North India is something that can surprise many. From lofty hills to low lying plains, north India is truly a surprising amalgamation of varied geographical features.

As we describe of North India, it must be pointed out at the very outset that this region consists of 12 different states. They are Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Rajasthan. It also needs to be known that Bihar and Jharkhand are considered to be parts of Eastern India as well.

The Vindhya Mountains form the southern boundary of North India, while the line made by the Son and Kosi rivers form the eastern boundary of the region. Besides, the Indo Gangetic Plain covers a major part of North India. Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand along with some of the eastern parts of Rajasthan fall in this region. The Indo Gangetic Plain is a major farming area apart from being one of the most densely populated areas in the world.

The northern part of India is also home to many lofty mountain ranges like the Himalayas, Aravallis, Vindhyas and Satpuras. Meanwhile, the Thar Desert makes its presence felt in some north Indian states of Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana.

When it comes to the geography of North India, special mention needs to be made of the major rivers of this region. They include the Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada, Jhelum, Sutlej, Chambal and Son.

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