Central India

This article is about a region in North India. For the Indian Agency (a type of subdivision) that existed between 1854 to 1947, see Central India Agency.

Central India
Madhya Bharat
From top, left to right: Dhuandhar Falls, Marble Rocks along Narmada River, Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Kanha National Park, Chitrakote Falls, Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Bhoramdeo Temple, Bhimbetka Rock Shelters
States commonly referred to as Central India
Country India
States
Largest cities
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
98,137,763

Central India refers to a geographical region of India that generally includes the states of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.

The Central Zonal Council, established by the Government of India, includes these states as well as Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand to the north. The inclusion of Uttarakhand extends the region to the Himalayan border with Tibet/China.

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