9 - Chapter-6 Final Artificial Recharge Structure

DPR with Pre-Requisite Survey Work & Design Component for Mega Recharge Scheme of Ground
Water in Tapi Alluvial Basin, Maharashtra: TASK - I
CHAPTER - VI
ARTIFICIAL RECHARGE STRATEGY
DEVELOPMENT
6.1 INTRODUCTION
The Tapi River originates in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh and is one of the three major
rivers in peninsular India that run from east to west - the others being the Narmada and the
Mahi Rivers. It covers a large area in the State of Maharashtra besides areas in the states of
Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Tapi basin has an elongated shape and can be divided in to
three sub basins: Upper Tapi Basin up to Hathnur (confluence of Purna with the main Tapi
(29,430 sq km), Middle Tapi Basin from Hathnur up to the Sarangkheda gauging site (28,970
sqkm), and the Lower Tapi Basin from Sarangkheda up to Sea (6,745 sq km).
The Tapi River after traversing through intermontane valley descends onto the foothills
which has a different set up of tectonic landforms and sedimentation history. Several
transverse tributaries emerge from the Satpura hills and foothills and join the Tapi River
course. Chronological data supports that the sedimentation in this part of the basin was
initiated at least during middle Pleistocene. Episodic uplift of the reactivated segments of old
crustal scale discontinuities has provided loci for sedimentation in the basin. Climatic
amelioration caused development of multiple bedded calcrete horizons and flash flood
deposit. Rejuvenation of the main river and its tributaries has also introduced channel
deposits along the river courses at a later phase possibly during upper part of Late
Pleistocene. The youngest Holocene deposit occurs as inset terraces along the river course.
Northern part of Tapi Study Basin is underlain by Tapi Alluvium. Tapi Alluvium can be
subdivided into two sub units, i.e., the upper younger alluvium extending down to 70-80 m
depth and the deeper older alluvium attaining a maximum depth of more than 300 m.
However, only upper 70-80 m of younger alluvium, having 2 to 5 layers of granular zones of
sand and gravel ranging in thickness from 2 to 20 m, forms the potential aquifer. At deeper
levels the alluvium is mostly clayey and does not form potential aquifer. Whereas, the same
basin in the eastern part of the study area did not possess such potential aquifer system
because of insignificant sediment cover and the Recent Alluvium of more clayey rest over
basalt occurring at shallow depth itself.
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Ground water in alluvium occurs under water table, semi-confined and confined conditions.
The dug well in these formations are deep ranging from 25 to 50 m bgl in depth, with yield
varying from 120 to 200 m3/day in winter and from 100 to 150 m3/day in summer. In
colluvial (Bazada) aquifers, the yield of dug well varies from 160 to 200 m3/day in winter
and 100 to 180 m3/day in summer.
Part of Tapi River Basin was considered for Mega Artificial Recharge Program owing to
extensive groundwater based agriculture practices over the fertile areas in between the
Satpura Hill Ranges and Tapi River. As a result of heavy withdrawal of groundwater through
dug wells and deep tube wells over the last decade, the water level receded at very faster rate
reaching to a depth level of more than 50 m even in monsoon periods. The yields from
aquifers have reduced much forcing to adopt water conservation measures such as drip and or
sprinkler irrigation practices. Adoption of commercial crop cultivation practices further
aggravated the groundwater depletion. Further the natural cycle of recharge to the aquifers
through streams draining from northern hill ranges down through the plains were also
restricted due to interception of major stream flow by construction of dams. In order to
stabilize the agriculture, a major recharge scheme emerged as a solution to recuperate the
depleted aquifers of northern Tapi River by transporting surplus flow available in Tapi River
through Right Bank Recharge Canal all along the foot hills of Satpura Range in the north for
about 252 kms making the water available for artificial recharge through the numerous
structures to be constructed in the streams and tributaries courses. Similarly, the Left Bank
Recharge Canal forming in the form of a Necklace Canal passing through the foot hills of
Tapi South which divides the two basins of Tapi and Purna is expected to feed the streams
originating from the dividing ranges creating a north flow streams to join Tapi and south flow
streams to join Purna Rivers.
The Study Basin area has been divided into two Phases, one north of Tapi
River called as Phase-1A and the other south of Tapi River called as Phase-1B for facilitating
the planning and execution of work elements pertaining to each area. Both these phases
include areas of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh State, however, a distinguishable
hydrogeological character is that areas that fall in Maharasthra State are covered by a thick
pile of sediments as compared to areas in Madhya Pradesh which consist mostly of basalts
with thin soil and sediment cover. Also, these two Phases have been linked with the
envisaged canal utilities while sharing Tapi Water through Right Bank and Left Bank Canals
for augmentation of groundwater resources. On one hand, the depleted groundwater
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resources are to be stabilized at first instance and augmented to make the agriculture
sustainable. Whereas, on the other side, the available limited groundwater resources at
shallow level are to be sustained for agriculture stabilization. These different scenario
indirectly exhibit two types of aquifer conditions, of which, one is potential but over-
exploited and favourable for recharging, and, the other is of limited potential only with the
scope of sustaining them.
For better implementation of Mega Artificial Recharge Scheme on a pilot scale over an area
of 3768 Sq Kms. adequate importance was given to make the approaches and execution
strategies on a scientific basis with extensive data generation. The main thrust was laid on
understanding the basin configuration in terms of sub-surface mapping and then selecting
suitable locations for recharge structures. Emphasis also placed on devising appropriate
strategy of recharge as governed by site-specific sub-surface information generated. Being a
large scale application of groundwater rejuvenation, hydrological, geomorphological and
hydrogeological data base were generated for integrating with geophysical findings for
recharge strategy development.
A gist of scientific works carried out is presented below exhibiting the scale of preliminary
investigations done for ascertaining the suitability of areas/locations for consideration of
artificial recharge structure. Further, investigations were carried out for validating the in-situ
conditions at selected locations.
ACTIVITIES IN TAPI RIVER STUDY BASIN
Type of Activity Sites Investigated Remarks
Vertical Electrical Sounding 346
2D - Earth Resitivity Tomography 204
Infiltration Studies 50
Percolation Studies 100
Stable Isotope 269
ARTIFICIAL RECHARGE STRATEGIES
Type of Structure Number of Sites Remarks
Check Dam 63
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Weir 81
Infiltration Well 68
Other Type of Structures (Percolation

Pond, Percolation Tank, Earthen Bund,
61
Infiltration Basin, Sub-Surface Barrier,
etc.)
Existing Structures (Check Dam, Tanks,

