Northern Plains of India: Physiographic Divisions

Because of the elevate of the range within the Tethys ocean, the northern piece of the Indian ground got died down and formed a colossal bowl. That bowl was loaded up with dregs from the waterways that came from the mountains in the north and the headland within the south. These broad deposit stores prompted the arrangement of the northern fields of India. Physiographic divisions of the northern plain, are

Bhabar Plains

A thin band called the Bhabar, at the break in the slope; extends between 8 to 10 km parallel to the Shiwalik foothills; because of this the streams and rivers which originate in the mountains disappear into the area and leave behind rocks and boulders. The area has huge trees with deep roots, which makes it unsuitable for cultivation.

Tarai Plains

In the South of Bhabar, a marshy tract reappears; which is known as Terai, and natural vegetation is supported by a wide range of fauna. The cultivation of wheat, rice, and sugarcane is possible by cutting down trees in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Bhangar Plains

The Bhangar plains symbolize the ancient alluvium-formed uplands. Kankar is the calcium-rich, dark-colored alluvium and clay makes up the majority of Bhangar’s soil but there is the presence of loam and sandy-loam and also the presence of saline and alkaline efflorescence.

Khadar Plains

Khadar are those which have younger alluvium of flood plains in a light color and are mostly deficient in calcareous materials.

Delta Plains

Delta plains are a continuation of the Khadar plains and the uplands are also referred to as Chars and marshy terrains as Bills.