Geography of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Geography

• The state song 'Ma Telugu thalliki malle poodanda' describes the beauty of the Telugu motherland.
• Coastal areas have fishing as their primary livelihood.
• In plains, non-farming activities include transportation, industries, and services.
• Plateau regions have agriculture as their primary occupation.

Characteristics of Landforms

• Plateaus are suitable for the cultivation of coffee and tea.
• The characteristic feature of a plateau is its elevated region with a flat top.
• The Deccan Plateau is a major landform in Andhra Pradesh.
• Plain lands are defined by their flat or low-lying areas.
• In plateau regions, the flora and fauna are impacted by the region's elevated altitude and climate.

Impact of Landforms on Livelihood

• Diversity in landforms impacts food patterns, with different regions suitable for different crops.
• The livelihood of people in a region is determined by its natural resources and climate.
• The state of Andhra Pradesh shares its boundaries with Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Odisha.

Plateau Regions

• Plateaus in Andhra Pradesh are rich in minerals and horticulture crops.
• Soils in plateaus are more suitable for cultivation due to their red and brown soil types.
• The main occupation traditionally practiced by the Chenchus is hunting and gathering.
• The plateau region is known for its Podu cultivation, also known as shifting cultivation.

Mountains and Hills

• The highest peak in Andhra Pradesh is Arma Konda.
• The East Godavari district does not have any hills or mountains.
• The Araku Valley is known for its world-famous coffee.
• The Chenchus are recognized as a particularly vulnerable tribe by the Government of India.

Rivers and Deltas

• The coastal deltas in Andhra Pradesh are rich in fertility due to the deposition of silt by rivers.
• Agriculture is the main occupation in the plain areas of Andhra Pradesh due to the fertile soil and availability of water.
• The main rivers that flow through the plains of Andhra Pradesh are the Godavari and Krishna.
• The Krishna and Godavari deltas cover the districts of West Godavari, East Godavari, and Krishna.

Water and Agriculture

• In the plateau regions, rainwater was traditionally stored in tanks and ponds.
• Farmers in the plateau regions shift to cultivation of commercial crops like groundnuts and chillies instead of millets due to economic reasons.
• The possible consequence of digging more bore wells in the plateau regions is a decrease in the groundwater level.
• Digging more bore wells in the plateau regions may lead to problems like reduced crop yields and water scarcity in the future.
• The cropping pattern in plateau regions has changed from traditional millets to commercial crops like groundnuts and chillies.