154
etc.)
The scientific report was prepared on Artificial Recharge Strategies with emerging scenario
as per Phases of 1A and 1B in two parts and presented after integration of hydrological and
hydrogeophsical findings in support of selection of strategies and locations. While discussing,
River/Stream sub-basin areas were dealt independently, considering them as a
hydrogeological unit. Relevant Maps on locations of structures recommended as per
groupings; Effective Aquifer Area; Infiltration; Percolation; Pre-Monsoon and Post-Monsoon
Water Table; Depth to Bedrock and Suitability of Effective Recharge Seasons are presented
as Annexures at the end of this chapter. A consolidated Table with Locations and Type of
Structures with status of Design availability with cost estimates have also been generated and
presented as a separateTechnical Report.
6.2 ARTIFICIAL RECHARGE STRICTURE IN PHAE-1A
6.2.1 1A-1: ANER RIVER SUB-BASIN
Aner River forms the westernmost margin of study area in Tapi Basin, and also borders the
adjacent district of Dhule in Maharasthra. Major part of Tapis drainage falls in Satpura
Range catchment and is a structurally controlled system with quick flow towards southern
fringe of the plateau and drains into the Aner Reservoir. Being now as an intercepted river
system, the relics of drainage course flowing further southwards over the plains down below
the Dam is locally called as 'Aner Nadi'. The river of 4th to 5th order drainage category flows
more than 17 kms down-south before its confluence with Tapi River. The width of the river
course marks the carrying capacity and its flood flow velocity. Being an intercepted river,
ony the present river course is assumed to be carrying the flood period water and the
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tributaries discharge. Most of its tributaries down below Satpura Hill Range exhibit trellis
pattern and becomes parallel to sub-parallel over the intermontane area. However, the study
of drainage net-works brings out that the contribution of tributaries is much less from eastern
side as compared to the western side of the river.
In order to take up the geophysical surveys, for mapping the sub-surface hydro-geophysical
characteristics and evaluating the basin area for groundwater recharge, the area encompassed
by the Aner River drainage network was delineated as a sub-basin unit. Intermontane area on
the eastern part of Aner River falling in Chopda taluk of Jalgaon district was only considered
for hydrogeological evaluation as per the Project requirement. Seven Vertical Electrical
Sounding (VES) were conducted at an interval of 3 kms covering the entire river course of 17
to 18 kms. The geophysical results and its inferences were elaboratively discussed in the
Geophysical Report. However, for formulating artificial recharge strategies and selection of
suitable sites, the broad inferences drawn from geophysical results were utilized in terms of
longitudinal river sub-surface section and local hydrogeophysical inferences.
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With the background of actual lithological sequences, the interpreted parameters of all
electrical soundings were used spatially by drawing a longitudinal 2-D section of N-S
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direction, utilizing the resistivity and thickness parameters for understanding the spatial sub-
surface similarities. While drawing the section, the elevation of each investigated site was
also considered for incorporating the influences of terrain elevation variation. Such an
attempt resulted in the form of geo-electrical cross section showing the variations and
similarity in the sub-surface. The section drawn from North-South is presented in the
following Fig. 6.2.1
The section presented above exhibits probable sub-surface disposition of similar geo-
electrical layers from north to south. Though these layers were distinguished based on
electrical characteristics, the depth boundaries drawn on the basis of interpreted thicknesses
may not be as envisaged disposition. Each distinguishable layer may merge with the other
through a transition zone of mixed sediments. However, the boundary of depth to bed rock
would be more or less accurate as the resistivity characteristic of the above lying layer is
having much contrast with the bed rock (basalt) resistivity. Being the basin bedrock of
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asymmetrical having different slopes on either side, the expectation of more coarser
sediments above the bedrock is more probable on steeper slopes and shorter arm part of the
basin rather than gentle and longer slope side. On the longer arm side, i.e. southern part, the
deposition of coarser sediments longitudinally reduces towards the mid of the basin. It means
that the north-central and northern part may have considerable coarser sediments than the
southern part. Geophysical studies indicated that the basin structure to be of dissected in
nature having a bed rock rise around AR-3(VES-63). This observation forms an important
hydrogeophysical findings and to be more useful for understanding the groundwater regime
and flow. CGWB lithologs of Kusumbe further south of AR-3 also reported of basalt at a
depth of 115 m only.
The envisaged selection of surface inducement of groundwater recharge under this program is
facilitated by mapping of near surface aquifer by geophysical studies along the longitudinal
section. Further it has helped in framing recharge strategies in two segments of north of AR-3
and south of AR-3 where the bedrock divides the basin into two halves. The favourable
conditions of textural sediments and thickness delineated up to a depth of 40-60 m with
moderate resistivity ranges found to be suitable for long term recharge processes. As most of
the irrigation wells over this area also tapping this aquifer for agriculture, recharge
inducement under this program is expected to be beneficial for stabilizing the observed
decline of saturated level and over the years of recharge may able to sustain the groundwater
potential.
6.2.1.1 Inferred hydro-geophysical results and its significant

contribution for artificial recharge
The order of resistivity range for the shallow aquifer along the Aner River flow area
denotes that the sediments may be mixture of medium and fine sediments.
The mid-northern part area between VES-3 to VES-1 over a length of 6-7 kms length
is found to be more suitable for recharge through check dams and infiltration well
recharge strategies. More number of such measures over the Aner River may be
beneficial to the aquifers tapped by shallow to moderate depths through dug wells and
tube wells.
Percolation tank/ponds in and around areas of VES-4 (Kusumbe) is more suitable
strategy as 60 m thick moderate resistivity zone occurs over the area. However, cyclic
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filling of reservoir is more effective as deep percolation over this area would be of
slow process due to the presence of clays at intermittent depths.
Further south of this area, recharge through tube wells (In-Tank wells) to a depth of
50 to 60 m found to be suitable strategy as the congenial conditions prevails with
coarser sediments lying over the bed rock.
6.2.1.2 Artificial Recharge Strategies

Having known the larger width and quicker flow of Aner River, the strategies to be adopted
are primarily to be of more residence time for the water to be over the river beds which are
expected to be semi-pervious. Geophysical results conducted more or less along eastern
banks of Aner River also indicated that the zones with adequate thickness below the river bed
level. Therefore it supports the strategy of creating more storage area over the river bed by
inducing percolation over larger area. Another possibility of repeated filling might add
maximum benefit of the program by releasing water from the proposed canal at different
periods. Having known the deeper water table conditions from water level measurements,
repeated filling of storage and percolation inducement over larger river bed area might
facilitate the piston-flow model of recharge process through unsaturated zone facilitating
quicker recharge to the groundwater. Thereby, it is expected that the envisaged aquifer
recharge process might be effective to harvest the accrued benefit of artificial recharge
program at short time interval. Another way of achieving the larger recharge quantum is
through large dia infiltration well by by-passing the top riverbed finer sediments facilitating
the recharge process directly into deeper unsaturated zone.
Understanding the prevailing hydrogeological conditions along the river course from
geophysical surveys and with the anticipated hydrogeological scenario that would be
witnessed during the recharge process, creation of larger storage area over the river bed
through check dam and recharge directly through Infiltration well recharge strategies were
preferred and appropriate site selections were made on the river course. The locations and
type of structures proposed to be constructed are presented in the following figure.
Infiltration Well(A1 & A4): The Vertical Electrical Sounding (AR-1A-VES-78)

