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Delineation of watershed in Amravati tehsil using geomorphological
investigations through Remote Sensing and GIS techniques
Khadri S.F.R*, Sachin Thakare and Pooja Surkar
Department of Geology, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati-44602 (MS)
*Email: khadrisfr@rediffmail.com
Abstract:
In this study an attempt has been
made to understand various
geomorphological factors controlling the
various landforms which in turn helpful in the
delineation of watershed in Amravati tehsil
through remote sensing and GIS techniques.
The study area exposes part of Pedhi River
and Kholad River which is a part of Wardha
Watershed. The present investigations have
helped to understand the groundwater
potential as well as nature of the watershed
with the help of detailed geomorphological
investigations. Satellite remote sensing data
as well as topographic data has been widely
utilised in this study to identify the watershed
and groundwater potential zones with the
help of latest available techniques.
The results of the present study
demonstrate the presence of various hydro
geomorphological zones showing their
groundwater potentialities which vary from
excellent to poor. The study area covering
Pedhi watershed shows excellent to good
ground water quality whereas the Kholad and
Kapasi watersheds show moderate to poor
ground water quality. Overall, the present
study demonstrates the useful ness of remote
sensing and GIS techniques in the delineation
of potential aquifers in the region which plays
a major role in the sustainable management
of water resources in the Amravati region.
Key Words: Remote Sensing, GIS,
Geomorphology, Watershed, Satellite,
Topography.
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Introduction:
A watershed can be defined as the
area of land that drains to a particular point
along a stream. Each stream has its own
watershed. Topography is the key element
affecting this area of land. The boundary of a
watershed is defined by the highest elevations
surrounding the stream. A drop of water falling
outside of the boundary will drain to another
watershed (Sewickley Creek Watershed
Conservation Plan, 2003). From a planning
standpoint, watershed is considered the most
ideal unit for analysis and management of
natural resources. For optimal use of
environmental resources in a region, integrated
watershed development approach is still
viewed by many to be the most ideal as it helps
in maintaining the ecological basis of resources
utilization (Sahai 1988). Geomorphology is
defined as the science of landforms with an
emphasis on their origin, evolution, form, and
distribution across the physical landscape. The
science that deals with surface features of the
earth, their forms, nature, their origin and
development is termed as geomorphology.
DAVIS (1912) first projected the concept of
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geomorphic cycle. According to bauling
(1950), the role of factors that are important the
geomorphology are lithology, stratigraphy,
climatic variation and the regional basis for the
development of landforms. The use of remote
sensing technology for Geomorphological
studies has definitely increased its Importance
due to the establishment of its direct
relationship with allied disciplines, such as
geology, soils, vegetation/Land use &
hydrology.
Geomorphological mapping involves
the identification and characterization of
various landforms and structural features. The
various landforms can influence a conservation
area in many ways like slope gradient,
elevation and aspect, affect the quantity of solar
energy, water, nutrients and other materials,
while the slope affect the flow of materials.
Slope is also the deciding factors of intensity of
disturbance, such as fire and wind, which are
strongly influenced by the pressure of
vegetation (Swanson et al 1988).
Study Area:
Amravati Tehsil basically part of
Amravati city and the villages around it lying
between 220 45” N to 210 20” N and 770 32” E
to 780
02” E. Amravati is District place and
major city in Vidharbha region. Amravati
names comes from Hindu goddess
“Ambadevi”, in Mahabharata epic Amravati is
a capital of Vidarbha Naresh, and it is a part of
Varhad (Berar).
Geography:
Amravati Tehsil is bordered with
Achalpur tehsil as well as Murtizapur Tehsil in
North direction and Chandur Bazar Tehsil
touches the boundary in east and west
direction. Wardha River is naturally separate
Amravati District from Wardha District.
Wardha River is a major River of Vidarbha
region which is join Painganga River in the
boundary of Marathwada. Pohra Malkhed is
protected forest area in Amravati. The average
elevation is 543m from MSL.
Climate:
Climate of Amravati Tehsil is hot and
dry, April to June Month having extremely heat
and temperature goes to 450 C as well as winter
season temp goes down 110
C which shows
temperature variation, Rainy season start from
end of June Month to September in an average.
Soil:
There are three main types of soil present
in Amravati Tehsil which is- a) Deep Black Soil b) Medium
Black Soil c) Shallow black Soil
Crop pattern:
Amravati Tehsil is having different
types of Crop Pattern such as Cotton, Sorghum
(Jawar), Green Gram (Moong), Soybean etc.
but Amravati tehsil as well as whole District is
famous for Orange (Citrus Spp.)
Rail/Road:
In Amravati tehsil Badnera is Major
Railway Station of Central Railway. National
Highway 6 is passed through the Amravati
Tehsil.Fig.1 shows the location of Amravati
Tehsil.
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Fig. 1 Location Map of Study Area
Materials and Method:
Data Used
a) Toposheet Approved by Survey of India Having 1:50000 scale
b) Satellite Imagery LISS data having 23.5m resolution
c) ERDAS Imagine Remote sensing Software
d) ARC GIS Software
Methodology
Fig.2: Flowchart showing the methodology used for Watershed
