The Deccan Plateau

The Deccan Plateau covers an area of over 1.9 million square kilometers.

The Eastern Ghats bound the Deccan Plateau to the east.

The Western Ghats bound the Deccan Plateau to the west.

The Satpura Range bounds the Deccan Plateau to the north.

The Nilgiri Hills bound the Deccan Plateau to the south.

Anamudi is the highest point on the Deccan Plateau, with an elevation of 2,695 meters.

The Godavari is the largest river on the Deccan Plateau, with a length of 1,465 kilometers.

The Deccan Plateau has a tropical monsoon climate, with hot, wet summers and mild, dry winters.

The Deccan Plateau has a tropical deciduous forest vegetation, with trees that shed their leaves during the dry season.

Agriculture is the main economic activity on the Deccan Plateau, with crops such as rice, wheat, cotton, and sugarcane being grown.

Coal is the main mineral found on the Deccan Plateau, with reserves of over 100 billion tonnes.

Textiles are the main industry on the Deccan Plateau, with a large number of cotton mills and garment factories.

The Ajanta and Ellora Caves are the main tourist attractions on the Deccan Plateau, with their intricate carvings and paintings.

Deforestation is the main environmental challenge facing the Deccan Plateau, with large areas of forest being cleared for agriculture and development.

Reforestation is the main conservation effort being undertaken on the Deccan Plateau, with a number of projects underway to plant new trees and restore degraded forests.