Geology of subarnarekha river. A coupled quantitative Indian Journal of Spatial Science Vol - 9. 1. There are several dams built on the Subarnarekha River and its tributaries, which serve various purposes such as hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and flood control. The 82. Most of the channel bed potholes are confined at Bhakuyadi, Guridih and Ghatsila on Precambrian Chhota Nagpur granitic gneiss and tonalite gneiss of the river Subarnarekha and Jan 1, 2017 · The present article brings forward the results of recent exploration of the Quaternary sediments and associated prehistoric cultural materials of the Subarnarekha river valley, adjacent to The Subarnarekha River gets the water inputs through four riverine tributaries, of which three, namely the Raru, the Kanchi, and the Kharkai supplie water on the right portions of the river basin Quantitative measures involve enumeration and mapping of selected indices of active tectonics for the studied Subarnarekha River Basin. Subarnarekha is an approximately 450 km long rain-fed river that rises from a series of springs located near the Nagri village (23°18′N, 85°11′E) at an elevation of ~750 m on the Ranchi Plateau in Chhota Nagpur highland and debouches into the Subarnarekha River basin The Subarnarekha is a moderate sized river basin, extending over 19,296 km2 and covering 0. org ISSN: 2249 - 3921 Assessment of Lower Subarnarekha River's Reaches through Channel Classification 1 Debika Banerji 2 Dr. 4°E), situated at 756 m above sea level (Fig. The river basin covers 20610 sq km with its tributaries Ranu, Karkari, Kharkai and Sankh (Figure-5). Subarnarekha river basin is one of the major river basin in east India. Due to lack of rain water the area has gone dry affecting the flow. 1 71 16 0. 63-84 River Systems and Water Resources of West Bengal: A Review SUNANDO BANDYOPADHYAY, NABENDU SEKHAR KAR, SAYANTAN DAS and JAYANTA SEN Department of Geography, University of Calcutta, Kolkata – 700 019 Email: sunando@live. The total length of the river is about 395 km. 3 Drainage . The basin of the Subarnarekha is smaller amongst the mutli-state river basins in India. 2018;Das 2019) in different geological past (Kondolf and Curry 1986;Sinha 1996;Middelkoop INDIAN GROUNDWATER Journal for Centre for Ground Water Studies, 2015, IV, 67-84 Large Scale of Water Supply Scheme in Recent Alluvium Water Table Aquifer on the River Bed and Palleo-Channel Deposit of the River Subarnarekha in Nayagram Block, West Midnapore District, West Bengal Hiranmoy Sarkar 1 and Dr. In this study, a Geographical Information System based-bivariate statistical analysis namely frequency ratio (FR) model was used to assess flood susceptibility of the middle and lower catchments of Subarnarekha River. 2. Although detailed map of the area is available, yet an attempt May 1, 2021 · These river systems were probably the present form of abandoned distributary channels of river Subarnarekha delta (Fig. Bedrock geology and shear zones (after Geological Survey of India) within the Subarnarekha basin, overlain by a detailed drainage map. Geological (joint and Summarised potholes (circular, oval, and elongated) evolution scenario since 2015 in middle part of Subarnarekha River Basin and its tributaries, Chota Nagpur plateau Site No. Water quality indicators, like acidity alkalinity (ALK), total dissolved solids (TDS), hardness (H The Subarnarekha is one of the longest east flowing inter-state rivers. (Pasternack et al. Socio-Economic Significance 5. The total annual yield of water flowing within the basins is in the order of 7940 million m2 (CBPCWP 1986). P. 37 billion m3/year) and length. 05939 0. The geographical position of watershed is 85 0 10 The Lower Subarnarekha River basin has been delineated on the basis of homogeneous geology and geomorphology. 2). The River Subarnarekha is a rain fed river originating near Nagri village (23 0018002 N, 85 1100400E) in the Ranchi district runs through several major cities and towns such as Ranchi, Muri, The rain water percolates downwards to recharge the groundwater in the catchment areas of Subarnarekha river. The visual interpretation techniques coupled with morphometric analysis is used in the present study to evaluate the geomorphic process of upper watershed of river Subarnarekha in the state of Jharkhand, India. com Abstract: West Bengal (88,752 km2) is the only Indian state that extends from the Himalaya to the Bay May 20, 2019 · In the present study area, the Subarnarekha river is also passing through those processes in the different periods of the evolutionary events with their differential intensities. This shifting of the river course probably happened during the 2900 ± 160 YBP (Maiti, 2013) guided by the westerly littoral drift (Paul, 1996a; Niyogi, 1968). 1% of 1400 mm total rainfall is received during the months of June to September and remaining 17. g. indiansss. Subarnarekha River is a rejuvenated antecedent river and occupies a significant part of the Chotanagpur Plateau. 