MP is a BEEMARU and very poor state. I know because I worked there for almost 25 years. People can not afford such fare. PVT and GOVT employees on tour visit by company cars. Rich people by their own cars. Why a poor or middle class guy will spend so high fare. It could have been better to run a normal II class seater train with fare matching with bus fares to make it a success.
MP population is primarily farmers, small shpkeepers and clerical employees. They wont spend money on AC CC with food charges. It will definitely affect their monthly budget if travelled by this DD.