Bangar vs. Khadar

Definition:
Bangar and Khadar are two types of soil found in the Indo-Gangetic plain.

Bangar:
- Bangar soil is older alluvium soil that is coarse in texture.
- It is found on the higher level of the plain.
- Bangar soil is less fertile compared to Khadar soil.
- It is more prone to waterlogging and erosion.
- Agriculture in Bangar soil requires more irrigation and fertilizers.

Khadar:
- Khadar soil is younger alluvium soil that is fine in texture.
- It is found on the lower level of the plain near the riverbanks.
- Khadar soil is highly fertile due to regular deposition of silt and clay by rivers.
- It has better water retention capacity and is less prone to erosion.
- Agriculture in Khadar soil is more productive and requires less irrigation and fertilizers.

Differences:
- Bangar soil is older and coarse, while Khadar soil is younger and fine.
- Bangar soil is found at higher levels, while Khadar soil is found near riverbanks.
- Bangar soil is less fertile and more prone to waterlogging, while Khadar soil is highly fertile and has better water retention capacity.

Bhangar is another name for OLD ALLUVIAL 
Khadar is another name for NEW ALLUVIAL

Bhangar is less fertile soil while Khadar is highly fertile soil