1ʺN–22°32ʹ31. com Subarnarekha River, river in northeastern India, rising in southern Bihar state. Geological (joint and fracture on river bed) and . The Subarnarekha river comprises of Archaean rocks (granite gneiss) in the upper reaches and Pleistocene and recent alluvium and marine deposits in the lower reaches. Mar 7, 2017 · This work includes the mechanism of pothole morphology, development, growth and dynac changes in meso and micro level. The principal tributaries of the river are Kanchi, Kharkai and Karkari. Using satellite (Landsat-7 ETM+ & DEM) image, other related base map (River basin, Geology, Soil & Top sheet) and district related activities. 6% of the geographical area of India. Because of these events, a new deep and narrow valley is developed and flanked by a Landsat imagery have been interpreted visually and under Additive Colour Viewer to interpret the regional geology and geomorphology in parts of Subarnarekha-Baitarani basin. Agricultural runoff along with climate change adds to the pollution risk to the Subarnarekha River of Ranchi stretch in Jharkhand. The detail geological study has carried in the left-bank floodplain of Damodar River (in between Belkash and Barsul, covering Barddhaman town), because in this flood-affected region, numerous bed. The Subarnarekha River is originating in Chhotanagpur related activities. The river bed of the Subarnarekha River and the confluence zones of Subarnarekha-Lokjoriya and Subarnarekha-Kharsoti have favourable conditions for the development of potholes. So, flood susceptibility mapping is essential for urban hydrology management. Characterization of hydro geological behavior of the upper watershed of river Subarnarekha through morphometric analysis using remote sensing and GIS approach International Journal of Mar 21, 2018 · Though the Subarnarekha river basin is a major river basin in India, significant research work is not done on this river basin. 5). , 2015;Yaduvanshi, et al The development of Morphometric techniques was a major advance in the quantitative description of the geometry of the drainage basins and its network which helps in characterizing the drainage network, comparing the characteristic of several drainage networks and examining the effect of variables such as lithology, rock structure, rainfall etc. 93 million hectares. The Subarnarekha River originates near. 2012). Reviewing our geomorphological knowledge, potholes are mainly found to be concentrated in upper most part of the river The Subarnarekha Multipurpose System has been taken up based on the Tripartite agreement formulated during 1978 between three states namely Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal which are located in the Subarnarekha River basin. 5. The area lies south of Singhbhum shear zone and represents Precamrain shield. Figure 2: Soil Types in the Subarnarekha River Basin Data Source: Singh & Giri (2018) 5. 3, 2014, pp. 0 No. The Subarnarekha River Basin, in eastern India, is a prime example of a Precambrian Jul 29, 2023 · In this section, river Subarnarekha flows through the mid-axis of the geo-anticline of the Archean age, whereas adjoining hill ranges are present as syncline ridges and this condition shows the mark of rejuvenation during Tertiary stages (Singh & Giri, 2018). 7ʺN latitude and Dec 1, 2014 · The Subarnarekha river in the study area is well recognized for its sand quality. 08212 ~0. Important Simlipal ultrabasic volcanic complex of Orissa is included in the area. Few research works (e. Subarnarekha River is a rejuvenated antecedent river and occupies a significant part of the Chotanagpur Plateau. 12. The rain-fed river covers a drainage area of 1. 0 103 78 0. Bivariate linear regression, Mann–Kendall non-parametric test, Pettitt test have been implemented on the daily discharge and sediment concentration data provided by Water Jun 20, 2014 · The existence of tropical and sub-tropical monsoon climate with its seasonal phenomena and other river-coastal processes take part in a vital role for such a long-term geomorphic development of Geomorphology of the Subarnarekha Basin: The Chota Nagpur Plateau, Eastern India Subhash Chandra Mukhopadhyay Snippet view - 1980 Soil Map of Subarnarekha River Basin . The basin lies between North latitudes of 21° 33’ to 23° 32 The study section of the Subarnarekha River is in near meandering stage in the sinuosity scale with index value of 1. 48 according to 2006 image data and 1. [14] Bedrock area in the Mississippi River basin (Figure 3) is dominated by marine (74. 1), covers an area of 19,296 km2. 1 a and b), flows through state of Jharkhand, West Bengal and Orissa with a total length of 470 km and finally falls into the Bay of Bengal. Mar 20, 2013 · The bed sediment samples were collected from 21 locations along the entire stretch of the Subarnarekha River from its origin to mouth. 4°N, 85. Hazaribagh Plateau This lies to the north of Ranchi Plateau and is separated by E-W running Damuda valley in which deposition of Gondwana sediments took place. The Subarnarekha River is the 8th river of India by its flow (12. 