conducted very close to this site revealed that nearly 12 m at shallow level as part of
unsaturated zone is available to be recharged with a resistivity of 93 Ohm.m
representing coarser to medium sediments. In order to induce the recharge directly
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into this permeable zone, infiltration well strategy was selected to recharge the entire
column of this unsaturated zone. Recharge of this zone might induce recharge to the
bottom layer of 39 Ohm.m with an anticipated thickness of 37 m in which the current
water level standing at 21 m depth from the ground level. Below this receptive zone
from 48.9 m depth onwards, an aquitard layer of 6 Ohm.m extending up to a depth of
188.3 m lies.
It is recommended to construct an infiltration well with a dia. meter of 8 m to a depth
of 12 m on the western bank side of the river. In order to achieve maximum
interaction with the sub-surface, a special design using Porous Concrete was
conceived and recommended. The design for construction of infiltration well is
provided.
Similar exercise were done for the recommendation of another infiltration well site at A-4 by
comparing the VES results of A-4 and A-5 and the dimension of recharge structure was
determined. An infiltration well of 12 m depth with a dia of 8 m is expected to augment the
aquifer which is under current exploitation. At this site also, from a depth of 50 m lies an
aquitard layer similar to that of A-1 site. The design of infiltration well annexed will be
utilizable for this site also.
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Check Dam (A2, A3 and A5): Check Dams at three locations were recommended for
creating a residence time for the river flow water to infiltrate through the river bed
surface area. However, as the surface area and the time of residence increases, loss
through evaporation also will become significant. Therefore, it became necessary to
select the locations with more pervious river bed surface area for such structures.
While selecting the locations for check dam, adequate care has been taken such as
width of the river, height of banks and geophysical results of near surface resistivity
character.
Selection of Check Dam site at A-2 location, the resistivity character of near surface
layer at AR-2(VES-62) and AR-3(VES-63) having 90 to 110 Ohm-m representing
coarser sediments was considered to be the best layer for surface inducement. Having
known the sub-surface layer character below the river bed level over this area, a
suitable location with larger width of stream section was noticed at A-2 location and
considered for construction of check dam. Similar exercise was done for other check
dam locations also in Aner River course area and then selected at A-3 and A-5. The
standard design for check dam was prepared and provided.
In the cased of check dam, as the width of the river is more than 100 m, necessary
care should be taken while constructing and for such large civil engineering works,
proper survey works are to be carried out.
6.2.2 1A-2: RATNAWALI SUB-BASIN

Ratnawali River of fourth to fifth order drains from north and confluences with the other
streams on the southwestern part of the sub-basin before meeting the River Tapi. Most of the
drainage net-works of the river are parallel to sub-parallel till Chopda Town revealing
textural controlled flow of streams. As there is no major dam/s on this river, the entire
monsoon runoff through these drainage net-works is directly controlled by monsoon
intensity. Seven Vertical Electrical Soundings (VES) were conducted covering the entire
drainage area from north to south. The locations of these soundings along with the sub-
surface response in the form of sounding curves were presented in the following Fig.
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The electrical responses clearly indicated that the southward extension of Colluvial (bazada)
formations is up to RN-3(VES-69) and its thickness attains maximum between RN-2(VES-
68) and RN-3(VES-69). Whereas, the thickness of alluvium lying below the bazada mainly
consisting of mixture of sand and clay is increasing southwards and attains a maximum
thickness at RN-2(VES-68) and reducing further southwards marking a basin like structure.
Further south of RN-3(VES-69), the bedrock (basalt) occurs at much shallower indicating
lesser thickness of basin alluvium. The qualitative inferences from the geophysical response
have been translated quantitatively in terms of layers with anticipated thicknesses and
resistivity characteristics.
Based on the interpreted results, a geo-electrical sub-surface section was drawn from South to
North for understanding the spatial disposition of electrically reflected formations. The
bedrock disposition revealed by the section shows that there could a be fault or basalt ridge
occurring at very shallow depth itself (RN-4_VES-70) at north of Chopda village marking
southern limit of a deep basin structure of the north attaining a maximum thickness near RN-
2 area. The inference on shallowness of bedrock near Chopda is supported by the CGWB
litholog of exploratory well Hingone (Bedrock:71 m) on west of this sub-basin lying more or
less in the same latitude. With the geophysical evidences and occurrence basalt at Hingone,
the aquifer over this river drainage area could be classified into two sub-surface basins of
contrasting thickness having more in the northern part and less in the southern part. However,
the resistivity of this layer below the inferred bazada layer being less than 10 Ohm-m denotes
that it could be more of clayey in nature. There could be aquifer zone with coarser sediments
just above the bedrock of considerable thickness. The colluvial deposits (bazada) attains
moderate thickness over the areas of RN-2(VES-68) and RN-3(VES-69) and merges into
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alluvium further south towards RN-4(VES-70) and beyond.
Geo-Electrical Section
6.2.2.1 Inferred hydro-geophysical results and its significant

contribution for artificial recharge
The emerging salient features of geophysical investigations carried out over Ratnawali Sub-
basin are:
A basin structure with colluvial and alluvial deposits restricts its disposition up to
north of Chopda Town. However, the shallow alluvial cover extends further
southwards.
The abrupt increase in thickness of alluvium north of Chopda village may restrict the
groundwater flow towards further south due to the presence of basalt ridge like
formation. However, depending on the nature of the flow abducting the deeper
alluvium, the basaltic aquifers may get recharged from the deep alluvial basin.
As the thickness of bazada in and around the areas of RN-2(VES-68) and RN-3(VES-
69) are found to be attaining 30-40 m, it is more suitable for recharging for the parts
on the north of Chopda Town and for further south areas around RN-5 where
conducive textural sediments presence may encourages to take up artificial recharge
strategies.
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Since, number of streams are originating from the Satpura Hill Range and running
parallel to each other, each stream course could be utilized for recharging the bazada
formations underneath them before their confluence near Chopda town. The
investigation results also revealed the areas drained by these streams are more suitable
for recharge.

