Detail Factual Overview

General Information

• Country: India
• Capital: Bhopal
• Largest City: Indore
• Formation Date: November 1, 1956
• Official Language: Hindi
• Area: 308,252 sq km (2nd largest in India)
• Population: Approx. 85 million (2021 estimate)
• Literacy Rate: ~70.6%
• State Animal: Barasingha (Swamp Deer)
• State Bird: Indian Paradise Flycatcher
• State Tree: Banyan
• State Flower: Parijat