Soils of India: Classification and Characteristics

Soils of India

Alluvial Soil

  • Location: Found in the Indo-Gangetic plains, deltas, and coastal regions.
  • Alluvial soils are fertile and well-drained. They are rich in minerals and organic matter due to the deposition of silt and clay by rivers.
  • They are divided into two main categories: the younger Khadar soils, which are deposited by recent floods and are more fertile, and the older Bhangar soils, which are less fertile and located at a higher elevation within the floodplain.
  • Alluvial soils are ideal for growing a wide range of crops, including rice, wheat, sugarcane, and jute.
  • They are susceptible to waterlogging and ....
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