Alluvial soil is the main and important soil that spreads across the river plains. They are formed by deposition of materials or sediments (alluvium) brought in down by rivers that consist of silt, sand, clay, etc.
| Khadar |
Bangar |
| 1. Found in the lower level in the plains near the rivers. |
1. Found at higher level in the plains at river terraces away from rivers. |
| 2. Loamy and porous soil. |
2. Clayey and non-porous. |
| 3. These are found near the river in the flood plains and deltas. |
3. These are found away from the river especially along the foothills. |
