CS(AR)-33/96-97 : Estimation of hydrological soil properties of Narsingpur district

Abstract

This study deals with the estimation of hydrological soil parameters of the doab between Sher, Umar river and Bargi left bank canal falling in Narsingpur district of M.P. The soil properties determined are Soil Texture, Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity using Guelph Permeameter (for In-Situ measurement) and ICW Permeameter (for Laboratory measurement) and Soil Moisture Characteristic curves.

Twelve locations have been selected in the study area. In-Situ measurement of saturated hydraulic conductivity was carried out at all locations using Guelph Permeameter. The undisturbed soil samples (from 12 locations) and disturbed soil samples (from 12 locations at three different depths) were collected and brought to the Soil & Groundwater Laboratory of the Institute. Undisturbed soil samples were used with ICW Permeameter and Pressure Plate Apparatus to determine saturated hydraulic conductivity and soil moisture characteristic curves. Disturbed soil samples were used for textural analysis and to determine soil moisture characteristic curves.