{"id":54505,"date":"2025-12-05T10:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T04:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=54505"},"modified":"2025-12-05T11:08:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T05:38:30","slug":"difference-between-western-ghats-and-eastern-ghats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/difference-between-western-ghats-and-eastern-ghats\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Western and Eastern Ghats are prominent mountain ranges flanking the western and eastern coasts of India, respectively. The Western Ghats are geologically older and more continuous in structure compared to the Eastern Ghats. In contrast, the Eastern Ghats are fragmented and less elevated, primarily due to prolonged erosion by rivers such as the Godavari, Mahanadi, and Krishna, which have carved through the range over time. Both ranges play a crucial role in shaping India\u2019s climate, biodiversity, and watershed systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

Physiographic Divisions of India<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats are part of the Peninsular Plateau region, forming the major mountain systems along India’s western and eastern coasts respectively. India can be broadly divided into the following physiographic divisions:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The Northern and Northeastern Mountains<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. The Northern Plains<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. The Peninsular Plateau<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  4. The Indian Desert<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. The Coastal Plains<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. The Islands<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Difference Between Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The table below includes the Difference Between Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Difference Between Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Feature<\/strong><\/td>\nWestern Ghats<\/strong><\/td>\nEastern Ghats<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    Location<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Run parallel to the western coast of India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Run parallel to the eastern coast of India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Extent<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    From Gujarat to Kerala (through Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    From Odisha to Tamil Nadu (via Andhra Pradesh)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Continuity<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Continuous mountain chain with few passes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Discontinuous, broken by rivers like Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Cauvery<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Average Elevation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Higher (900\u20131600 meters)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Lower (600\u2013900 meters)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Highest Peak<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Anamudi (2,695 m) in Kerala<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Arma Konda (1,680 m) in Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Drainage<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Source of west-flowing rivers like Mandovi, Zuari, and Periyar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Rivers cut through and drain into the Bay of Bengal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Rainfall<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Heavy rainfall due to southwest monsoon<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Less rainfall due to distance from monsoon winds<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Ecological Importance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Rich biodiversity; UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Comparatively less biodiversity<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Climatic Impact<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Blocks monsoon winds, causing heavy rainfall on windward side<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Allows monsoon winds to pass; hence less rainfall<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Soil Type<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Laterite and red soils<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Red and alluvial soils<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Agriculture<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Plantation crops like tea, coffee, spices<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Rice, millets, pulses<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Western Ghats<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The Western Ghats<\/strong><\/a>, also known as the Sahyadri Hills, stretch along the western edge of the Deccan Plateau. They are well-known for their biodiversity and serve as the origin point for several important rivers. Due to their steep slopes, they are less suitable for large-scale settlements but ideal for plantation farming. The region is also home to several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Eastern Ghats<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The Eastern Ghats<\/strong><\/a> are older and more eroded compared to the Western Ghats. They are not continuous and have been dissected by major rivers that drain into the Bay of Bengal. These hills are rich in minerals and support agriculture, particularly rice cultivation. While their biodiversity is lower than that of the Western Ghats, they still host several endemic species and protected areas.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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