Physical region

Bundelkhand

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Overview

Bundelkhand is a drought-prone upland region across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, part of the Central Highlands north of the Narmada.

The Chandelas of Bundelkhand built the Khajuraho temples. In recent decades the region gave rise to the Gulabi Gang women's movement, and the Ken–Betwa link is planned to irrigate about 10 lakh ha here.

Geography and key facts

  • UP and MP
  • Drought-prone uplands
  • Chandelas: Khajuraho
  • Ken–Betwa link target area

Why it matters for UPSC

Comes up in questions on regional development, river linking and the Chandelas.

Note for UPSC

Uplands across UP and MP; drought-prone region. 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 Bundelkhand yet.

Key facts

Type
Physical region
States / UTs
Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh
Coordinates
25.440°N, 78.570°E

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In the lessons

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