Geography of Uttar Pradesh

Geography of Uttar Pradesh deals with the large expanse of landscape found in Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh is situated in the foot-hills of the Himalayan range, and the geography of Uttar Pradesh celebrates this exotic location.

To begin with the geography of Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh is located in the north-western part of the country. The geography of Uttar Pradesh at a glance can be summed as:

Latitude – 23º52' North and 31º28' North,

Longitude – 77º3' and 84º39' East,

Climate -

Summer ( March to June).

Winter ( October to February).

Monsoon ( June to September).

Besides these, another major components of the geography of Uttar Pradesh is its physical features. Some of the major topographical features of Uttar Pradesh are:

• The Himalayan Region – The Himalayan Region Is Marked With A Rugged Terrain And High Peaks. Some Of The Prominent Peaks Of This Region Are:
• Banarpunch,
• Mount Kamety,
• Trishul,
• Dunagiri,
• Nanda Devi,
• Badrinath,
• Kedarnath, etc.
  
  
• The Gangetic Plain – The Gangetic Plain Also Remains A Vital Aspect Of The Geography Of Uttar Pradesh. The Entire Alluvial Plain Is Prone To Cultivation. Some Of The Important Crops Grown Here Are:
• Rice,
• Wheat,
• Millet,
• Gram,
• Barley,
• Sugarcane, Etc.
  
  
• The Vindhya Hills - It Comprises Of The Districts Of
• Bundelkahand Region,
• Allahabad District,
• Mirzapur District, And
• The Tehsils Of Varanasi District.
  
  

Besides These, Flora And Fauna Also Plays An Integral Part In The Geography Of Uttar Pradesh. Among The Important Animals And Trees Found In This Region Are:

• Silver Fir,
• Deodar,
• Spruce,
• Oak,
• Tiger,
• Leopard,
• Sloth Bear,
• Monitor Lizards,
• Kingfisher,
• Woodpecker, Etc.
  
  

This Was The Geography Of Uttar Pradesh In A Nutshell.

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• Area
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• Uttar Pradesh Weather