Baghelkhand
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Overview
Baghelkhand is a plateau region in north-east Madhya Pradesh. It is part of the Central Highlands north of the Narmada, along with Malwa, Bundelkhand and Chotanagpur.
The region covers north-eastern Madhya Pradesh, around Rewa, Satna, Sidhi and Shahdol.
It lies between the Kaimur range to the north and the Maikal range to the south.
The Son and its tributaries drain it, and it contains Bandhavgarh National Park.
The region is rich in coal and limestone.
It has many tribal communities.
The region was ruled by the Baghel Rajputs.
The white tiger was first found in Rewa.
Geography and key facts
- North-east MP
- Central Highlands
- Rewa, Satna, Sidhi, Shahdol
- Drained by the Son
- Bandhavgarh
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on physiographic divisions.
Note for UPSC
Plateau region in north-east MP. Label position is approximate.
Physical regions help answer questions on soils, crops and drainage; labels are approximate.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Baghelkhand yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Physical region
- State / UT
- Madhya Pradesh
- Coordinates
- 24.500°N, 81.200°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
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