List of Governors of Madhya Pradesh

The Governor of Madhya Pradesh serves as the constitutional head of the state and represents the President of India. Since the reorganization of states in 1956, Madhya Pradesh has been governed by several distinguished individuals from various parts of the country. They play an essential role in upholding constitutional principles and ensuring smooth governance. Below is a complete list of all Governors of Madhya Pradesh with their tenure and home state.

Updated On - 18 Sep 2025
Currecnt Governor of MP

List of Governors of Madhya Pradesh (1956–2025):

Name

Term Start

Term End

Home State

Mangubhai C. Patel

6 Jul 2021

present

Gujarat

Anandiben Patel (Addl.)

1 Jul 2020

6 Jul 2021

Gujarat

Lalji Tandon

29 Jul 2019

21 Jul 2020

Uttar Pradesh

Anandiben Patel (Addl.)

28 Jun 2019

28 Jul 2019

Gujarat

Smt. Anandiben Patel

23 Jan 2018

27 Jun 2019

Gujarat

Om Prakash Kohli (Addl.)

8 Sep 2016

22 Jan 2018

Delhi

Ram Naresh Yadav

8 Sep 2011

7 Sep 2016

Uttar Pradesh

Rameshwar Thakur

30 Jun 2004

6 Jul 2004

Odisha

Balram Jakhar (Addl.)

30 Jun 2004

29 Jun 2004

Punjab

Ram Prakash Gupta

7 May 2003

30 Jun 2004

Uttar Pradesh

Bhai Mahavir

2 May 1998

6 May 2003

Punjab

Mohammad Shafi Qureshi

22 May 1993

30 Apr 1998

Jammu & Kashmir

M. A. A. Fatmi

31 May 1990

21 May 1993

Bihar

K.M. Chandy

8 Mar 1984

30 May 1990

Kerala

B.D. Sharma

30 Oct 1981

7 Mar 1984

Madhya Pradesh

C.M. Poonacha

10 Nov 1978

29 Oct 1980

Karnataka

Niranjan Nath Wanchoo

25 Jan 1977

10 Nov 1978

Jammu & Kashmir

Satya Narayan Sinha

7 May 1977

16 Jun 1977

Bihar

Niranjan Nath Wanchoo

1 Jan 1976

7 May 1977

Jammu & Kashmir

K.C. Reddy

12 Mar 1971

30 Dec 1975

Karnataka

Satya Narayan Sinha

1 Nov 1967

12 Mar 1971

Bihar

K. Chengalaraya Reddy

11 Nov 1965

31 Oct 1967

Karnataka

Hari Vinayak Pataskar

14 Jun 1957

10 Nov 1965

Maharashtra

Dr. P. N. Sapru

1 Nov 1956

13 Jun 1957

Uttar Pradesh

FAQs on Governors of Madhya Pradesh

  • Who is the current Governor of Madhya Pradesh?

    Mangubhai C. Patel is the current Governor of Madhya Pradesh.  

  • Who was the first Governor of Madhya Pradesh?

    Dr. P. N. Sapru was the first to serve as Governor after the state's formation.  

  • Where is the Raj Bhavan of Madhya Pradesh located?

    The official residence of the Governor is Raj Bhavan, Bhopal.  

  • What is the Governor’s role in Madhya Pradesh?

    The Governor acts as the constitutional head, administers oaths to ministers, approves bills, and plays a vital role during political instability.

  • Has Madhya Pradesh had a woman Governor?

    Yes, Smt. Anandiben Patel held additional charge of the Governor’s office in Madhya Pradesh.  

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