Physical Features of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh, located on India’s southeastern coast, exhibits diverse physical features which can be broadly categorized into three main regions: the Coastal Plains, the Eastern Ghats, and the Rayalseema Plateau
1. Physiographic Divisions of Andhra Pradesh along with Main Physical Features

▬ Coastal Plains ▬ Rayalseema Plateau ▬ Eastern Ghats
Location and Districts Covered
his region is formed by the Sahyadri Ranges in the east of Goa. The Western Ghats run in a north-south direction from Salginim to Surla ghat along the eastern margin of the territory.
Area, Elevation
Having an average elevation of 800 m, Sahyadris Ranges are spread over an area of about 600 sq km.
Physical Features
Almost all the rivers of Goa originate from this region. Locate the Rivers Originating from this region
Soil and Climate
It is named after the Mhadei River, which flows through the area. It has various Geographic Features like picturesque waterfalls, Goa Highest Peaks, Villages among others.
Vegetation
It is named after the Mhadei River, which flows through the area. It has various Geographic Features like picturesque waterfalls, Goa Highest Peaks, Villages among others.
Economy
⇒ Fauna : Indian gaur, Barking deer, Sambar deer, Asian palm civet, small Indian civet, Wild boar, Indian hare etc.
⇒ Flora: The sanctuary is thickly forested with moist deciduous vegetation and some evergreen species too. The sanctuary is particularly well-known for its sacred groves that protect rare and indigenous trees.
Other Important Facts
⇒ Fauna : Indian gaur, Barking deer, Sambar deer, Asian palm civet, small Indian civet, Wild boar, Indian hare etc.
⇒ Flora: The sanctuary is thickly forested with moist deciduous vegetation and some evergreen species too. The sanctuary is particularly well-known for its sacred groves that protect rare and indigenous trees.
Location and Districts Covered
Area, Elevation
The Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary was established on May 18, 1999 .It is being considered to become a TR under Project Tiger. [In July 2023, the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court directed the Government of Goa to declare the sanctuary a tiger reserve.]
Physical Features
It is named after the Mhadei River, which flows through the area. It has various Geographic Features like picturesque waterfalls, Goa Highest Peaks, Villages among others.
Soil and Climate
It is named after the Mhadei River, which flows through the area. It has various Geographic Features like picturesque waterfalls, Goa Highest Peaks, Villages among others.
Vegetation
It is named after the Mhadei River, which flows through the area. It has various Geographic Features like picturesque waterfalls, Goa Highest Peaks, Villages among others.
Economy
⇒ Fauna : Indian gaur, Barking deer, Sambar deer, Asian palm civet, small Indian civet, Wild boar, Indian hare etc.
⇒ Flora: The sanctuary is thickly forested with moist deciduous vegetation and some evergreen species too. The sanctuary is particularly well-known for its sacred groves that protect rare and indigenous trees.
Other Important Facts
⇒ Fauna : Indian gaur, Barking deer, Sambar deer, Asian palm civet, small Indian civet, Wild boar, Indian hare etc.
⇒ Flora: The sanctuary is thickly forested with moist deciduous vegetation and some evergreen species too. The sanctuary is particularly well-known for its sacred groves that protect rare and indigenous trees.
Location and Districts Covered
Area, Elevation
The Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary was established on May 18, 1999 .It is being considered to become a TR under Project Tiger. [In July 2023, the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court directed the Government of Goa to declare the sanctuary a tiger reserve.]
Physical Features
It is named after the Mhadei River, which flows through the area. It has various Geographic Features like picturesque waterfalls, Goa Highest Peaks, Villages among others.
Soil and Climate
It is named after the Mhadei River, which flows through the area. It has various Geographic Features like picturesque waterfalls, Goa Highest Peaks, Villages among others.
Vegetation
It is named after the Mhadei River, which flows through the area. It has various Geographic Features like picturesque waterfalls, Goa Highest Peaks, Villages among others.
Economy
⇒ Fauna : Indian gaur, Barking deer, Sambar deer, Asian palm civet, small Indian civet, Wild boar, Indian hare etc.
⇒ Flora: The sanctuary is thickly forested with moist deciduous vegetation and some evergreen species too. The sanctuary is particularly well-known for its sacred groves that protect rare and indigenous trees.
Other Important Facts
⇒ Fauna : Indian gaur, Barking deer, Sambar deer, Asian palm civet, small Indian civet, Wild boar, Indian hare etc.
⇒ Flora: The sanctuary is thickly forested with moist deciduous vegetation and some evergreen species too. The sanctuary is particularly well-known for its sacred groves that protect rare and indigenous trees.