AQUIFER MAPPING AND MANAGEMENT OF GROUND WATER RESOURCES DEVBHUMI DWARKA GUJARAT
| Category |
Aquifer Mapping |
| State |
Gujarat
|
| District |
Devbhumi Dwarka |
| Block |
Bhanvad Kalyanpur Khambhalia Okhamandal |
| Year of Issue |
2022 |
| Number of Authors |
1 |
| Name of Authors |
ABDURRAHMAN |
| Keywords |
NAQUIM REPORT, AQUIFER MAPPING, MANAGEMENT, GROUND WATER, DEVBHUMI DWARKA GUJARAT |
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The total population of the district is 7,52,484 of which male population constitutes about 3,86,566 (51.37%) and female population is 3,65,918 (48.63 %) (Census, 2011) while its area is 4,051 km². Khambhaliya taluka comprises maximum population 2,68,062 of the district whereas Bhanvad taluka has a minimum population 1,25,561 in the district. The district consists of 281 villages and 06 Muicipalities.To elevate the stage of ground water development to 60.98 % in all Talukas, 200 nos. of Dug wells (15m depth) and 5 nos. of Tube well (150m depth) are proposed as feasible extraction structures. 9792 Ha area is proposed for on farm activities (Laser leveling/Bench terracing/Contour banding) and 1000 no of farm ponds are recommended which will serve dual purpose of irrigation and recharge to ground water.
