GIS Mapping of Resources : Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh Mapping of Resources

Shubhranshu UpadhyaySPA Bhopal

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Madhya Pradesh: Geographic &Demographic profile

Madhya Pradesh is centrally located state

bordering with five states Gujarat, Maharashtra,

Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

The State is spread over 308 thousand sq kms with

a population of 72.6 million.(Census 2011)

The state is 2nd largest in terms of geographical area

and 6th largest in terms of population.

The state is endowed with rich forest resources with 31% of its geographic area under forest cover contributing to 13 % of countries forest reserves. (India forest report 2009)

The state is endowed with mineral resources such as Diamond, Limestone, Purophylite, Diaspore, Rock phosphhate and coal.

The state is largest producer of total pulses 25.26%,Soyabean 59.03%, and total oilseeds 25.18% (Economic survey 2010-11 Government of India, ministry of finance)

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Land use Pattern of Madhya Pradesh

S. No. Particulars Area (Lakh Ha.) Percentage of total Geographical Area

1 Forest 85.85 27.91

2 Land not available for cultivation 33.64 10.94

3 Permanent pastures and grazing land 13.41 4.36

4 Land under miscellaneous tree 0.20 0.06

5 Culturable wasteland 11.75 3.82

6 Fallow Land (old and current) 11.92 3.88

7 Net sown area 150.78 49.03

Total 307.55 100

Madhya Pradesh Land Use

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