• SHRIPAD P. TOHARE
• KETKI A. JADHAV
• SUMIT D. INGLE

The criteria for the choice of sites depend not only on the groundwater conditions, but also on the suitability of the terrain for artificial-recharge. The suitability depends on analysis of drainage morphometry. Drainage basin morphometry is a quantitative way of describing the characteristics of the surface form of a drainage basin and provides important information about the region’s topography and underlying geological structures. It plays an important role in hydrogeological investigations for delineating zones of adequate groundwater potential and selecting sites for construction of artificial recharge structures (Zaidi, 2011). In order to identify regions having favorable groundwater-potential zones where artificial-recharge techniques can be employed, a set of decision rules involving the geomorphic parameters controlling the groundwater flow need to be considered. Geomorphic studies are helpful in regionalizing hydrologic models in basins. The morphometric analysis helps to understand complete terrain parameters which lead to finalize watershed development planning and management with respect to water conservation (Zende, Nagrajan, 2011). Linking of geomorphic parameters with hydrologic characteristics of the basin provides a simple way to understand the hydrologic behavior of different basins. Morphometry incorporates quantitative study of the area of drainage basin (Savindra Singh, 1972). Drainage morphometric analysis is a useful tool in locating sites as they provide comparative indices of the permeability of rock surfaces. This can be combined with other hydrogeological characteristics for developing strategy for sighting water-harvesting structures. Hence, morphometric analysis of various drainage basins has been made to priorities location of sites for artificial recharge.

basalt, morphometry, percolation tank.

"PRIORATIZATION OF SITES FOR ARTIFICIAL RECHARGE STRUCTURES USING MORPHOMETRIC PARAMETERS :CASE STUDY IN BASALTIC REGION, AMRAVATI DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 12, page no.e591-e603, December-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2212484.pdf

"PRIORATIZATION OF SITES FOR ARTIFICIAL RECHARGE STRUCTURES USING MORPHOMETRIC PARAMETERS :CASE STUDY IN BASALTIC REGION, AMRAVATI DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 12, page no. ppe591-e603, December-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2212484.pdf