Physiographic Division of India

Physiography of an area is the outcome of structure, process and the stage of development. The land of India is characterized by great diversity in its physical features. The north has a vast expanse of rugged topography consisting of a series of mountain ranges with varied peaks, beautiful valleys and deep gorges. The south consists of stable table land with highly dissected plateaus, denuded rocks and developed series of scarps. In between these two lies the vast north Indian plain.

Based on these macro variations, India can be divided into the following physiographic divisions:

• The Northern and North- Eastern Mountains
• The Northern Plain
• The Peninsular Plateau
• The Indian Desert
• The Coastal Plains
• The Islands.