IWMP-2 - Commissionerate of Rural Development Gujarat State
IWMP-2 - Commissionerate of Rural Development Gujarat State
IWMP-2 - Commissionerate of Rural Development Gujarat State
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<strong>IWMP</strong>-2 Mahiyari<br />
3.1.2 Soil and topography:<br />
Mahiyari watershed project (IMWP) falls under Saurashtra South Zone . The soil is mainly sandy loamy and saline. The soil is Sticky Black to<br />
very dark grayish brown in surface colour. The depth <strong>of</strong> soil is moderate to deep about 22 to 73 cm. The predominant texture <strong>of</strong> soil is loamy<br />
sand and silt and clay. The soil fertility is very poor with low nitrogen, phosphorus and potash. The soil falls in Undulated to Flat. The<br />
topography <strong>of</strong> the area is moderate ranging from 0-1% slope.<br />
Table no. 8: Soil type and topography:<br />
S. No.<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> the Agro-climatic<br />
zone covers project area<br />
Area in ha<br />
Names <strong>of</strong> the<br />
villages<br />
Major soil types<br />
a)Type<br />
b) Area in ha<br />
Topo-graphy<br />
1<br />
3759.7 Mahiyari<br />
3759.7<br />
Sticky Black/<br />
Saurashtra South Zone – 7<br />
Sandy long –<br />
2 581.60 Revadra<br />
Saline<br />
581.60<br />
Moderate<br />
Undulated to flat<br />
3 951.20 Tarkhai 951.20<br />
District Watershed <strong>Development</strong> Unit, Porbandar
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