The geophysical investigations revealed the sub-surface nature of the area around the
Ratnawali River course and facilitated in formulating suitable recharge strategies. However,
the order of resistivity ranges for shallow aquifer reveals the moderate to poor receptive
nature of it and probably they may be dominated by finer sediments. The selection of
locations for creating artificial recharge structures at number of streams running parallel
became difficult to assess the condition in reality. As the investigations were spatially
distributed and the results are also varied from Aner River investigations, the selection of
location having the overall sub-surface scenario envisaged from the cross-section alone. Ten
sites were selected with an intention of covering all drainage parts of Ratnawali Sub-basin.
The locations of artificial recharge strategies recommended to be implemented are presented
below.
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Ratnawali Sub-basin as discussed earlier with limited catchment area with numerous stream
net-works expected to drain monsoon water over the area with limited and evenly distributed
flow. With this known constraint on availability of runoff water, artificial recharge strategies
are framed such that the recharge structures are to be distributed in wider drainage net-works
and paving a way to create an assured harnessing of monsoon run-off water to a maximum.
Further to enhance the availability of water for recharge, the proposed recharge canal passing
through this drainage area essentially to be tapped for allowing more water to flow in those
streams where artificial recharge strategies have been proposed. Availability of more
drainage net-works facilitated in achieving spatial recharge effectiveness over the entire sub-
basin simultaneously.
Infiltration Well: An infiltration well (A-6) with a dia of 8 meters to a depth of 10 m

was thought to be ideal as the site selected near the foot hills possess the bazada zone
beneath it to accept and transmit. The VES of RN-1(VES-67) taken on the eastern
side of this site also revealed a layer with 100 Ohm.m for about a thickness of 6 m
supported the infiltration well strategy. Though below this high resistive layer, a layer
with 10 Ohm.m of assumed to be finer sediments, the expected hydraulic gradient
facilitates the quicker movement of recharge water laterally towards southern part of
this area from the area of infiltration well influence area.
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Other infiltration wells (A-8;A-10;A-12 and A-16) with a dia of 6 m to a depth of 10 m were
recommended inside the ponding area of Weir/check dams for an assured water availability
for recharge process. They have been coupled with check dams with the known restricted
availability of independent stream draining in good monsoon rainy day only. Once the
recharge canal water made available to these streams, then the recharge quantum may
increase by many folds.
Another independent infiltration well (A-15) with dia of 6 m to a depth of 10 m was

recommended by considering the VES results Varad 1 & 2 in which 35-40 Ohm.m layer
exists below the top soil expressing a receptive zone of having thickness 10-15 m. It is an
important stream in which the canal water to be released for enhancing the recharge.
Earthen Dam: An earthen dam (A-14) was proposed to create a considerable storage
over larger area and also three streams are joins together at this location making a
good inflow. It is anticipated that due to non-availability of stream bank heights on
either side, construction of any other structure is non-feasible at this site. Apart from
this, the VES result of RN-4(VES-70)indicated that the aquifer zone is restricted up to
a depth of 12 meters only. Therefore, if the proposed structure facilitates more
percolation over larger area, the effectiveness of recharge strategy will become
meaningful. However, the structure design has to be decided depending upon the
nature of submergence area available at this site.
Weir/Check Dam: Weir(A-7 & A-9) and Check Dam(A-11; A-13 & A-17) were
considered for creating smaller storages within the stream bed itself to create a
ponding. The combination of such recharge activities of storage creation and
infiltration well are expected to augment the groundwater in greater scale. Apart from
the recharge through infiltration well, the ponding area over the stream bed also
expected to induce recharge to the sub-surface. The stream width and bank height did
not favour conditions for creating larger storage.
6.2.3 1A-3: ANER-RATNAWALI INTERSTREAM AREA
The inter-stream area between Aner and Ratnawali Rivers is drained by independent streams
running parallel to each other. Among them one major drainage network was selected for
geomorphological analysis to analysis the possibilities on selecting suitable locations for suggesting
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artificial recharge structures. The drainage area of selected stream course with selected locations is
shown in Google Image presented below.
Geophysical surveys carried out In the inter-stream area revealed clay rich sedimentation and
isolated occurrence of fine sediments between Lasur(V-154 to V-156 ) and Krishnapur (V-160-162).
In the southern part between Hatede Bk. (V-153) and Akukheda (V-148) also indicated similar
formations depicting the areal extension of clay rich sediments. Prevailed non-ambient sub-surface
conditions restricted in selection of locations for surface inducement. However, anticipating the
condition of mixed sediments at shallower level, five locations were selected for artificial recharge
structure. Details on selected locations with type of structure recommended with their co-ordinates
are presented in a tabular form for reference.
A-18 Inter Stream Area Infil. Well 1-A 75.2281861 21.30362 523667 2355768
A-19 Inter Stream Area Gabbion 1-A 75.2275417 21.30303 523600 2355703
A-20 Inter Stream Area Weir 1-A 75.2191389 21.2912 522730 2354392
Inter Stream Area Infil. Basin
A-22 (Rectangular ) 1-A 75.2281722 21.22793 523678 2347391
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Artificial Recharge Strategies

Having known the sub-surface conditions, main thrust was given to induce the percolation below the
top clay soil cover by suggesting infiltration well strategy.
Infiltration well coupled with Gabbion: An infiltration well with a dia of 6 m to a

depth of 10 m was suggested at A-18 using porous concrete technology to facilitate
the entire length to interact with the formation. Further to increase the availability of
water around the infiltration well, a Gabbion structure at A-19 was proposed with
reinforcement of steel mesh. The retardation process by this structure is expected to
create a supply to the infiltration well.
Weir: A weir type of structure was suggested at A-20 for creating a surface storage
in stream itself was suggested for creating the opportunity for the water to make a
slow infiltration process through the stream bed.
Infiltration well: An infiltration well with a dia of 6 m and a depth of 10 m was

suggested at A-21 by considering the VES result of V-153 which indicated
occurrence of fine grained sediments below the soil cover extending upto 26 m.
Infiltration Basin: An infiltration basin of rectangular shape was suggested at A-22

considering the stream morphological conditions. The width of the stream at this
location was found to be large enough to create a good storage. The textural
reflection seen on Google Image also supported the site expressing sands by means of
tonal contrast to the surroundings. As this place just below the confluence of earlier
stream suggested for treatment with another one. The geophysical investigation near
the Chahardi village (V-153) indicated occurrence of fine grained sediments over this
area. Storage of larger volume over this area may enhance the scope on recharging
the aquifer under exploitation.
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6.2.4 1A-4: GUL RIVER SUB-BASIN

Gul River of fourth to fifth order drainage is one of the major tributary to Tapi River. The
dam build across this river on the Satpura Hill Range created a major reservoir and the
surplus flow during good monsoon year flows at present on the plains. The linear drainage
course of this river is a significant feature reflecting the structural control of the river. The
sub-basin has much limited drainage net-works when compared to the neighbouring sub-
basins on either side. Six Vertical Electrical Soundings were conducted to cover the drainage
area of this sub-basin. The location of these investigated sites with sub-surface responses
were presented in the following Figure.
Though Gul Sub-basin looks like an elongated basin in north-south direction. The responses
of six electrical soundings and the interpreted depth to bedrock or thickness of sediments
reveals that this sub-basin disposition seems to be indicative of two parallel basins in east-
west directions having a divide of shallow bedrock at GL-2(VES-56) to GL- 4(VES-58).
Probably these two basins were separated hydraulically at deeper levels and at shallower
level. The northern basin might have been richer with more coarse sediments than the
southern basin.
The section drawn from south to north is presented in the following Figure. The section
depicting a probable four layer sequences enabled us to infer the nature of sediments
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represented by these electrical layered structure. The bedrock (basalt) level becomes
shallower in the areas of GL-2(VES-56) (85 m m) and GL-3(VES-57) (70 m) with a steeper
slope on northern part and attains a deepest level near GL-1(VES-55) (173 m) area. Whereas,
on the southern side again it becomes deeper at Gul-5(VES-59) (132 m) exhibiting two sub-
basins set-up.
Central Ground Water Board exploratory well at Virvade near GL-2(VES-56) met the
basement at 105 meters and reported that sediments were gravelly with less intercalation of
clay. The resistivity range of layer mapped at near surface between GL-1(VES-55) to 5 with
47-74 Ohm.m to a depth of 12-15 m depth supports that the area could be considered for
artificial recharge through surface inducement.
6.2.4.1 SALIENT FEATURES OF GEOPHSYICAL INFERENCES:
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Mapping of a ridge like structure between GL- 2&4(VES-56&58) VES sites and
deeper bedrock depth on either side of this area marks the existence two basins of
north and south.
Resistivity ranges of sediments near surface encourage the strategy of surface
recharge strategies.

