Nagda (Hindi pronunciation: [n̪aːgd̪aː]) is an industrial town in Ujjain district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

It lies in the administrative headquarters of the city of Ujjain, in the Malwa region of western Madhya Pradesh.

Before Nagda was an industrial town, its location near the Chambal with ample land available, along with its location between two of India's biggest markets (Delhi and Mumbai) attracted Ghanshyam Das Birla to set up a major facility.

[3] As per provisional reports of 2011 India census,[4] population of Nagda in 2011 is 100,039; of which male and female are 51,373 and 48,666 respectively.

People celebrate typical Indian festivals like Diwali, Dussehra, Navratri, Holi, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Mahavir Jayanti, Hanuman Jayanti, Ram Navmi, Sharad Purnima, Janmashtami, and Christmas.

Apart from these festivals, the city celebrates "Dhol Gyaras" (a dolor dhol is a musical instrument like drum and guards means Ekadasi, a date in Hindu calendar), a one-night event in which mobile temples, called झान्की (jhanki) in the local language, run in the city.

The same celebration is held three days later on Anant Chaturdashi at many nearby places like Ujjain and Indore and also in Birlagram, Nagda.

[citation needed] Nagda has Nagar Palika Parishad, which runs by 36 wards members and 1 city Mayor.

Currently, Dr. Tejbahadur Singh Chauhan is the elected Member of the Legislative Assembly for the term 2023 to 2028, representing the Bhartiya Janata Party.

[citation needed] The most prominent Hindu temple in Nagda is Birla Mandir with its characteristic artwork carved on walls and pillars surrounded by a garden and fountain, dedicated to Lord Vishnu which was built by the Birla family.

It is commonly served at all festivities, including religious occasions, wedding ceremonies, and parties.

Churma is made with small flaky pieces of Baati, ghee and sugar & is eaten like a dessert.

Fatima Convent Higher Secondary School (FCHSS) is located at Nagda Ujjain.

The school was set up by Ghanshyam Dasji Birla to fulfill the need for quality education for the children of Grasim employees and the surrounding locality.

It is an important junction station of Western Railways, which connect the Delhi-Mumbai mainline with Bhopal.