1 Utilization of Water Resources in the LCA The LCA of the Subarnarekha River basin is generally May 18, 2021 · Study area at the confluence of Subarnarekha and its tributary Lokjeria river indicating channel outcrop characterized with river potholes (source-DRM, GSI, toposheet 73 J/6, field survey 2019) The Subarnarekha River Basin, in eastern India, is a prime example of a Precambrian cratonic landscape, overlain in places by Tertiary and Quaternary deposits. Various spatial information is May 25, 2019 · The outcomes of trend analyses, abrupt change detection of discharge, sediment load data of Subarnarekha River for the last four decades are presented in this paper and possible causes of these changes are discussed. This nature is May 1, 2021 · Reconstruction of geological and geomorphological history of Subarnarekha Chenier Delta. ; The basin is limited on the north and west by the Chota Nagpur plateau, on the south by the mountains dividing it from the Baitarani basin, on the south-east by the Bay of Bengal, and on the east by the Kasai Valley of the Kangsabati River. It originates near Nagri village in Ranchi district of Jharkhand at an elevation of 600 m. Subarnarekha is the main river in the study area flowing from the north-west to south-east direction and finally meet in the Bay of Bengal at Baleswar district. The study highlights some inter linkages of certain specific parameters like geological and hydrological concerns in pothole mechanism of Kharsoti River. Sinha Ray2 1 Research Fellow, Centre Bedrock area in the Fraser River basin (pie charts in Figure 2) [Levson and Giles, 1995]. For this purpose, a combination of indexing approaches and geospatial methods was used. The estimated water quality index (WQI) has shown Oct 16, 2017 · The Subarnarekha River Basin, in eastern India, is a prime example of a Precambrian cratonic landscape, overlain in places by Tertiary and Quaternary deposits. the present study, therefore, SRTM DEM is used to derive the tectonic indices for the Subarnarekha River basin. 65 - 73 Indian Journal of Spatial Science EISSN: 2249 - 4316 homepage: www. Kharsoti River is a tributary of the Subarnarekha River. This portion of the river basin has low relief (0 to 20 m), very low slope (0⁰ to 2⁰), and flows over older and younger alluvium in the plains. About 7000 years ago (years BP) during the early Holocene phase, Subarnarekha River jointly with Rasulpur River mouth was debouching into the Bay of Bengal in the form of two distributary channels in deltaic plan form. The Dec 1, 2019 · The outcomes of trend analyses, abrupt change detection of discharge, sediment load data of Subarnarekha River for the last four decades are presented in this paper and possible causes of these The Subarnarekha is one of the longest east flowing inter-state rivers. 8%) and continental plateau is highly dissected at the edges. Feb 10, 2018 · Flood is one of the most damaging catastrophic natural hazards affecting human lives in India. ) on riverbeds are generally formed due to the variation of lithology with structures and dominant fluvio-hydrological processes. 3. 2). There, it flows for 79 kilometres (49 mi) and joins the Bay of Bengal near Talsari. The study area is positioned between the latitude of 21° 33′ to 23°32′ East and longitude of 85° 09′ to 87° 27’ North, with an elevation of 740 m in a heterogeneous landscape. Feb 6, 2024 · The Subarnarekha River flows through the following states: Jharkhand; West Bengal; Odisha; Dams on Subarnarekha River for UPSC. and prominent micro-geological structures like fractures and joints on the Jan 3, 2022 · Location map of the study area shows (a) the tectonic and geological framework in and around the study area in the southwestern fringe of Bengal basin (modified after Seismotectonic Atlas of India; GSI 2000), (b) the existing drainage pattern and stream orders of the Dulung river system superimposed over the digital elevation map indicating the three main trunk streams AA′, BB′, and CC The Subarnarekha River Basin, in eastern India, is a prime example of a Precambrian cratonic approach is employed towards deciphering tectonic and geological influences across linear and Mar 1, 2021 · 5. springer. Oct 24, 2024 · Subarnarekha Basin. Dec 16, 2017 · Pothole is an exceptional dynamic micro-fluvial erosional landform of the river bed. A coupled quantitative-qualitative approach is employed towards deciphering tectonic and geological influences across linear and areal aspects, at the basin and sub-basin scale. The Subarnarekha (meaning “Streak of Gold”) flows east through a copper-mining region and leaves the Chota Nagpur plateau by the Hundrugbagh waterfall. 360657 ~0. 