Geomorphological features and geophysical results interestedly suggests that harnessing the
surplus flow from the reservoir during monsoon months along the Gul river course and
recharging the near surface aquifer in a cascading manner is an ideal strategy. However, flow
in the river is entirely depends on surplus flow from reservoir, only limited structures have
been proposed with an aim of recharging the near surface aquifer through infiltration wells as
a main strategy. The Gul Sub-basin map with locations of proposed structures and a table
giving type of structures at respective locations with geographical positions is presented
below.
Bandhara: Bandhara also a similar structure such as weir or check dam constructed
across a stream to hold water. But it differs only from the others, if necessary, the
height of storage or discharge could be regulated by placement or removal of shutters.
This type of structure was preferred and recommended to be adopted at A-23 location
after studying the course of Gul river. As this site is very close to the Gul reservoir
surplus weir, the direct impact of instant heavy discharge could be managed by
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removing all the shutters to allow the water to flow out during peak flow period and
could be arrested when a study flow occurs in the river course. Also, oxbow type of
course of earlier part of the straightened river course presently could be utilized for
storage of water to permeate into sub-surface. However, a careful study of the site
before taking up Bandhara structure at this location is required.
Infiltration Well: An infiltration well with a dia of 6 m to a depth of 10 m was

selected by studying the morphology of the river course at A-24 location. The VES
GL-2(VES-56) taken on north of this site also indicated that a layer with 65 Ohm.m
with a thickness of 14 m is receptive to recharge process.
Similarly, two more infiltration wells with a dia of 6 m to a depth of 10 m were

suggested to be placed at A-25 and A-26 locations in the main river course. The
locations were very well supported by the geophysical investigations of GL-3(VES-
57) and GL-4(VES-58) where the results of interpretation indicated a resistive
formation of 70 Ohm.m occurs below the river bed level. The order of resistivity
indicates that the formation is of coarser sediments.
Another infiltration well with larger dia meter of 8 m to a depth of 10 m was

suggested further downstream part of Gul River at A-27 by considering the VES
results of GL-5(VES-59) and river morphology.
Weir: A storage structure in the form of a weir was recommended near Gorgawale
Bk. village by considering the narrowing of river course and with good embankment.
The approximate width of the proposed structure would be about 50 m and is
expected to create considerable storage in the river course itself.
Further south of the river course area were not considered as the geophysical investigations
indicated that the formations are of very fine in nature.
6.2.5 1A-5: UNAPDEO RIVER SUB-BASIN

The Unapdeo River Sub-basin is mainly drained by high density of streams from the slopes
of south Satpura Hill Range. The trellis pattern of drainage extending up to the middle basin
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area marks an unique characteristic which requires a critical look on the basin morphology.
The sub-basin map with investigated sites is presented below.
Most of the major drainage parts are structurally controlled in the mid-northern part. The
drainage expression seen on the present drainage pattern might be of shallow in nature. The
complexity of this drainage basin though requires critical look, only five resistivity soundings
were conducted for preliminary understanding. The location of the investigated sites and
responses observed were presented in the following figure.
The responses of soundings though looks similar, the complexity of sub-surface formations
are getting reflected. The depth to bed rock becomes much steeper towards southern side till
Adawad Town and little beyond. However, the response observed at south of Adawad Town
reflects the bedrock becoming shallower and again deepens towards further south marking
two basins separated by a small rise in bedrock in between, similar to that of observation
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made at Gul Sub-basin on the west. The quantitative inferences of these responses for each
investigated site obtained through interpretation technique and the parameters in terms of
number of layers and its resistivity with thickness are discussed in Geophysical Report.
Utilizing these layer parameters of all soundings, a sub-surface section was drawn for
understanding the spatial coherence of results. The section drawn on the basis of layer
similarity and its thickness is presented below.
The Unapdeo Cross-section shown above indicated that the near surface aquifer is a feature
of restricted nature and depicted to be thinning out towards southern part beyond UD-2(VES-
51). As the drainage net work analysis of this sub-basin area indicated that the density of the
drainages is more in the area of UD-1(VES-50) and UD-2(VES-51), the surface induced
recharge plan was placed more over this part.
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6.2.5.1 Salient features emerging from the geophysical studies are:

