Hilly Zone
Nilgiris, Eastern ghats and western ghats come under the hilly Zone. The annual rainfall in this Zone is 2124 mm. The red and laterite soil predominantly covered peaty soil (rich in organic matter) in forest areas. The horticultural (Fruits, Vegetables, Species and condiments) and plantation crops are highly grown in this Zone.
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Name of the districts |
Total area of the districts (ha) |
Total cropped area (ha) |
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The Nilgiris |
2,54,485 |
72,238 |