What are Odisha’s four main natural regions?

Odisha can be broadly divided into four distinct natural regions:1

• The Northern Plateau: Located in the northern part of the state, this region is an extension of the mineral-rich and forest-covered Chota Nagpur plateau.1
• The Eastern Ghats: These are remnants of an ancient line of hills in eastern peninsular India that run roughly parallel to the coast, reaching elevations of about 3,600 feet (1,100 meters).1
• The Central Tract: This area consists of a series of plateaus and basins situated inland to the west and north of the Eastern Ghats. While the plateau areas offer limited resources, the basins—such as those in Balangir—support agriculture through irrigation.1
• The Coastal Plains: Formed by alluvial deposits from rivers flowing into the Bay of Bengal, this region includes the Balasore coastal plain, the Mahanadi River delta, and the Chilka plain.1

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