Madhya Pradesh state profile - fun facts about MP

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Madhya Pradesh is the second largest state in India in terms of area and fifth largest in terms of population.

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Capital - Bhopal Largest city by population - Indore

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Madhya Pradesh has the highest forest cover area among all states in India.

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Madhya Pradesh is bordered by 5 states – Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

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State animal - Barasingha State bird - Indian paradise flycatcher State tree - Banyan

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There are currently 52 districts in Madhya Pradesh.

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Major Rivers - Narmada, Betwa, Son, Chambal

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Major mountain ranges - Satpura range and Vindhya range

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There are 10 National Parks in Madhya Pradesh, most for any state. Most visited National Parks in MP are Kanha National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park.

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The Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Buddhist monuments at Sanchi, and the Rock shelters of Bhimbetka are the three UNESCO world heritage sites in MP.

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