The Northern Plain of India is also called the Indo- Gangetic plain. It is located in the southern part of the Himalayan range. The plain is formed from the flood plains of three big river systems namely the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.
The soil cover in the plain is rich and fertile, and water is found in plenty combined with a favorable climate for growing several major crops. It is one of the world's most intensely farmed areas and is thus very densely populated.
