Geography of West Bengal - Agro-climatic Groups

Agro-climatic Groups

Depending on soil and climate variations, West Bengal can be divided into six broad divisions:

  • The hill region in the north
  • The terai and Teesta alluvial region of North Bengal
  • The laterectic, red and gravely undulating region in the west
  • The coastal alluvial region in the south
  • The gangetic alluvial region in the west
  • The Vindhya alluvial region in the centre

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