State name: Madhya Pradesh. 

Nickname / common tag: “Heart of India” — because it's roughly at the centre of India.

Capital: Bhopal. 

Largest / most populous city: Indore. 

Area: ~ 308,245 sq km (makes MP the second-largest state in India by area after Rajasthan).

Position (Coordinates): Between 21°06′ N – 26°30′ N latitudes. 

Roles: Land-locked state (no coastline). 

Formation Date: May 1, 1960 (as part of the Bombay Reorganisation Act)

Capital: Mumbai (Financial Capital of India)

Second Capital: Nagpur (Winter Session of the State Legislature is held here)

Official Language: Marathi

State Animal: Indian Giant Squirrel (Shekru)

State Bird: Yellow-footed Green Pigeon (Hariyal)

State Tree: Mango Tree (Aamra)

State Flower: Jarul (Tamhan)