Things To Do in Madhya Pradesh ( mp ) : Madhya Pradesh is known as the Heartland State because of its location in India's core area. Madhya Pradesh is rich in mineral resources and has the highest diamond and copper reserves in India. It was established in 1956. It has a humid subtropical climate. Summer is hot and dry from April to June, with monsoon rains from July to September. In Madhya Pradesh, there are a total of 52 districts. Hindus account for 92 percent of the population, with Muslims, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, and Buddhists accounting for the remaining 8%. Gujarat borders it on the west, Rajasthan on the northwest, Uttar Pradesh on the northeast, Chhattisgarh on the east, and Maharashtra on the south.