The Sub-basin with high density of drainage net-works create an ambient condition
for rainwater harvesting and recharge with the support from investigated sub-surface
information.
Huge thickness of coarser sedimentary layer delineated from investigation on the
northern area could be converted into a sub-surface reservoir through recharge
process and effectively utilized in non-monsoon and weak monsoon periods.
The studies indicated that the near surface conditions favouring surface methods of
recharge on the south of Adawad till Tapi River might help in sustaining the
agriculture water requirements.
With the background of geophysical information and net-work of drainages, the artificial
recharge strategies were framed to cover wider area of sub-basin in the upper part only at
present. The locations and specific strategy defined for this drainage basin are provided in
the following figure and Table respectively.
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Based on the terrain conditions and drainage morphology, different recharge structures were
proposed over this sub-basin.
Percolation Tank:
One of the stream net-work on the catchment part of Unapdeo Sub-basin, where land
area for more storage was searched and such a location was selected at A-29. The site
selection was validated for its suitability for artificial recharge by comparing the VES
result of UD-1(VES-50) where the interpreted results indicated medium to coarser
sediments extending to a depth of 40 m. Having known the probable sub-surface
textural conditions and availability of land area, a percolation tank was proposed to be
developed as part of artificial recharge program. The percolation tank is expected to
harvest two third order streams draining independently from larger virgin catchment
area. The bund axis could be around 180-200 m and preferably it could be
constructed with earth material excavated from the ponding area itself. It would
facilitate in creating a greater depth of storage. However, the height of the bund
should be decided by conducting cadastral survey at closed interval for impounding
the water properly without inundating the agricultural land area of adjacent area.
Proposed recharge canal water could be also utilized for storage creation if reservoir
capacity not reached due its self drainage capability.
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Another location at A-35 was also found to be suitable for surface storage creation
over land area but due to limited width of 50-60 m bund axis length, a mini-
percolation tank with lesser bund height is proposed. The sub-surface sediments
suitability for percolation was validated from the VES result of UD-2(VES-51).
Medium texture of sediments with a thickness of 20 m was expected to be occurring
below 3 m of top soil with less permeability. It is therefore recommended that the top
soil could be excavated to a depth of 2-3 m and utilized for construction of earth bund
in a arcuate shape to prevent in-undation on either side agriculture land area. The
height of the bund above the surface should be decided on the basis of cadastral
survey.
Coupling of infiltration well and weir/check dam:
For achieving a better recharge volume, the availability of water for inducement is
most essential. Combination of infiltration wells with storage creation around these
infiltration wells by construction of check dam or weir on downstream was envisaged.
The infiltration wells are to be located within the anticipated ponding area of these
water harvesting structure. Such dual structures for achieving maximum potential of
recharge were suggested at locations of A-30 and A-31; A-33 and A-34;A-36 and A-
37;A-43 and A-44. As these streams are independent in nature, the check dam or weir
height should not be more than1-2 m and the infiltration wells are of 6 m dia and to a
depth 10m at a distance from the bund of 4 to 6 m distance on the upstream.
Weir:
In order to arrest the monsoon flow of water in the streamlets, weir has been proposed
at A-38;A-39;A-42 and A-45 locations since the streams are having smaller width.
The retardation of water by this kind of structure is expected to create a residency
time for the water to stand on river bed causing infiltration and percolation. Such a
stream capturing approach by series of weir as it is projected over a streamlet at A-39
and A-42 locations are expected collectively to be effective strategy than one medium
size structure in terms of artificial recharge. In between these locations a large dia of
8 m and depth of 10 m infiltration well was suggested at A-41 location to recharge the
area at deeper level. This kind of approach could be tried over a stream/s of smaller
width and not having much bank heights.
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Infiltration Well:
Independent large dia of 8 m to a depth of 10 m over a streamlet was suggested at A-
32 & A-40 locations. The geophysical study conducted at UD-3(VES-52) on the
upstream of this location encouraged to suggest an artificial recharge strategy around
this area.
6.2.6 1A-6:CHINCHPANI SUB-BASIN
The Chinchpani river of fourth order has limited catchment within the foothills of Satpura
hills. The trellis to sub-parallel drainage pattern drains the monsoon water individually and
forms a river in the middle part of the basin. The drainage of the sub-basin is presented
below.
The density of drainage exhibits that most of its courses are over coarser sediments and might
be forming a good recharge area in north and north-central part of the sub-basin. The
tributaries on the west of Chinchpani river drains independently join only in the lower part of
the sub-basin.
Six Vertical Eelectrical Soundings were conducted from the north to south to cover the sub-
basin longitudinally. The responses of these soundings clearly indicate the nature of the sub-
surface formations. The responses observed at each investigated site are shown adjacent to
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their respective locations in the following figure. Most of the soundings reflect similar flat
feature for a considerable thickness at shallower level probably marking the unsaturated zone
thickness with medium to coarser sediments. This unique observation requires better
understanding of this sub-basin development and groundwater augmentation. This layer is
followed by alluvium of adequate thickness overlying the bedrock. The thickness of
alluvium is found to be more or less uniform resting over the bedrock till CP-4(VES-47) and
further south, the bedrock becomes shallower.
Utilizing the layer parameters of all these soundings, a sub-surface geo-electrical section was
attempted to visualize the disposition of various layers of similar resistivities at depths with
varying thicknesses. The section drawn utilizing the result from south (CP-6_VES-49) to
north (CP-1_VES-44) is presented below.
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The sections reveals that the sub-surface formations along this line of study can be grouped
into three layers of coarser sediments at shallower followed by finer sediments with
dominating clay facies in the middle and finally the resistive layer which could be the
combination of coarser sediments and bedrock. Exhibited section slightly varies from the rest
of the sub-basins on the west but however, a small rise of bedrock at CP-3(VES-46) makes
visualize this sub-basin also into two basins.
6.2.6.1 Emerging Salient features are:

An ideal basin deposition of sediments without any complexity.
Existence of arenaceous sediments of adequate thickness at shallow level favours a
condition for artificial recharge.
Low order of resistivity of less than 5 Ohm-m representing clayey sediments may
curtail the further vertical movement of recharged water but lateral movement of
recharged water southwards may takes place along the interface boundary.
The southernmost part of the area either forms the boundary of the basin or with
number of channel deposits which are more suitable for recharging.
Presence of coarser sediments above the bedrock would form as a good aquifer
storage provided they directly get recharged through tube-wells or injection wells.
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With the favourable near surface aquifer conditions and availability of more number of
streams running parallel to each other over the receptive recharge area, stream courses have
been subjected for consideration of artificial recharge strategies. The drainage net-works with
the proposed artificial recharge locations been presented on a Google Image along with a
table of suggested structures and its geographic locations.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Basin_Name Longitude Latitude Easting Northing
Code Rech.struc Project
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Unapdeo-Chinchpani Check Dam

A-46 Interstream area 1-A 75.493219 21.2552417 551173 2350476
Unapdeo-Chinchpani Weir
Unapdeo-Chinchpani Infil. Well
Unapdeo-Chinchpani Weir
A-50 Chinchpani River Weir 1-A 75.507544 21.2634389 552656 2351388
A-51 Chinchpani River Percolation Tank 1-A 75.518628 21.26745 553804 2351836
A-52 Chinchpani River Gabbion 1-A 75.526181 21.2408667 554598 2348896
A-53 Chinchpani River Check Dam 1-A 75.512817 21.2317306 553214 2347880
A-54 Chinchpani River Earthern Dam 1-A 75.504842 21.2206361 552391 2346650
Chinchpani River Infil. Well (Large
A-55 Dia.) 1-A 75.504881 21.2208722 552395 2346676
Check Dam/Weir:
Considering the streamlet width, check dam and Weir recharge strategy have been
proposed for the Unapdeo-Chinchpani inter stream areas mostly for harnessing the
monsoon runoff water. The locations have been selected at A-46 for construction of
Check Dam and Weir at A-49 & A-50 respectively. Whereas, at A-47, a weir coupled
with infiltration well (A-48) of 6 m dia to a depth of 10 m in the ponding area of weir
have been proposed to harvest maximum benefit out of the storage created. A large dia
infiltration well of 8m to a depth of 10m has been proposed at A-55.
In the case of Chinchpani River course, a check dam has been selected at A-53 location
considering the nature of the river course. At this location, the stream narrows down
which has been considered as an advantage to build a structure. Behind this location,
the stream carved out larger area which found to be suitable for storage creation.
Percolation Tank:
Across the Chinchpani Stream having a maximum width and nearly 500 m foreshore
length was recognized at the location of A-51 and therefore a percolation tank
construction at this river morphological location though to be an ideal strategy. Also,
the VES (CP-1_VES-44) conducted on the west of this location inferred medium to
coarser sediments up to a depth of 30 m supports to be an ideal sub-surface condition
to induce percolation over a larger area.
Similar way, at A-54 location also, as the river morphology found to be suitable to
create mini-storage and through an Earthen Dam was therefore suggested, The VES
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(CP-4_VES-47) conducted at this site indicated presence of finer to medium sands up

