Districts of MP List, Name, Importance, and Madhya Pradesh Map

Explore the complete list of Districts of MP with names, key importance, and an updated Madhya Pradesh map. Learn about the cultural, historical, economic, and geographical significance of all 52 MP districts in one place.

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Districts of MP: Madhya Pradesh (MP), also known as the “Heart of India,” is centrally located and one of the largest Indian states by area and population. Known for its rich cultural heritage, biodiversity, temples, and historical landmarks, Madhya Pradesh comprises 55 districts (as of 2025) divided across 10 administrative divisions. Each district contributes uniquely to the state’s development, culture, economy, and tourism.

This article presents a detailed list of all districts in MP along with their names, importance, and a downloadable Madhya Pradesh map.

Districts of MP

Madhya Pradesh is a state in central India, which has a total of 52 districts. Each District of MP is unique and significant in its own way, with distinct cultural, historical, and geographical features. The districts vary in terms of their population, economy, natural resources, and infrastructure. Together, the districts contribute to the development and progress of the state, making Madhya Pradesh a diverse and vibrant region.

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Districts of Madhya Pradesh Map

The state map is dotted with these districts, covering a vast area of central India. The districts vary in size and population, with some being major urban centers and others largely rural. Each district has its administrative head, known as the District Collector, responsible for overseeing the implementation of government policies and programs.

Madhya Pradesh Districts Map

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List of Districts of MP

Here is the complete List of Districts of MP given below:

S. No.	District Name	Division	Importance
1	Bhopal	Bhopal	Capital city, administrative hub
2	Indore	Indore	Commercial capital, education, and IT hub
3	Jabalpur	Jabalpur	Defense hub, High Court, Marble Rocks
4	Gwalior	Gwalior	Historical city, Scindia legacy
5	Ujjain	Ujjain	Mahakal Temple, Kumbh Mela
6	Rewa	Rewa	Birthplace of white tiger, Vindhya region
7	Sagar	Sagar	Education, Army cantonment
8	Satna	Rewa	Cement industries, religious tourism (Chitrakoot)
9	Shahdol	Shahdol	Coalfields, tribal culture
10	Morena	Chambal	Agriculture, Chambal Ravines
11	Chhindwara	Jabalpur	Industrial area, tribal population
12	Betul	Narmadapuram	Forests, biodiversity
13	Vidisha	Bhopal	Sanchi Stupa, ancient Buddhist site
14	Sehore	Bhopal	Agriculture and irrigation
15	Raisen	Bhopal	Bhojpur temple, archaeological significance
16	Hoshangabad (Narmadapuram)	Narmadapuram	On banks of Narmada, agriculture hub
17	Dewas	Ujjain	Industrial zone, Devi temple
18	Ratlam	Ujjain	Rail junction, spices and liquor
19	Mandsaur	Ujjain	Opium production, archaeological sites
20	Neemuch	Ujjain	CRPF training, opium, border with Rajasthan
21	Khargone	Indore	Cotton belt, riverside farming
22	Khandwa	Indore	Pilgrimage (Omkareshwar), Hydropower
23	Burhanpur	Indore	Historical town, Mughal architecture
24	Barwani	Indore	Tribal region, scenic landscape
25	Dhar	Indore	Mandu fort, tourism
26	Jhabua	Indore	Tribal area, agriculture
27	Alirajpur	Indore	Tribal district, Mango farming
28	Balaghat	Jabalpur	Manganese mining, forests
29	Mandla	Jabalpur	Kanha National Park
30	Dindori	Jabalpur	Tribal communities, tourism
31	Narsinghpur	Jabalpur	Agriculture, religious sites
32	Katni	Jabalpur	Marble city, mining
33	Damoh	Sagar	Jain temples, education
34	Panna	Sagar	Diamond mines, Tiger Reserve
35	Chhatarpur	Sagar	Khajuraho Temples (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
36	Tikamgarh	Sagar	Bundeli culture, temples
37	Niwari	Sagar	Newest district (formed in 2018)
38	Ashoknagar	Gwalior	Agriculture, religious importance
39	Shivpuri	Gwalior	Madhav National Park
40	Sheopur	Gwalior	Kuno National Park (Cheetah reintroduction)
41	Guna	Gwalior	Industries, agriculture
42	Bhind	Chambal	Dacoit history, agriculture
43	Datia	Gwalior	Pitambara Peeth, temples
44	Singrauli	Rewa	Energy capital, coal and power plants
45	Sidhi	Rewa	Thermal power, tribal belts
46	Umaria	Shahdol	Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
47	Anuppur	Shahdol	Thermal and coal industries
48	Agar Malwa	Ujjain	Agriculture-based economy
49	Seoni	Jabalpur	Pench National Park
50	Harda	Narmadapuram	Agriculture, irrigation systems
51	Maihar (Proposed)**	Rewa	Temple town, industrial area (if notified by 2025)
52	Chachaura (Proposed)**	Gwalior	Political and administrative considerations
53	Nagda (Proposed)**	Ujjain	Industrial significance (chemical industries)
54	Malhara (Proposed)**	Sagar	Historical temples and forts
55	Burhar (Proposed)**	Shahdol	Energy and tribal area

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Importance of Districts in MP

Cultural Significance

Khajuraho (Chhatarpur): Ancient Hindu and Jain temples with erotic sculptures.
Ujjain: Spiritual city known for Kumbh Mela and Jyotirlinga temple of Mahakaleshwar.
Sanchi (Vidisha): UNESCO World Heritage Buddhist site.

Economic Contribution

Indore: Industrial capital, Smart City, Cleanest City of India.
Singrauli & Satna: Power generation and cement industry hubs.
Neemuch & Mandsaur: Opium and pharmaceutical raw material production.

Tourism & Wildlife

Bandhavgarh (Umaria), Kanha (Mandla), Pench (Seoni): World-renowned tiger reserves.
Mandu (Dhar), Orchha (Tikamgarh): Historical forts and palaces.

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