Madhya Pradesh
StateMP• Central India
Capital
Bhopal
Largest City
Indore
Formation Date
1 November 1956
Statehood
1 November 1956
Emblem of Madhya Pradesh
Population
7.26 Cr
2011 census
Area
3,08,252 km²
Districts
55
Lok Sabha Seats
29
Rajya Sabha Seats
11
Assembly Seats
230
Legislative Council
0
No council
About Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh was reorganised on 1 November 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act by merging the former Madhya Bharat, Vindhya Pradesh, Bhopal and parts of other regions; Chhattisgarh was carved out as a separate state on 1 November 2000.
- State Code
- MP
- ISO Code
- IN-MP
- Official Language
- Hindi
- Additional Language
- Malvi, Bundeli, Bagheli, Nimadi, Gondi
- Region
- Central India
- Zone
- Central India
- Time Zone
- Asia/Kolkata
Current Leadership
(7)MY
Mohan Yadav
Chief Minister
BJPSince 13 Dec 2023
MP
Mangubhai C. Patel
Governor
Since 6 Jul 2021
RS
Rajendra Shukla
Deputy Chief Minister
BJPJD
Jagdish Devda
Deputy Chief Minister
BJPUS
NT
Narendra Singh Tomar
Speaker, Legislative Assembly
BJPAB
Ashok Barnwal
Chief Secretary
State Symbols
Animal
Barasingha (Swamp Deer)
Bird
Indian Paradise Flycatcher (Dudhraj)
Flower
Madonna Lily
Tree
Banyan
Aquatic animal
Ganges River Dolphin
Fish
Mahseer (Mahasheer)
Sport
Malkhamb
Legislative Strength
29
Lok Sabha Seats
11
Rajya Sabha Seats
230
Assembly Seats
0
Legislative Council Seats
Party-wise Strength (Assembly)
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229
Seats held
- Bharatiya Janata Party16572.1%
- Indian National Congress6327.5%
- Bharat Adivasi Party10.4%
Majority mark 116Vacant 1
Major Political Parties
(3)
BJP
165 MLAs
INC
63 MLAs
BAP
BAP
1 MLA
Demographics
(2011)7.26 Cr
Population
236
Population Density (per km²)
69.32%
Literacy Rate
78.73%
Male Literacy
59.24%
Female Literacy
2.01 Cr
Urban Population
5.26 Cr
Rural Population
1.05 Cr
Children (0–6)
Assembly Reserved Seats
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230
Total Seats
- General14864.3%
- SC3515.2%
- ST4720.4%
Key Facts
- State Day1 November
- Sitting MLAs229
- Sitting MPs29
- Sitting MLCs0
- High CourtMadhya Pradesh High Court
- Time ZoneAsia/Kolkata
- Next Assembly ElectionExpected 2028
Lok Sabha Strength
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29
Seats held
- Bharatiya Janata Party29100.0%
Legislature
Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)
- Seats
- 230
- Current term
- 21 Dec 2023 – 20 Dec 2028
- Last election
- 2023
- Next expected
- 2028
- Majority mark
- 116
- Government strength
- 165
- Opposition strength
- 64
- Reserved (SC / ST)
- 35 / 47
Legislative Council
Madhya Pradesh has no legislative council.
