The coastal plain of India is densely populated due to the abundant factors suitable
for settlement. Write down these f actors.
Plain land
Favourable climate
Availability of water
On the basis of location and physiographic characteristics,the coastal plains of India
can be divided into two. They are
The Western coastal plain
The Eastern coastal plain
Western Coastal Plain
The Western coastal plain is a narrow strip of land lying between the peninsular plateau
and Arabian sea.
This coastal plain stretching from Kachchh in Gujarat to Kanyakumari
Its lenth is about 1840 km, having width between 10 and 15 kms.
It is a submerged coast.
The backwaters which are also called Kayals ,found along the coasts of the Western
coastal plain
The Western coastal plain can be divided in to three. They are
Gujarat Coast
Konkan Coast
Malabar Cost
Gujarat Coastal Plain
The Gujarat coastal plains includes the marshland, Rann ofKachchh, the coastal areas of
Kachchh and Sourashtra region,Union Territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra Nagar
Haveli.
This coastal plain is formed as the result of alluvial deposition by rivers like Mahi and
Sabarmati.
Small to large islands,peninsulas, straits, marshes, tidal creeks and hills are the main
features of this region.
Alang, the coast known as_ the graveyard of ships, centres of cotton textile industry such
as Surat and Vadodara, fishing harbours of Veraval, historically significant Dandi beach,
and numerous salt flats are all signatures of human life in the coastal plain of Gujarat.
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, Konkan Coast
Stretches from Daman to Goa
Located at the South of Gujarat coastal plain is the Konkan coast.
Its length is about 500 km
The coastal plain here is narrower in width as the Western Ghats runs parallel to the
coast.
The northern part of Konkan coast is sandy and southern part is rocky.
Coastal landforms like cliffs, islands and beaches are found here.
Goa, one of the major tourist destinations in India, has many beaches.
Humid climate with abundant rainfall makes the Konkan coastal plain rich in biodiversity.
Natural harbours such as Nhavasheva (Navi Mumbai),Mormugao, fishing harbour of
Malpe, shipyards, tourism centres and industrial centres make the Konkan coast avibrant
area of economic activities.
Malabar Coast
Stretching from Mangalore to Kanyakumari is about 580 km long.
This coast is wider than the Konkan coast.
Coastal landforms such as cliffs, sea stacks, beaches, estuaries and sand bars are also seen
in malabar coast.
Another feature of this coast is the kayal (backwaters). : For egVembanad Lake
Here backwaters and lakes are inter-linked by canals to facilitate water transport. For eg :
National Waterways of India (NW3) from Kottapuram to Kollam
In areas like Varkala, Ezhimala, and Bekal, the coast is found elevated. Landforms like
cliffs are also seen here.
Beaches such as Muzhuppilangad, Chavakkad and Kovalam attract a large number of
tourists.
Generally coastal wetlands and backwaters are breeding grounds for migratory birds. Bird
sanctuaries such as Kadalundi, Kumarakom and Pathiramanal are shelters for migratory
birds.
Rice fields of Nanjinad, Kuttanad and Kole Lands etc and fishing harbours like
Neendakara, Munambam, Ponnani and Baypore are the centres of economic activities.
Eastern Coastal Plain
Relatively wider coastal area lying between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal.
Extends from Mahanadi delta region to Kanyakumari having length about 1800 km
Formed as a result of the depositionalprocesses by peninsular rivers like Mahanadi,
Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri.
It is an Emerged Coast.
This coastal plain consists of the deltas of Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri rivers.
Northern Circas
Extends from Mahanadi Delta to Krishna Delta
It includes the coastal areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
It is known asUtkal Plain in Odisha and Andhra Plain in Andhra Pradesh.
This plain mainly consists of deltaicdeposits by rivers such as Mahanadi,Godavari and
Krishna.
Chilka Lake located South of Mahanadi delta is one of the largest lakes in India.
Kolleru Lake in Andhra Pradesh is another important lake on the Circar coast.
