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Southern plateau and hills |
The district comes under the agro-climatic zones of southern plateaus and hills. A major part of the district is covered with red soils. Alluvial soils are found in small patches along Noyyal and Bhavani rivers. The district forms part of Cauvery river basin and is blessed with a network of rivers viz., Bhavani, Noyyal, Amaravathi and their tributaries. The river Cauvery flows along the eastern border of the district. The normal rainfall of the district is 717 mm. |
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Geographical Locations:
North Latitude10-360 to 11-580
East Longitude76-490 to 77-580
Temperature:
Maximum – 37.900C
Minimum – 20.000C |
Erode district is having moderately undulating topography with general slope from northeast to southwest. The district has the benefit of semi arid dry sub humid climate which is favourable for cultivation of paddy, sugarcane, turmeric, ragi, maize, tapioca, etc. There are much irrigation projects namely lower Bhavani projects across Upper River. Because of these irrigation projects, there is a well-built surface water irrigation network covering the major part of the district. |
