According to the 2011 Census, in which part of Madhya Pradesh had the highest population of Scheduled Tribe?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Western Part
Explanation:
• According to the 2011 Census, the Western Part of Madhya Pradesh had the highest population of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population.
• The Bhil tribe, the largest tribal group in MP (and India), predominantly inhabits the western districts such as Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, and Dhar.
• In terms of percentage of total population, these districts have a very high concentration of STs.
• While other parts like the Eastern part (Gond, Baiga tribes) also have significant tribal populations, the western belt accounts for the highest numbers and concentration.
Information Booster:
• The total ST population in Madhya Pradesh was about 1.53 crore in 2011, accounting for 21.1% of the state's total population.
• The Gond is the second largest tribe and primarily found in the central and eastern districts (Mandla, Chhindwara).
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Southern Part: Has some tribal population (Korku), but overall less than the West.
(c) Eastern Part: Home to many tribes like Gonds and Baigas, but the absolute numbers/concentration are slightly lower than the western Bhil belt.