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Karbi Anglong Plateau

Coordinates: 26°11′10″N 93°34′53″E / 26.1861°N 93.581269°E / 26.1861; 93.581269
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Karbi Anglong Plateau
Map
Dimensions
Area7,000 km2 (2,700 sq mi)[1]
Naming
EtymologyKarbi Anglong district
Language of nameKarbi
Geography
CountryIndia
StateAssam
DistrictKarbi Anglong district

Karbi Anglong plateau is an extension of the Indian Peninsular Plateau (Deccan Plateau) in Assam, a North Eastern state of India. This area receives maximum rainfall from the Southwest summer Monsoon from June through September.

Geography

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Average height of the plateau varies from 300 metres (984 ft) to 400 metres (1,312 ft).[2] Karbi Anglong Plateau is pear-shaped. It has an area of about 7000 km2.[1] It is linked with Meghalaya Plateau towards the south through a patch of low uneven terrain.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b https://www.northeastindiainfo.com/2020/05/karbianglong-plateau.html Archived 22 January 2021 at the Wayback Machine Karbi Anglong Plateau
  2. ^ Vasudevan, Hari; et al. (2006). "Structure and Physiography". India:Physical Environment. New Delhi: NCERT. p. 17. ISBN 81-7450-538-5.
  3. ^ Saikia, Partha. "Karbi Plateau Region of India". North East India Info.

26°11′10″N 93°34′53″E / 26.1861°N 93.581269°E / 26.1861; 93.581269