNimarMahakoshal and Gird (Gird region also includes Chambal division)
Settlement 1 November 1956
Capital Bhopal
Largest city Indore
Districts 52
Government
 • Body Government of Madhya Pradesh
 • Governor Anandiben Patel
 • Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan(BJP)
 • Legislature Unicameral (230 seats)
 • High Court Madhya Pradesh High Court
Area
 • State 308,252 km2(119,017 sq mi)
Area rank 2nd
Population (2011)[1]
 • State 72,626,809
 • Rank 5th
 • Density 240/km2 (610/sq mi)
 • Urban 20,059,666
 • Rural 52,537,899
GDP (2018–19)[2]
 • Total ₹8.26 lakh crore(US$120 billion)
 • Per capita ₹59,052 (US$820)
Time zone UTC+05:30 (IST)
PIN 45xxxx-46xxxx-47xxxx-48xxxx
ISD code 91-07xxx
ISO 3166 code IN-MP
HDI (2017) Increase 0.594[3]
medium · 33th
Literacy (2011) 72.6%[1]
Sex ratio (2011) 931[4]
Official language Hindi[5]
Website mp.gov.in

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