to a depth of 40 m supported the selection of this site. However, to avoid spill over
adjacent land areas, the river bed itself could be excavated and the soil to be used for
construction of bund. The height of the bund should be decided after cadastral survey
of the area considering the height available for safe ponding to prevent the flooding
over the neighbouring land areas.
A large diameter infiltration well was suggested in the ponding area of Earthen Dam to
harness maximum water availability for recharging the zone at deeper levels. A well
with a dia of 8 m to a depth of 10 m was recommended to be constructed at this
location.
Gabbion:
A Gabbion structure was proposed at A-52 location by considering the vicinity of
Village Mohrad. CGWB Exploratory well at this village indicated occurrence gravely
bed up to a depth of 13 m which has supported in selection of this location. A simple
retardation of water through this structure may facilitate percolation more over the
stream bed area. Reinforcement to be given with welded steel mesh to create the
stabilization of the structure. However, depending upon the availability of boulders
from the catchment area (5 kms on the upstream side), decision on construction of
Gabbion structure to be taken. Otherwise, this location could be converted into a weir.
6.2.7 1A-7:CHINCHPANI-NIMBADEVI INTERSTREAM AREA
The inter stream area between Chinchpani and Nimbadevi Rivers looks similar to the
drainage system observed in Chinchpani Sub-basin. There are number of streams originating
from the Satpura Hill Range runs parallel to each other over most part of the area marking
that they are probably controlled by textural nature of the surface sediments. Each stream has
its own drainage capacity of sharing the runoff generated from the catchment area. Among
these drainage systems, Vaghjira stream is one of the major drainage systems flowing
through when compared to other streams over this inter-stream area. The drainage pattern
suggests that the sub-surface conditions are conducive to percolation if water is made
available. The prevailing condition warrants that the proposed recharge canal passing over
these drainages should focus on releasing water into those streams where artificial recharge
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structures have been suggested.
Though the discussions on the artificial recharge strategies are dealt for the inter stream area
of Chinchpani-Nimbadevi Instream area, the focus has been split into two parts. One part of
discussions were restricted for the interstream area between Chinchpani-Vaghjira Rivers and
the other part deals with the artificial recharge strategies for the area in between Vaghjira and
Nimbadevi. The location map of Chinchpani-Vaghjira Inter stream Area with recommended
Artificial Recharge sites has been presented in the following Google Image. Table giving
particulars of structures recommended and their geographical locations also presented
following the figure.
Part-I Chinchpani-Vaghjira Inter Stream Area with the AR Locations
6.2.7.1.1 Part-I Chinchpani-Vaghjira Inter Stream Area
As the area is assumed to be favourable for surface storage inducement by harvesting the
streams running parallel to each other, strategies were framed for most of the streamlets and
depending upon the river surface morphological features and with the supportive geophysical
findings, different strategies have been framed.
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Type_ Phase_
Loc_ Basin_Name Longitude Latitude Easting Northing
Rech.struc Project
Code
Chinchpani-Nimbadevi Interstream Bandhara
A-56 area 1-A 75.547922 21.2553194 556848 2350504
Chinchpani-Nimbadevi Interstream Infil. Well
A-57 area 1-A 75.537669 21.242075 555789 2349034
A-58 area 1-A 75.532725 21.2309111 555280 2347797
Chinchpani-Nimbadevi Interstream Gabbion
A-59 area 1-A 75.528961 21.2229944 554893 2346919
Chinchpani-Nimbadevi Interstream Weir
A-60 area 1-A 75.525244 21.2198472 554508 2346569
A-61 area 1-A 75.522975 21.2168 554274 2346231
Chinchpani-Nimbadevi Interstream Check Dam
A-62 area 1-A 75.564239 21.3108333 558519 2356654
Chinchpani-Nimbadevi Interstream Percolation
A-63 area Tank (Mini) 1-A 75.56705 21.2573194 558832 2350732
A-64 area 1-A 75.569381 21.2305556 559084 2347771
A-65 area 1-A 75.569106 21.2231944 559059 2346956
A-66 area 1-A 75.562122 21.2044917 558341 2344883
A-67 area 1-A 75.557353 21.1911889 557852 2343409
A-68 area 1-A 75.5571 21.1911111 557825 2343400
Chinchpani-Nimbadevi Interstream Earthen Bund
A-69 area 1-A 75.590153 21.2672389 561225 2351839
A-70 area 1-A 75.583531 21.2461333 560546 2349500
A-71 area 1-A 75.583497 21.2456361 560543 2349445
A-72 area 1-A 75.580372 21.223475 560228 2346991
A-73 area 1-A 75.566867 21.2004056 558835 2344433
A-74 area 1-A 75.564883 21.1889778 558634 2343167
A-75 area 1-A 75.563233 21.1837139 558465 2342584
Bandhara:
Water harvesting structure of "Bandhara" type was selected at A-56 location as the
stream width found to be adequate to hold water over a larger area of the stream bed.
The VES conducted just above this location indicated an layer of 46 Ohm.m probably
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representing medium to coarse sands found to be extending to a depth of 8 m from the

river bed level. Inducement of recharge over a larger area may enhance the recharge
quantum. Below this receptive layer, medium to fine sand layer found to be occurring
up to a depth of 44 m which could be benefitted from the above lying layer subjected
to surface inducement. However, necessary cadastral survey should be carried out on
the expected ponding area to protect the embankment spillage. By excavation of river
bed soils itself, a protective bund could be created along the river boundary for
creation of larger volume, The proposed structural design should have shutters to
create a safe storage.
Infiltration Well:
Infiltration well recharge strategy was framed at A-57;58;61;65 and 75 locations

studying stream course morphology as independent structures. These wells are to be
developed with a dia of 6 m to a depth of 10 m. The locations of these recommended
sites were validated by comparing the geophysical results of VES conducted nearby
areas.
Coupling of Infiltration Well with Check Dam:
In order to create an environment of assured availability of water for recharging,

