Western Coastal Plain and Eastern Coastal Plain
A coastal plain is a flat, low lying area of land near to the sea. India''s coastline stretches for about 7,000 kilometres. India has access to water from two sides known as the eastern and western coastal plains, which encompass thirteen states and union territories. The western coastal lowlands extend all the way to the Arabian Sea, while the eastern coastal plains parallel the Bay of Bengal.
Western Coastal Plain
- The Western Coastal Plains go from Kerala in the south to Gujarat in the north, passing through Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra along the way.
- The western coastal plains run about 1500 kilometres north to south, with widths ranging from 10 to 25 kilometres.
- The West Continental Shelf is at its broadest near the coast of Bombay. This region is rich in oil.
- There are several gorgeous lagoons along the Malabar Coast, making it a popular tourist destination.
- Submerged coastal plains may be found in the western coastal plains.
- The city of Dwaraka, which was originally a part of the Indian mainland and is located along the west coast, is said to have submerged beneath water. Because of the submergence, it is a small band with natural circumstances for the construction of ports and harbours.
- The western shore is narrower than the east.
- The western coast is classified into four sections:
- Kachchh and Kathiawar coast
- Konkan coast
- Kanada coast
- Malabar coast
Eastern Coastal Plain
- The eastern coastal plains go from West Bengal in the north to Tamil Nadu in the south, passing through Andhra Pradesh and Odisha along the way.
- The eastern coastal plain has deltas of the rivers Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari, and Cauvery.
- Agriculture thrives in the deltas, which are extremely fertile and productive. As a result, the Krishna River delta is known as the "Granary of South India."
- Land Emergence happens as a result of the rise of tectonic plates or the receding of the sea. Because of the movement of the tectonic plates during Continental Drift, the shoreline is straight.
- The strategic and economic importance of peninsular India is increased by the Indian coasts.
- The eastern shore is separated into three sections:
- The Utkal coast
- The Andhra coast
- The Coromandel coast
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Eastern Coastal Plain
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Western Coastal Plain
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- The Eastern Coastal Plains are a large area of land in India that lies between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal.
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- The Western Coastal Plains are a broad coastal plain that runs from India''s west coast to the Western Ghats highlands.
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- It runs from Tamil Nadu to West Bengal and is broader and more level than the Western Coastal Plain.
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- The plane travels from Gujarat in the north to Tamil Nadu in the south.
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- The Chilika Lake, located in the state of Odisha, is an important component of the eastern coastal plains.
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- The northern half of the shore is known as the Konkan coast, the centre lengths as the Kanara coast, and the southern stretch as the Malabar Coast.
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- This coast is characterised by river deltas such as the Godavari, Mahanadi, Krishna, and Kaveri.
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- The Vembanad Lake is the largest lake on this shore.
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- The eastern coastal plain is broader and represents an emerging coast.
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- Submerged coastal plains can be found throughout the western coast.
- The city of Dwaraka, which was formerly a part of the Indian mainland and is now located on the west coast, is thought to be underwater.
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- Between the Bay of Bengal in the east and the Eastern Ghats in the west is the Eastern Coastal Plain.
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- Between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats is the Western Coastal Plain.
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- On the Eastern Coastal Plains, big rivers generate wide deltas.
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- Small rivers do not produce deltas in the Western Coastal Plains.
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- Due to the alluvial soil, the Eastern Coastal Plain is quite fruitful.
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- Except for the Malabar Coast in the south, the Western Coastal Plain is unsuitable for agriculture.
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- The Eastern Coastal Plain is a flat area.
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- Mountain ranges cut through the western coastal plain.
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Significance of Coastal Plains
- The coastal plains of India are mostly covered by rich soils that are good for agriculture. The most major crop farmed in these areas is rice.
- The large and small ports around the Indian shores aid in commerce.
- The sedimentary rocks of these coastal plains are said to contain massive amounts of mineral oil that can be used as a source of marine economy.
- Fishing has become an important source of income for many who live near the coast.
- India''s coastal plains are rich in coastal and marine environments, as well as a vast array of mangroves, coral reefs, estuaries, and lagoons that offer good tourism options.
India is a country that is surrounded by water on three sides. The coastal lowlands of India run along the country''s west and east coastlines. The coastline of India is made up of 13 states and union territories. The western coastal lowlands extend all the way to the Arabian Sea, while the eastern coastal plains parallel the Bay of Bengal.
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