Malwa Plateau is the largest physical
landmass located in the western part of M.P. Expansion
of Malwa Plateau is 20017′-2508′ North Latitude to 7409-
79020′ East Longitude. It covers an area of 88,222 km2
(28.62%of M.P.).
Sub divisions of Malwa Plateau
1. Dasharna Region (North-east Malwa Plateau)
Vidisha and adjoining territory is a highland plateau,
was called as AKARA or DARSHARANA in ancient time.
It is covered by Vindhyanchal range from three
directions- North, East and South.
2. Central Malwa Plateau
Extended to all entire part of Mandsaur district and
major part of Ratlam district
It is a vertical thin layer stretched from Ratlam to Mewar
(Rajasthan) through Mandsaur.
3. North – West Malwa
Extended from Dhar to Shivpuri and cover rest of the
Malwa.
It is the biggest part of Malwa.
Plain land of Nimar (Part of Narmada basin)
Anciently known as “Anoop Pradesh”
Nimar is a plain and fertile land locked by Vindhyanchal
in North and Satpura in South.