Differences between Khadar (New) and Bhangar (Old)

Khadar (New):

1. The newer and younger deposits of the flood plains.

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2. Found in the lower levels in the plains near the rivers.

3. Loamy, porous, soil.

4. More fertile than Bhangar as new layers are deposited year after year during monsoonal floods

Bhangar (old):

1. Older alluvium or old soil and form the largest part of the Northern Plains.

2. Found higher up in the plains at river terraces away from rivers.

3. Clayey and non-porous.

4. Less fertile than Khadar