Distribution
Found mainly in South-Eastern Rajasthan (Hadoti Plateau)
Major districts:
Kota
Bundi
Baran
Jhalawar
Also called:
Regur soil
Cotton soil
2. Formation
Formed from weathering of basaltic (volcanic) rocks
Part of the Malwa Plateau extension
3. Characteristics
Color: Deep black to dark brown
Texture: Fine, clayey
Very high water-holding capacity
Rich in:
Lime
Iron
Magnesium
Deficient in:
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Develops cracks in summer (self-ploughing)