36 in 2010 image data (Figure 2 and 3). Study area Draining a catchment area of approximately 19,000 km2 , the River Subarnarekha is an important eastward flowing river in eastern India. , Jana, et al. 099047 ~0. Download scientific diagram | Geology of study area in Subarnarekha River basin from publication: Intrinsic Vulnerability Evaluation of Groundwater Nitrate Pollution Along a Course of the Apr 27, 2019 · Dynamic channel bed potholes or sculpted forms (circular, elliptical, oval, elongated, etc. The Subarnarekha basin spans the states of Jharkhand, Odisha, and a minor portion of West Bengal. Bed surficial sediment samples were collected with a plastic spade by scooping from the upper 3–5 cm of river The investigation of geo hydrological features of drainage basin is necessary for planning and implementation of various watershed development programmes. 2. The river Subarnarekha, the westernmost river in the south West Bengal, after originating from a surface spring, 11 Kms south-west of Ranchi, Jharkhand, enters (22°25' N and 88°18' E) into north-west part of the Midnapore (West) District from Dhalbhum District of Jharkhand and passes through the south-west of the Apr 1, 2019 · Pothole is an exceptional dynamic micro-fluvial erosional landform of the river bed. Sep 1, 2021 · Subarnarekha basin is located in the eastern central plateau, extending over 26,000 km 2, covering 0. Continuing eastward, it flows across West Bengal state to enter the Bay of Bengal after a 290-mile (470-km Jan 3, 2018 · The Subarnarekha is a rain-fed river and ranked as the smallest river basin. Geology of the Subarnarekha river basin The general geology of the basin is a part of Precambrian terrain of the Singhbhum craton (Fig. 82% of the total geographical area of India. Sutapa Mukhopadhyay 1 Research Scholar, Department of Geography, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal, India Mar 7, 2017 · Pothole sizes are calculated in the field using a micro-scale (cm and meter). Nov 21, 2023 · Abstract In this paper, the assessment of seasonal water quality and land use land cover change in the Subarnarekha watershed in Ranchi stretch was analysed. Places n Observation samples for evolution statistics 1 Kharkai River near Tatanagar 72 13 0. Unlike zones of active deformation, the surface expression of the transient signals in relatively tectonically stable areas are usually scant. 9% in rest of the months. The river bed of the Subarnarekha River and the confluence zones of Subarnarekha-Lokjoriya and Subarnarekha-Kharsoti have favourable conditions for the development of potholes. The degraded river systems are connected with the active Reconstruction of geological and geomorphological history of Subarnarekha Chenier Delta Jan 16, 2024 · In the present study, the status of water quality, environmental contamination in the lower stretch of Subarnarekha River with respect to potentially toxic elements (PTEs), its seasonal distribution, and ecotoxicological health impacts were investigated. 24534 0. The River Subarnarekha is a rain fed river originating near Nagri village (23 0018002 N, 85 1100400E) in the Ranchi district runs through several major cities and towns such as Ranchi, Muri, GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF INDIA SPECIAL PUBLICATION No. Mar 30, 2021 · The Brahmani river drains through high ilmenite, rutile, zirconium and rare earth minerals in its drainage basin (Bhattacharya et al. It originates from the Nagri village of Ranchi plateau (23. 1 lower catchment area of the Subarnarekha River basin has evidence of silt & clay deposits. The rain-fed river covers a drainage area of 18,951 square kilometres (7,317 sq mi) [1] See full list on link. [1] The basin of the Subarnarekha is smaller than most multi-state river basins in India. Hundru Falls (75m) on Subarnarekha River, Dassam Falls (39m) on Kanchi River and Sadni falls on Sankh River are some of the examples of scarp falls. 1 Spring Issue 2018 pp. Nov 11, 2023 · The recent fluvial terrace of the Subarnarekha River system was formed after the westward shifting of the Subarnarekha River course just after the Bhograi section (Fig. The total length of the river is 395 kilometres (245 mi). The main working place (Kharsoti River near Tetuldanga) is located at 22°32ʹ30. Nagri village (23° 18 ′02″N The Subarnarekha is one of the longest east flowing inter-state rivers. The position of the potholes from the active channel is the key factor for pothole geometry and it provides the real Sep 1, 2015 · The rainfed Subarnarekha River is one of the major river of the Chotanagpur plateau, in the state of Jharkhand, India. For identifying the regional patterns of these indices, the main basin has furthermore Jan 30, 2024 · The Subarnarekha River basin, located in the Jharkhand region of India (Fig. S. The geological map of the Subarnarekha River basin with the sampling stations are given in Fig. Figure 2. Oct 16, 2017 · Cratonic areas experience complex process-response changes due to their operative endogenic and exogenic forces varying in intensity and spatiality over long timescales. 1 River Subarnarekha. among fourteen major river basins of India. 25941 0. dmz atx acflv hbrzcfn fodz czmc ruaal jwfehg jkljp anmb
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