Lok Sabha
- Seats
- 29
- Current term
- 24 Jun 2024 – 23 Jun 2029
- Last election
- 2024
Rajya Sabha
- Seats
- 11
- House type
- Permanent House
- Member term
- 6 years
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Election 2023 — Result
Winner
Bharatiya Janata Party
163 seats
Runner-up
Indian National Congress
66 seats
Turnout
77.15%
Electors
5,64,95,052
Source: Election Commission of India / PRS / ADR
Assembly Election History
(10 elections)Seats WonVote Share (%)
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| Year | Winner | Seats | Vote Share | Runner-up | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BJP | 163 | 48.55% | INC | 66 |
| 2018 | INC | 114 | 40.89% | BJP | 109 |
| 2013 | BJP | 165 | 44.88% | INC | 58 |
| 2008 | BJP | 143 | 37.64% | INC | 71 |
| 2003 | BJP | 173 | 42.5% | INC | 38 |
| 1998 | INC | 172 | 40.59% | BJP | 83 |
| 1993 | BJP | 117 | 38.17% | INC | 174 |
| 1990 | BJP | 220 | 39.13% | INC | 56 |
| 1985 | INC | 181 | 48.22% | BJP | 58 |
| 1980 | INC | 246 | 44.52% | Janata Party | 84 |
Districts & Administration
(60 districts)District profiles (60 of 60)
- Agar Malwa
- Alirajpur
- Anuppur
- Ashoknagar
- Balaghat
- Barwani
- Betul
- Bhind
- Bhopal
- Burhanpur
- Chhatarpur
- Chhindwara
- Damoh
- Datia
- Dewas
- Dhar
- Dindori
- Guna
- Gwalior
- Harda
- Indore
- Jabalpur
- Jhabua
- Katni
- Khandwa
- Khargone
- Maihar
- Mandla
- Mandsaur
- Mauganj
- Morena
- Narmadapuram
- Narsinghpur
- Neemuch
- Niwari
- Panna
- Raisen
- Rajgarh
- Ratlam
- Rewa
- Narsinghpur
- Pandhurna
- Panna
- Raisen
- Rajgarh
- Ratlam
- Rewa
- Sagar
- Satna
- Sehore
- Morena
- Narmadapuram
- Narsinghpur
- Neemuch
- Niwari
- Pandhurna
- Panna
- Raisen
- Rajgarh
- Ratlam
- Districts
- 55
- Divisions
- 10
- Development blocks
- 313
- Municipal corporations
- 16
- Agar Malwa
- Alirajpur
- Anuppur
- Ashoknagar
- Balaghat
- Barwani
- Betul
- Bhind
- Bhopal
- Burhanpur
- Chhatarpur
- Chhindwara
- Damoh
- Datia
- Dewas
- Dhar
- Dindori
- Guna
- Gwalior
- Harda
- Indore
- Jabalpur
- Jhabua
- Katni
- Khandwa
- Khargone
- Maihar
- Mandla
- Mandsaur
- Mauganj
- Morena
- Narmadapuram
- Narsinghpur
- Neemuch
- Niwari
- Panna
- Raisen
- Rajgarh
- Ratlam
- Rewa
- Narsinghpur
- Pandhurna
- Panna
- Raisen
- Rajgarh
- Ratlam
- Rewa
- Sagar
- Satna
- Sehore
- Morena
- Narmadapuram
- Narsinghpur
- Neemuch
- Niwari
- Pandhurna
- Panna
- Raisen
- Rajgarh
- Ratlam
Economy (2026-27 BE)
- GSDP
- ₹18,48,274 Cr
- GSDP growth
- 11%
- Per capita income
- 1,70,430 INR
- Revenue
- ₹4,23,655 Cr
- Expenditure
- ₹4,23,360 Cr
- Major industries
- Agriculture, Food processing, Mining, Cement, Textiles, Automobiles, Pharmaceuticals, Engineering, Services
Budget (FY 2026-27)
- Total expenditure
- ₹4,23,360 Cr
- Total receipts
- ₹4,23,655 Cr
- Borrowings
- ₹1,06,190 Cr
- Fiscal deficit
- ₹71,458 Cr
- Fiscal deficit / GSDP
- 3.9%
- Revenue surplus
- ₹44 Cr
- Debt repayment
- ₹34,437 Cr
- Primary deficit
- ₹37,724 Cr
Development Indicators
- Literacy
- 69.32%
Formation & History
- 1 November 1956: Reorganised Madhya Pradesh was formed.
- 1 November 2000: Chhattisgarh was carved out as a separate state.
Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
- High Court
- Madhya Pradesh High Court
- High Court seat
- Jabalpur
- State Election Commission
- Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission
- Public Service Commission
- Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
- Information Commission
- Madhya Pradesh State Information Commission
- Lokayukta
- Lokayukta Madhya Pradesh
- Human Rights Commission
- Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission
- Women's Commission
- Madhya Pradesh State Commission for Women
- Pollution Control Board
- Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board
Exam & Static GK
Madhya Pradesh for competitive exams — 12 topics, 28 revision cards, and a self-marking practice set.
