Bundelkhand

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Bundelkhand Jejakabhukti
Historical region Proposed state
Top to Bottom; Left to Right: Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Orchha Fort complex, Jhansi Fort, Neelkanth Temple at Kalinjar, Varaha statue at Eran and Raneh Falls
Location of Bundelkhand in India
Coordinates: 25°26′N 78°34′E / 25.44°N 78.57°E / 25.44; 78.57
Country	India
Area
• Total	70,747 km2 (27,316 sq mi)
Elevation	250−300 m (−730 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	18,335,044
• Density	260/km2 (670/sq mi)
Demonym	Bundelkhandi/Bundeli
Languages
• Major languages	Bundeli, Hindi
Time zone	UTC+05:30 (IST)
• Summer (DST)	+05:30
Historical capitals	Banda, Orchha (1501), Panna (1732), Bijawar (1765), Ajaigarh (1765),
Separated states	Banda, Orchha, Panna, Bijawar, Ajaigarh, Datia, Khajuraho, Kalinjar, Mahoba, Hamirpur, Charkhari, Jaitpur, Kulpahar, Samthar, Sarila, Gursarai, Barua sagar, Moth, Chirgaon

Bundelkhand (/ˈbʊndeɪlˌkhʌnd/, Hindi: [bʊn.d̪eːl.kʰəɳɖ]) is a geographical and cultural region and a proposed state and also a mountain range in central & North India. The hilly region is now divided between the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, with the larger portion lying in the latter state.

Jhansi is the largest city in Bundelkhand. Another major city of Bundelkhand is Sagar being second largest city of Bundelkhand and headquarter of Sagar Division.