⭐Fastest growing state FY23 | 6 UNESCO sites | Largest tiger population
84.9M
Population
Census-based
308,252 km²
Area
Survey of India
69.3%
Literacy
Census 2011
6
Major Cities
Listed below
Leadership & Administration
Chief MinisterMohan Yadav (CM)
CapitalBhopal
RegionCentral India
StatusState
Notable Companies / HQs
BHEL (Bhopal plant)Lupin (Mandideep plant)
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