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What types of soil occur in the coastal plain and Rayalaseema plateau of Andhra Pradesh?
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Andhra Pradesh
View of Kolleru Lake, northeastern Andhra Pradesh, India.
The soil composition in Andhra Pradesh varies significantly between its coastal and plateau regions:
- Coastal Plain: The central portion of the coastal plains, particularly the deltas formed by the Godavari and Krishna rivers, is characterized by fertile alluvial soil.1
- Rayalaseema Plateau: Located in the southwestern part of the state, this region is primarily composed of red sandy soil resulting from the erosion of gneissic rock. Additionally, black soil is present in certain parts of the plateau.1