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Which cities are the largest urban areas in Madhya Pradesh?

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Madhya Pradesh Narmada River at Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India.

The largest urban areas in Madhya Pradesh are Bhopal, located in the west-central part of the state; Indore, situated in the west; and Jabalpur, found in the east-central region. Among these, Indore is recognized as the most populous city in the state.12

Other major cities in Madhya Pradesh include:

Gwalior, located in the north1
Ujjain, situated in the west1
Sagar, located in the central part of the state1