Physical Geography of Andhra Pradesh

📖 Major physical regions

Andhra Pradesh can be broadly divided into three physical regions:

• Coastal Andhra — the fertile coastal plain along the Bay of Bengal, formed largely by the Godavari and Krishna river deltas; the state's most agriculturally productive region.
• Rayalaseema — the southwestern plateau region, relatively drier and rockier, part of the larger Deccan Plateau.
• Eastern Ghats — a discontinuous hill range running along the state's interior, distinct from the continuous Western Ghats, with several important hill stations and forest areas.

🏔️ The Eastern Ghats in AP

Unlike the Western Ghats, the Eastern Ghats are lower, more eroded, and discontinuous, broken up by several major rivers (Godavari, Krishna, Penna) that cut through them on their way to the Bay of Bengal. Notable hill areas include Araku Valley in the northern part of the state.

🎯 For general physiography concepts

General concepts about India's physiographic divisions (Himalayas, Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau) are covered in our UPSC Geography — Physiography of India notes; this page focuses specifically on AP's regional geography.