
The
geographical location of Indore is 22.2 - 23.05o North Latitude and
75.25 - 76.16o East Longitude. It is the largest city of the
Central-Indian state of Madhya Pradesh; with an area of 3898 sq km, and
is situated on the Malwa Plateau. The location of Indore makes it
central to the Indian subcontinent. The city once used to serve as the
summer capital of the former state of Madhya Bharat. The location of
Indore is just south of the Satpura range, at an altitude of 553 meters
above sea level.
It is the commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh and is also the
administrative headquarters of the Indore District and the Indore
Division. As a result, the city has become a hub of industrial,
technological and educational activity. Indore was once the capital of
the princely state of Indore. The strong historical background has given
the city rich culture and heritage and it is therefore a popular tourist
spot today. The strategic location of Indore has also contributed to its
manifold development.