| Khadar(New) | Bhangar(Old) |
| 1. The khadar soils are found in the low areas of the valley, bottom of a valley which are flooded every year. | The Bhangar soils are found in higher reaches, about 30 m above the flood level. |
| 2. These soils are finer in texture. | These soils are coarser in texture. |
| 3. The khadar is light in colour and is composed of newer deposits. | 3. The bhangar is composed of lime nodules or kanker and has a clayey composition. |