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for settlement. Write down these f actors.
Plain land
Favourable climate
Availability of water
On the basis of location and physiographic characteristics,the coastal plains of India
can be divided into two. They are
The Western coastal plain
The Eastern coastal plain
Western Coastal Plain
The Western coastal plain is a narrow strip of land lying between the peninsular plateau
and Arabian sea.
This coastal plain stretching from Kachchh in Gujarat to Kanyakumari
Its lenth is about 1840 km, having width between 10 and 15 kms.
It is a submerged coast.
The backwaters which are also called Kayals ,found along the coasts of the Western
coastal plain
The Western coastal plain can be divided in to three. They are
Gujarat Coast
Konkan Coast
Malabar Cost
Gujarat Coastal Plain
The Gujarat coastal plains includes the marshland, Rann ofKachchh, the coastal areas of
Kachchh and Sourashtra region,Union Territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra Nagar
Haveli.
This coastal plain is formed as the result of alluvial deposition by rivers like Mahi and
Sabarmati.
Small to large islands,peninsulas, straits, marshes, tidal creeks and hills are the main
features of this region.
Alang, the coast known as_ the graveyard of ships, centres of cotton textile industry such
as Surat and Vadodara, fishing harbours of Veraval, historically significant Dandi beach,
and numerous salt flats are all signatures of human life in the coastal plain of Gujarat.
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, Konkan Coast
Stretches from Daman to Goa
Located at the South of Gujarat coastal plain is the Konkan coast.
Its length is about 500 km
The coastal plain here is narrower in width as the Western Ghats runs parallel to the
coast.
The northern part of Konkan coast is sandy and southern part is rocky.
Coastal landforms like cliffs, islands and beaches are found here.
Goa, one of the major tourist destinations in India, has many beaches.
Humid climate with abundant rainfall makes the Konkan coastal plain rich in biodiversity.
Natural harbours such as Nhavasheva (Navi Mumbai),Mormugao, fishing harbour of
Malpe, shipyards, tourism centres and industrial centres make the Konkan coast avibrant
area of economic activities.
Malabar Coast
Stretching from Mangalore to Kanyakumari is about 580 km long.
This coast is wider than the Konkan coast.
Coastal landforms such as cliffs, sea stacks, beaches, estuaries and sand bars are also seen
in malabar coast.
Another feature of this coast is the kayal (backwaters). : For egVembanad Lake
Here backwaters and lakes are inter-linked by canals to facilitate water transport. For eg :
National Waterways of India (NW3) from Kottapuram to Kollam
In areas like Varkala, Ezhimala, and Bekal, the coast is found elevated. Landforms like
cliffs are also seen here.
Beaches such as Muzhuppilangad, Chavakkad and Kovalam attract a large number of
tourists.
Generally coastal wetlands and backwaters are breeding grounds for migratory birds. Bird
sanctuaries such as Kadalundi, Kumarakom and Pathiramanal are shelters for migratory
birds.
Rice fields of Nanjinad, Kuttanad and Kole Lands etc and fishing harbours like
Neendakara, Munambam, Ponnani and Baypore are the centres of economic activities.
Eastern Coastal Plain
Relatively wider coastal area lying between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal.
Extends from Mahanadi delta region to Kanyakumari having length about 1800 km
Formed as a result of the depositionalprocesses by peninsular rivers like Mahanadi,
Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri.
It is an Emerged Coast.
This coastal plain consists of the deltas of Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri rivers.
Northern Circas
Extends from Mahanadi Delta to Krishna Delta
It includes the coastal areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
It is known asUtkal Plain in Odisha and Andhra Plain in Andhra Pradesh.
This plain mainly consists of deltaicdeposits by rivers such as Mahanadi,Godavari and
Krishna.
Chilka Lake located South of Mahanadi delta is one of the largest lakes in India.
Kolleru Lake in Andhra Pradesh is another important lake on the Circar coast.
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