Quick Revision
9Capital
Bhopal
Area
3,08,252 km²
Population
7.26 Cr
Literacy
69.32%
Districts
55
State Code
MP
Lok Sabha
29
Rajya Sabha
11
Assembly
230
Key Facts
- Highest point
- Dhupgarh
Neighbouring States
5- Rajasthan
- Uttar Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
Major Rivers
11- Narmada
- Tapti
- Chambal
- Betwa
- Ken
- Son
- Shipra
- Tawa
- Sindh
- Wainganga
- Parbati
National Parks
9- Kanha National Park
- Bandhavgarh National Park
- Pench National Park
- Panna National Park
- Satpura National Park
- Kuno National Park
- Madhav National Park
- Van Vihar National Park
- Fossil National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries
4- National Chambal Sanctuary
- Narsinghgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
- Ken Gharial Sanctuary
- Sailana Wildlife Sanctuary
Historical Places
5- Sanchi
- Khajuraho
- Bhimbetka
- Gwalior Fort
- Mandu
Headline Figures
2- Budget (2026-27)
- ₹4,23,360 Cr
- Financial Year
- 2026-27 BE
Major Crops
9- Soybean
- Wheat
- Rice
- Maize
- Gram
- Pulses
- Mustard
- Cotton
- Sugarcane
Major Industries
9- Agriculture
- Food processing
- Mining
- Cement
- Textiles
- Automobiles
- Pharmaceuticals
- Engineering
- Services
Industrial Corridors
- Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor
Exam Notes
- Budget figures are copied from the base state file and should be re-verified before publication.
State Symbols
9- Animal
- Barasingha (Swamp Deer)
- Bird
- Indian Paradise Flycatcher (Dudhraj)
- Flower
- Madonna Lily
- Tree
- Banyan
- Aquatic Animal
- Ganges River Dolphin
- Fish
- Mahseer (Mahasheer)
- Sport
- Malkhamb
- Motto
- Satyamev Jayate
- Song
- Mera Madhya Pradesh
Revolts & Movements
2- 1857 resistance in Central India
- Tribal resistance movements
IITs
- IIT Indore
IIMs
- IIM Indore
AIIMS
- AIIMS Bhopal
Expressways
2- Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Madhya Pradesh section
- Agra-Gwalior-Gwalior regional corridors
Airports
7- Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal
- Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore
- Jabalpur Airport
- Khajuraho Airport
- Gwalior Airport
- Rewa Airport
- Satna Airport
Metro Projects
2- Bhopal Metro
- Indore Metro
Government Schemes
7- Mukhya Mantri Ladli Behna YojanaHigh relevance
- Mukhya Mantri Kisan Kalyan YojanaHigh relevance
- Mukhya Mantri Seekho Kamao YojanaHigh relevance
- Sanjay Gandhi Nirashrit Pension YojanaHigh relevance
- Mukhyamantri Awasiya Bhu-Adhikar YojanaHigh relevance
- Ayushman Bharat / NiramayamHigh relevance
- Mukhya Mantri Krishak Udhyami YojanaHigh relevance
City Nicknames
2- Bhopal“City of Lakes”
- Indore“Cleanest City (frequently awarded)”
Largest, Longest, First
- Largest Indian state by area before Chhattisgarh was createdMadhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh was the largest state by area before the formation of Chhattisgarh in 2000.
One-Line Facts
6- Capital — Bhopal.
- Districts — 55.
- Formation/formation date recorded in the base data — 1956-11-01.
- State animal — Barasingha (Swamp Deer).
- State bird — Indian Paradise Flycatcher (Dudhraj).
- Highest point — Dhupgarh.
Latest Assembly Election
5- Year
- 2023
- Winner
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- Winner seats
- 163
- Runner-up
- Indian National Congress
- Runner-up seats
- 66
Latest Lok Sabha Election
2- Year
- 2024
- Total seats
- 29
Exam Facts
- Madhya Pradesh has 29 Lok Sabha seats.
Recently Updated
- State Budget2026-09-11Base dataset records the state budget/outlay value as 423360 INR crore.
GK sources
- Election Commission of India
- Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly
- Government of Madhya Pradesh District Portal
- Integrated Government Online Directory (IGOD)
- PRS Legislative Research
- Madhya Pradesh Forest Department / State Biodiversity Board
Major Cities & Destinations
- BhopalCapital
- IndoreLargest city
- KhajurahoDestination
- SanchiDestination
- UjjainDestination
- OrchhaDestination
- ManduDestination
- GwaliorDestination
Quick Links
Sources
- Election Commission of India
- Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly
- Government of Madhya Pradesh District Portal
- Integrated Government Online Directory (IGOD)
- PRS Legislative Research
- Madhya Pradesh Forest Department / State Biodiversity Board
Verified as of 2026-09-10
Compiled from public records.