Madhya Pradesh is an Indian state bordered by Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. It is situated in the heart of the country. Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest state by area (308,252 km2) and the fifth-largest by population (72.5 million people).
Indore, the largest city, is home to 2.17 million people spread across 165 square kilometers. Bhopal, the state capital and second-largest city, spans 298 square kilometers with a population of 1.88 million.
| Rank | City Name | Population | Area (km²) | Density ( inhabitants/km²) | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indore | 2,170,295 | 165 | 13,139 | Indore |
| 2 | Bhopal [Bhopal] | 1,886,100 | 298 | 6,319 | Bhopal |
| 3 | Jabalpur | 1,268,848 | 205 | 6,185 | Jabalpur |
| 4 | Gwalior | 1,117,740 | 180 | 6,204 | Gwalior |
| 5 | Ujjain | 515,215 | 92 | 5,544 | Ujjain |
| 6 | Sagar | 370,208 | 58 | 6,281 | Sagar |
| 7 | Dewas | 289,550 | 100 | 2,889 | Dewas |
| 8 | Satna | 282,977 | 79 | 3,581 | Satna |
| 9 | Ratlam | 273,998 | 40 | 6,704 | Ratlam |
| 10 | Rewa | 235,654 | 54 | 4,285 | Rewa |
| 11 | Murwara | 221,883 | 68 | 3,235 | Katni |
| 12 | Singrauli | 220,257 | 284 | 774 | Singrauli |
| 13 | Burhanpur | 210,886 | 12 | 16,644 | Burhanpur |
| 14 | Khandwa | 200,738 | 35 | 5,611 | Khandwa |
| 15 | Morena | 200,482 | 12 | 16,706 | Morena |
| 16 | Bhind | 197,585 | 17 | 11,500 | Bhind |
| 17 | Chhindwara | 190,041 | 22 | 8,634 | Chhindwara |
| 18 | Guna | 180,935 | 45 | 3,954 | Guna |
| 19 | Shivpuri | 179,977 | 81 | 2,218 | Shivpuri |
| 20 | Vidisha | 155,951 | 6 | 26,749 | Vidisha |
| 21 | Damoh | 147,661 | 35 | 4,142 | Damoh |
| 22 | Chhatarpur | 147,505 | 16 | 8,790 | Chhatarpur |
| 23 | Mandsaur | 141,667 | 10 | 13,674 | Mandsaur |
| 24 | Khargone | 133,368 | 32 | 4,082 | Khargone |
| 25 | Nimach (Neemuch) | 128,561 | 13 | 9,579 | Neemuch |
Interesting Facts about cities of Madhya Pradesh
- Indore:
- Indore has been ranked the cleanest city in India multiple times in the Swachh Survekshan.
- Known for its street food, including Sarafa Bazaar and Chhappan Dukan.
- Features landmarks like Rajwada Palace and Lal Bagh Palace.
- Bhopal
- Bhopal serves as the capital of Madhya Pradesh and is the second-largest city.
- Known for its beautiful lakes, such as Upper Lake and Lower Lake.
- Houses iconic sites like Taj-ul-Masajid, one of the largest mosques in India.
- Jabalpur
- Famous for the Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat and Dhuandhar Falls.
- Hosts the Indian Army’s Ordinance Factory and the Gun Carriage Factory.
- Jabalpur is close to Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks.
- Gwalior
- Known for Gwalior Fort, often called the “Gibraltar of India.
- Birthplace of the Gwalior Gharana, a prominent school of Hindustani classical music.
- Houses prestigious institutions like the Scindia School.
- A growing industrial city with a focus on textiles and ceramics.
- Features Jai Vilas Palace and Sun Temple.
