Karbi Anglong Plateau Explained

Karbi Anglong Plateau
Area Km2:	7000
Etymology:	Karbi Anglong district
Native Name Lang:	mjw
Country:	India
State:	Assam
District:	Karbi Anglong district

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

Geography

Average height of the plateau varies from 300m (1,000feet) to 400m (1,300feet).^[1] Karbi Anglong Plateau is pear-shaped. It has an area of about 7000 km2. ^[2] It link with Meghalaya Plateau towards the south through a patch of low uneven terrain. ^[3]

See also

• Mikir Hills

References

26.1861°N 93.5813°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Vasudevan, Hari . India:Physical Environment . 2006 . NCERT. New Delhi. 81-7450-538-5. 17. Structure and Physiography. etal.
2. https://www.northeastindiainfo.com/2020/05/karbianglong-plateau.html Karbi ANglong Plateau
3. Web site: Saikia. Partha. Karbi Plateau Region of India. North East India Info.