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INDIAN STATE : MADHYA PRADESH
General Information
Madhya Pradesh is a state blessed with vast natural
resources, rich cultural heritage, an excellent industrial
base coupled with a progressive, investor friendly government.
The State of Madhya Pradesh was formed on November 1,
1956.
Located in Central India, Madhya Pradesh has a unique
advantage, bordered by the states of Uttar Pradesh,
Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh.
Fact File
| Geographical Area |
3.08 (lakh sq. km) |
| Capital |
Bhopal |
| Population (2001 Census) |
In lakhs 603.48 |
| Gross state Domestic Product
at Current Prices (2004-05) (As on Feb 2006) |
107926(Rs crores)
US$ 23.3911 bn |
| Gross state Domestic Product
at Constant Prices (1993-94) for the Year (2004-05)
(As on Feb 2006) |
60891(Rs. Crores)
US$ 13.1975 bn |
| Net State Domestic Product at
Current Prices (2004-05)(As on Feb 2006) |
95052 (Rs Crores)
US$ 20.6081 bn |
| Net State Domestic Product at
Constant Prices (1993-94) for the year (2004-05)
(As on Feb 2006) |
53282 (Rs Crores)
US$ 11.5520 Bn |
| Per capita NSDP (state Income)
at Current Prices(As on Feb 2006) |
Rs 14626
US$ 317.124 |
| Percentage of State Population
to All India Population |
5.87 |
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Literacy Percentage
Male Literacy
Female Literacy
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63.74%
76.06%
50.29% |
| Principal Language |
Hindi, English |
Source: Central Statistical Organization
Advantage Madhya Pradesh
- Strategic Geographic Location
- Excellent interstate connectivity (National and
State Highway, Train and Air Links)
- Rich and Fertile land and Natural resources
- Rich Mineral Wealth (copper ore, magnesium ore,
limestone, diamonds, coal and coal-bed methane.)
- Availability of Land at a reasonable cost
- Cheap Labour
- Unexploited species of rare, valuable medicinal
- herbal plants.
- Industrially peaceful and stable with a vibrant
industrial base.
- Peaceful political scenario (Law and Order)
- Rich cultural heritage
- Major auto manufacturing base. Largest producer
of radial tyres in India.
- Largest soya processing hub in India.
- Hub for FMCG, consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals,
herbal products, textiles and apparel.
- Growing gems and jewellery center.
- Largest producer of oil seeds and pulses in the
country. Largest exporter of DOC (De-Oiled Cake) in
India. 25% of pulses and 40% of grams grown.
- Largest producer of garlic and coriander.
- Grower of commercially favored varieties of wheat
and potatoes. Largest producer of garlic and coriander.
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