Bhopal, the charming capital city of Madhya Pradesh is fascinating place, where one can find a combination of scenic beauty and historicity and modern urban planning. Bhopal is popularly known as the city of Lakes. According to the history of India, Bhopal was the capital of Hindu Kingdom ruled over by the Parmara dynasty for long years.Bhopal is a charming city with reminders of mosques and the temples are marvelous.
BHOPAL - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Area: 308.14 sq. km
Population: 1,482,718 (2001)
Altitude: 427 meters above sea level
Languages: Hindi, Urdu and English
Best Time to Visit: March to October
STD Code: 0755
BHOPAL - CLIMATE AND LOCATION
Climate:
Bhopal is a major city, which is located in the North Western regions of Madhya Pradesh. The place is hilly and has moderate weather. In the summer, this part of India remains very warm with temperature reaching as high as 48˚ C (approximately). While in the winter season, the temperature drops to a minimum of about 9˚C. During the month of October to march, the weather of the place remains very pleasant.
Location
Bhopal is located at an elevation of 499 metres above the sea level. Bhopal is the major city of India, which is located in the central part of India. The Bhopal city is located just north to the Vindhya mountain ranges.
BHOPAL- HISTORY AND LEGENDS
Bhopal is founded by the king Parmara. Earlier he had his capital at Dhar. Earlier, the city was known as Bhojpal named after Bhoj. In the 11th century, Raja Bhoja of the Parmara dynasty built two splendid lakes around the city. Gradually the power of the Parmaras declined in power. Later after the death of Mugal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707, an Afgan soldier, Dost Mohammed laid out the present city of Bhopal.
