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== Geography ==

Madhya Pradesh spans an area of 308,252 sq km. It is bordered by Uttar Pradesh to the north, Chhattisgarh to the east, Maharashtra to the south, and Rajasthan to the west. The state is traversed by major geographical features like the [[Vindhya]] and [[Satpura]] ranges, and rivers such as the [[Narmada]] and [[Tapti]].

Madhya Pradesh spans an area of 308,252 sq km. It is bordered by Uttar Pradesh to the north, Chhattisgarh to the east, Maharashtra to the south, and Rajasthan to the west. The state is traversed by major geographical features like the Vindhya and Satpura ranges, and rivers such as the Narmada and Tapti.

== History ==

Historically, the region has been ruled by ancient empires such as the Mauryas, Guptas, and the Paramaras. During the medieval period, it was influenced by Muslim rulers and later came under Maratha dominance. After India’s independence, Madhya Pradesh was formed on 1 November 1956 through the States Reorganisation Act. In 2000, its southeastern part was carved out to create the state of [[Chhattisgarh]].

Historically, the region has been ruled by ancient empires such as the Mauryas, Guptas, and the Paramaras. During the medieval period, it was influenced by Muslim rulers and later came under Maratha dominance. After India’s independence, Madhya Pradesh was formed on 1 November 1956 through the States Reorganisation Act. In 2000, its southeastern part was carved out to create the state of Chhattisgarh.

== Demographics ==

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* Sex ratio: 931 females per 1000 males

* Population density: 236 persons/sq km

* Scheduled Tribes constitute about 21% of the population, including major communities like [[Bhils]] and [[Gonds]].

* Scheduled Tribes constitute about 21% of the population, including major communities like Bhils and Gonds.

== Economy ==

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== Culture and Heritage ==

The state is known for its rich cultural legacy. World Heritage Sites like the [[Khajuraho Temples]], [[Sanchi Stupa]], and the prehistoric [[Bhimbetka Rock Shelters]] are located here. It is home to diverse tribal cultures, folk traditions, classical music, and festivals.

The state is known for its rich cultural legacy. World Heritage Sites like the Khajuraho Temples, Sanchi Stupa, and the prehistoric Bhimbetka Rock Shelters are located here. It is home to diverse tribal cultures, folk traditions, classical music, and festivals.

== See Also ==

* [[Bhopal]]

* Bhopal

* [[Indore]]

* Indore

* [[Khajuraho]]

* Khajuraho

* [[Sanchi]]

* Sanchi

* [[Gond tribe]]

* Gond tribe

== References ==

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[[Category:States and Union Territories of India]]

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 == Geography ==
-Madhya Pradesh spans an area of 308,252 sq km. It is bordered by Uttar Pradesh to the north, Chhattisgarh to the east, Maharashtra to the south, and Rajasthan to the west. The state is traversed by major geographical features like the [[Vindhya]] and [[Satpura]] ranges, and rivers such as the [[Narmada]] and [[Tapti]].
+Madhya Pradesh spans an area of 308,252 sq km. It is bordered by Uttar Pradesh to the north, Chhattisgarh to the east, Maharashtra to the south, and Rajasthan to the west. The state is traversed by major geographical features like the Vindhya and Satpura ranges, and rivers such as the Narmada and Tapti.
 == History ==
-Historically, the region has been ruled by ancient empires such as the Mauryas, Guptas, and the Paramaras. During the medieval period, it was influenced by Muslim rulers and later came under Maratha dominance. After India’s independence, Madhya Pradesh was formed on 1 November 1956 through the States Reorganisation Act. In 2000, its southeastern part was carved out to create the state of [[Chhattisgarh]].
+Historically, the region has been ruled by ancient empires such as the Mauryas, Guptas, and the Paramaras. During the medieval period, it was influenced by Muslim rulers and later came under Maratha dominance. After India’s independence, Madhya Pradesh was formed on 1 November 1956 through the States Reorganisation Act. In 2000, its southeastern part was carved out to create the state of Chhattisgarh.
 == Demographics ==
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 * Sex ratio: 931 females per 1000 males
 * Population density: 236 persons/sq km
-* Scheduled Tribes constitute about 21% of the population, including major communities like [[Bhils]] and [[Gonds]].
+* Scheduled Tribes constitute about 21% of the population, including major communities like Bhils and Gonds.
 == Economy ==
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 == Culture and Heritage ==
-The state is known for its rich cultural legacy. World Heritage Sites like the [[Khajuraho Temples]], [[Sanchi Stupa]], and the prehistoric [[Bhimbetka Rock Shelters]] are located here. It is home to diverse tribal cultures, folk traditions, classical music, and festivals.
+The state is known for its rich cultural legacy. World Heritage Sites like the Khajuraho Temples, Sanchi Stupa, and the prehistoric Bhimbetka Rock Shelters are located here. It is home to diverse tribal cultures, folk traditions, classical music, and festivals.
 == See Also ==
-* [[Bhopal]]
+* Bhopal
-* [[Indore]]
+* Indore
-* [[Khajuraho]]
+* Khajuraho
-* [[Sanchi]]
+* Sanchi
-* [[Gond tribe]]
+* Gond tribe
 == References ==
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 [[Category:Articles needing expansion]]
 [[Category:Articles needing more references]]
-[[Category:States and territories of India]]
+[[Category:States and Union Territories of India]]
 [[Category:Madhya Pradesh]]
 [[Category:Geography of Madhya Pradesh]]