Differences between

Bhangar and Khadar are

as follows:
Bhangar Khadar

The Khadar belt is the newly formed plains

The Bhangar belt is the region that comprises old alluvial
due to alluvial deposits along the course of
plains.
the rivers.

These plains represent upland alluvial tracts. Continuous

deposition of alluvial soil happens in the plains of This belt consists of new alluvial soil.
Bhangar.

The soil of this belt is very rich in humus and gives a high
Soil is renewed every year in the plains of
yield because of the rich quantity of minerals and humus
Khadar.
in the soil.

The floodwater is uable to reach this belt of northern In these plains every year the water of the
plains. flood, reach and thin the layer of soil.

Less fertile than Khadar More fertile than Bhangar.

It comprises of calcium carbonate nodules called The Khadar land silt comprises of silt, mud,
‘Kankars’ which are impure in nature. clay, and sand.

Note: The belt of Bhabar is a narrow belt that lies parallel to the Shiwalik range.
Rivers deposit pebbles in the belt of Bhabar when they come down flowing from
the high mountains. This belt is unsuitable for any agricultural activities. The
Bhabar plains are famous for big trees with roots. This belt comprises gravel
sediment deposits. The Terai belt is the region which is located south to the Bhabar
belt. This belt is suitable for the cultivation and production of wheat, rice, maize and
sugarcane etc.