Physiographic Divisions of the Great Plains of India

The Great Plains of India are a remarkably homogeneous surface with an imperceptible slope. Tn fact, they are a featureless alluvial fertile plains formed mostly by the depositional process of the Himalayan and Vindhyan rivers. These rivers deposit enormous quantity of sediments along the foothills. Beyond the foothills, the rivers deposit the alluvium in their flood plains. The Northern Plains of India may be divided into the following sub-regions:

1. The Bhabar Plain 2. The Tarai Tract 3. The Bhangar (Hangar) Plains 4. The Khadar Plains 5. Delta Plains