Differences between Ganga and Indus Deltaic Tract

Ganga Deltaic Tract:

1. It extends only for 430 kms from Rajmahal Hills to the edge of the delta

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2. It width is 480 kms.

3. Ganga Delta has more silt and alluvium.

4. Ganga deposits are of fine grains.

5. Depth of alluvium is more

Indus Deltaic Tract:

1. It is far more extensive sive and stands 960 kms from the Chenab

2. Its width is 160 kms. i.e., one-third of the Ganga delta.

3. Sind Delta has compa­ratively less silt and alluvium.

4. The alluvium of Sind delta is comparatively coarser.

5. Depth of alluvium is less.