Madhya Pradesh which is known as the 'heart of India' celebrates its foundation day today along with Chhattisgarh and five other states of India. This year marks the 65th foundation day of Madhya Pradesh.

HISTORY:

Madhya Pradesh was founded on November 1, 1956, and it was reorganised on November 1, 2000, to create a new Chhattisgarh state. As its name implies—Madhya means “central” and Pradesh means “region” or “state”—it is situated in the heart of the country. The state boasts is known for its rich heritage, culture and is one of the popular tourist destinations of our country.

ABOUT MADHYA PRADESH:

=> It is the second-largest state of India with an area of three lakh eight thousand sq. km. Madhya Pradesh was the largest state of India until Chhattisgarh was carved out of it in November 2000.

=> Madhya Pradesh is the fifth-largest state of India with Bhopal as its capital city. Indore is its largest city. The state is bordered on the west by Gujarat, on the northwest by Rajasthan, on the northeast by Uttar Pradesh, on the east by Chhattisgarh, and on the south by Maharashtra.