Largest District in Madhya Pradesh, Check the Districts List of Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh, often called the “Heart of India”, is the second-largest state in the country by area. Known for its rich history, forests, and cultural diversity, MP is divided into 55 districts (as of 2025) for administrative purposes. Each district plays an important role in governance, but some are larger in size and population than others. Let us look at the largest district in Madhya Pradesh and also the full district list.

Districts of Madhya Pradesh

The state’s districts derive their names from their respective capital cities, which also serve as their headquarters. Each district is managed by a Collector who delegates responsibilities to the Superintendent of Police, responsible for maintaining law and order.

Madhya Pradesh, known as the “Heart of India”, currently has 55 districts after the inclusion of some recently created ones. These districts help in smooth administration and governance across the state, which is India’s second-largest by area and rich in culture, history, and resources.

Largest District in Madhya Pradesh By Area

Chhindwara district, situated in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, stands as the largest district of Madhya Pradesh in terms of area. Known for its diverse topography, rich cultural heritage and thriving industries, Chhindwara has emerged as a key region in Central India.

Key Facts Related to Madhya Pradesh’s Largest District by Area

• Chhindwara is the largest district in Madhya Pradesh, covering an area of 11,815 square km.
• The district’s name is derived from the local tree “Chhind,” commonly found in the region.
• Chhindwara was formed on November 1, 1956, and is part of the Jabalpur division.
• The early history of Chhindwara dates back to the Vakataka rule, as indicated by copper-plate inscriptions.
• The districts, geography spans from the Satpura Range in the southwest to the plains of Nagpur in the south.
• With 11 tehsils and 9 developmental blocks, Chhindwara is administratively organized into western, central and northern regions.
• As of the 2011 census, the district’s population is 2,090,922, with Gonds and Mawasi Korkus as major tribes.
• Hinduism is the predominant religion, and Hindi is the primary language spoken by the majority.

Largest District of Madhya Pradesh By Population

Indore, the largest district in Madhya Pradesh by Population, is a vibrant and rapidly growing city. know for its commercial significance, educational institutions and cultural richness, Indore attracts people from various backgrounds. With a diverse demographic composition, it stands as a major hub in Central India.

Key Facts Related to Madhya Pradesh’s Largest District by Population

• Indore is the largest and most populated city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
• It is consistently ranked as the cleanest city of India.
• Indore serves as the state education hub and is home to campuses of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM).
• The 2011 census estimated a population of 1,994,397 (municipal corporation) and 3,570,295 (urban agglomeration).
• Functions as the financial capital of Madhya Pradesh.
• Ranked as India’s cleanest city for seven consecutive years.
• Declared as India’s first ‘water plus’ city under the Swachcha Survekshan 2021.
• Indore was selected for the International Clean Air Catalyst Programme to purify the air.
• Hinduism is the majority, followed by Islam and Jainism.
• Hindi is the official language; other languages include Marathi, Urdu, Sindhi, Gujarati, Punjabi and Bengali.

Districts in Madhya Pradesh, List

Here is the list of all 52 districts of Madhya Pradesh along with their area and population:

Madhya Pradesh’s Districts List
S. No.	District	Area (in sq. km)	Population (2011)
1.	Bhopal	2,772	2,371,061
2.	Raisen	8,446	1,331,597
3.	Rajgarh	6,154	1,545,814
4.	Sehore	6,578	1,311,332
5.	Vidisha	7,371	1,458,875
6.	Morena	4,991	1,965,970
7.	Sheopur	6,585	687,861
8.	Bhind	4,459	1,703,005
9.	Gwalior	5,214	2,032,036
10.	Ashoknagar	4,674	845,071
11.	Shivpuri	10,278	1,726,050
12.	Datia	2,038	786,754
13.	Guna	6,485	1,241,519
14.	Alirajpur	3,182	728,999
15.	Barwani	5,432	1,385,881
16.	Burhanpur	2,473	757,847
17.	Indore	3,898	3,276,697
18.	Dhar	8,153	2,185,793
19.	Jhabua	6,782	1,025,048
20.	Khandwa	4,927	1,310,061
21.	Khargone	4,927	1,873,046
22.	Balaghat	9,229	1,701,698
23.	Chhindwara	11,815	2,090,922
24.	Jabalpur	5,210	2,463,289
25.	Katni	4,927	1,292,042
26.	Mandla	5,805	1,054,905
27.	Narsinghpur	5,133	1,091,854
28.	Seoni	8,758	1,379,131
29.	Dindori	7,427	704,524
30.	Betul	10,043	1,575,362
31.	Harda	3,339	570,465
32.	Narmadapuram	6,698	1,241,350
33.	Rewa	6,434	2,365,106
34.	Satna	7,502	2,228,935
35.	Sidhi	4,851	1,127,033
36.	Singruali	5,672	1,178,273
37.	Chhatarpur	8,687	1,762,375
38.	Damoh	7,306	1,264,219
39.	Panna	7,135	1,016,520
40.	Sagar	10,252	2,378,458
41.	Tikamgarh	3,878	1,040,359
42.	Niwari	1,170	404,807
43.	Anuppur	3,746	749,237
44.	Shahdol	6,205	1,066,063
45.	Umaria	4,026	644,758
46.	Agarmalwa	2,785	571,275
47.	Dewas	7,020	1,563,715
48.	Mandsaur	5,530	1,340,411
49.	Neemuch	4,267	826,067
50.	Ratlam	4,861	1,455,069
51.	Shajapur	3,460	941,403
52.	Ujjain	6,091	1,986,864