Brahmaputra Plain

  • This is also known as the Brahmaputra Valley or Assam Valley or Assam Plain as most of the Brahmaputra Valley is situated in Assam.
  • Its western boundary is formed by the Indo-Bangladesh border as well as the boundary of the lower Ganga Plain. Its eastern boundary is formed by the Purvanchal hills.
  • It is an aggradational plain built up by the depositional work of the Brahmaputra and its tributaries.
  • The plain is well known for Majuli island which is a Neo Vaishnavite Center.
  • Tributaries of the Brahmaputra River in the region are Subansiri, Teesta, Disband, Lohit, and Disang river.
  • The region is the most fertile region and is known for tea cultivation.
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