The Ganges River Plain

The Ganges River Plain is one of the largest and most fertile plains in the world. It stretches across northern India and into Bangladesh. The plain was built up over millions of years by sediment from the Ganges and other rivers. Hundreds of millions of people live here.

Rich Farmland

The Ganges River Plain has very rich soil deposited by rivers flowing down from the Himalayas. Farmers grow rice, wheat, sugarcane, and many other crops. The plain is one of the most important farming areas in the world. It helps feed more than a billion people.

A Crowded Region

The Ganges River Plain is one of the most densely populated areas on Earth. Major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, and Dhaka are located here. The Ganges River is considered sacred by Hindus, and millions of people bathe in its waters for religious reasons.

Fun Facts

• The Ganges River Plain stretches about 1,000 miles from west to east.
• About 400 million people live on the Ganges River Plain.
• The soil in the plain can be over 6,000 feet deep in some places.

Did You Know?

The Ganges River Plain is so flat that the Ganges River drops only about 600 feet in elevation over its last 1,000 miles!