infiltration wells at A-67 and 70 were placed inside the ponding area of recommended
Check Dam structures proposed at A-68 and A-71. The VES results of VJ-3(VES-37)
conducted near to the recommended infiltration well site at A-67 indicated a medium
to coarse sand bed for a thickness of 18 m at a depth of 6 m. The proposed infiltration
well depth of 10 m with a dia of 6 m would able recharge the medium to coarse sand
layer and the water availability will be assured by the Check Dam at A-68. Similarly,
for the infiltration well suggested at A-70 is supported by occurrence of fine to
medium sand to a depth of 6 to 7 m as envisaged from results of VJ-7(VES-41). This
layer is expected to be receptive to the recharge through the infiltration well
recommended with a dia of 6 m and to a depth of 10 m. This shallow layer of
recharge is expected to replenish the fine sand layer below with a thickness of 64 m as
delineated from VES interpretation.
Check Dam/Weir:
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Though these two structures are synonymous in their function, depending upon the
width and height of banks of the stream, option on these two structures were generally
decided. Weir type of structures is generally recommended in places where stream
course width is available with lesser bank heights. Such locations were selected at A-
60; 64; 66; 73 and A-72. Whereas, Check Dam locations at A-62; 64 and A-74 are
selected as a suitable recharge strategy since bank heights are available with lesser
width of stream course.
Gabbion:
Loose boulder dam with reinforced welded S.S.Mesh was selected as one of the
recharge measure at A-59. This location above recommended site for a weir at A-60
is selected for preventing the silt loading in the ponding area of the weir. The height
should not be more than height of banks on either side.
Mini-Percolation Tank:
A mini-storage reservoir in the form of tank was recommended at A-63 location. This
type of strategy was opted since the stream bed space availability and being near to
the catchment part. This location was chosen keeping in mind of the availability of
recharge canal water which could be diverted along the streamlet to create a sufficient
storage. It is suggested that the stream bed area could be used for excavation of earth
material to construct the bund for creating more depth storage. Adequate care should
be taken to prevent inundation of neighbouring agriculture land areas.
Earthen Bund:
An Earthen Bund was proposed at A-69 to harvest and store moderate runoff water.
The storage area should be deepened and same material could be used for
construction of bund.
6.2.7.1.2 Part-II Vaghjira-Nimbadevi Interstream Area

Being adjacent drainage area to the Part-I and possessing similar drainage net-works, the
artificial recharge strategies framed for this part of drainage area were more or less similar
conceptualization. Most of the independent stream courses have been studied critically and
suitable site selections are made for recommendation of artificial recharge structures. The
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various locations recommended and the drainages were shown in Google Map presented
below along with a Table providing respective location based structures with co-ordinates.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Nimbadevi-Vaghjira
A-82 Check Dam 1-A 75.600708 21.2557972 562325 2350576
Inter stream area
Nimbadevi-Vaghjira Existing Check
A-83 1-A 75.596464 21.2431889 561890 2349179
Inter stream area Dam
Nimbadevi-Vaghjira
A-84 Earthen Bund 1-A 75.602697 21.2614528 562529 2351203
Inter stream area
Nimbadevi-Vaghjira
A-85 Check Dam 1-A 75.589247 21.2473528 561139 2349637
Inter stream area
Nimbadevi-Vaghjira
A-86 Infil. Well 1-A 75.618072 21.2629861 564123 2351379
Inter stream area
Nimbadevi-Vaghjira
A-87 Weir 1-A 75.617967 21.2618417 564113 2351252
Inter stream area
Nimbadevi-Vaghjira Percolation
A-88 1-A 75.613375 21.2569444 563639 2350708
Inter stream area Pond
Nimbadevi-Vaghjira
A-89 Infil. Well 1-A 75.6093 21.2374056 563224 2348544
Inter stream area
Nimbadevi-Vaghjira
A-90 Weir 1-A 75.609014 21.2372389 563194 2348526
Inter stream area
Nimbadevi-Vaghjira
A-91 Check Dam 1-A 75.609719 21.2122194 563278 2345757
Inter stream area
Nimbadevi-Vaghjira
A-92 Weir 1-A 75.608958 21.189525 563209 2343245
Inter stream area
Nimbadevi-Vaghjira
A-93 Infil. Well 1-A 75.610536 21.1899722 563373 2343295
Inter stream area
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Part-II Vaghjira-Nimbadevi Inster Stream Area with AR Locations
As the drainage pattern and terrain conditions were similar to the areas of Chinchpani-
Vaghjira inter-stream area, more or less similar type of artificial recharge structures are
proposed at appropriate locations by studying nearby geophysical investigation results.
Earthen Bund:
An earthen bund was recommended at A-84 location as the river morphology

encourages in creating a moderate storage by raising a bund at narrower part of the
stream having wider area in the upstream part of it. It is advisable to excavate the
proposed ponding area itself to construct the earthen bund and use it for bund
construction and for making the banks on either side to prevent spillage.The proposed
stream course has its own catchment and sufficient areas to drain more runoff for the
storage. However, it is also suggested that the proposed recharge canal should have
feeder line to this stream to supply additional water resources for augmentation
purposes. Though there are no geophysical investigations at this site, the VES
conducted above and below of this site indicated a receptive layer of having more
than 40 m thickness below the top soil. As the sub-surface area in a favourable
condition, repetitive filling of this reservoir might induce large amount of percolation
and recharge.
Percolation Pond:
Creation of recharge structure in the form of Percolation Pond thought to be ideal

strategy at A-88 location. The stream course formed a circular shaped island of 70 m
dia, found to be an ideal condition for developing a pond by deepening and creating a
circular bund with provisions of natural stream inlet and an outlet at slightly higher
level. The VES conducted on eastern side of this site at ND-2(VES-25) indicated a
favourable condition from surface itself to a depth of 32 m with representative
resistivity range of 65-80 Ohm.m. As the terrain condition is more or less flat, the
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proposed pond should be of 5 m deep and with a good bund periphery. The outlet
could be kept 1 m above surface level. Having known of radius of 35 m with a water
column of 6 m, the storage could be easily calculated and it comes about 24000
cubic meters. Recharge canal should augment the pond storage continuously so that a
maximum recharge potential could be achieved.
Check Dam:
Check Dam strategy was recommended to harvest the monsoon runoff water to store
smaller volume of water within the river bed itself at A-82; A-85 and A-91 locations.
The storage creation is likely to facilitate infiltration of water for deep percolation to
recharge the groundwater. Among these three locations, the suggested check dam
location at A-85 has a greater potential of bringing in more water on its own since
there are no other structures suggested on its upstream part. The storage area within
the stream was available due to stream morphological feature. However, little
excavation of soil may be required to create a uniform height and more storage at this
location.
Location at A-82 has an advantage of two stream confluence just upstream of this site.
However, one of the stream flows on the upstream part of this location is already
subjected to be harvested by an earthen bund.
Location of A-91 is not expected to receive a good runoff during good monsoon year
also, since number of structures has been proposed on upstream harvesting the same
stream runoff. However, the stream morphology and location approach surrounded
by intensive agriculture practices promoted to suggest this site for creating a storage
to induce recharge to the shallow aquifer when the recharge canal let out sufficient
water along this stream.
Infiltration well coupling with Weir:
Creating assured source availability to a recharge structure at favourable locations

enhances the quantum of recharge to the groundwater. Such an attempt was
suggested by coupling a storage structure with infiltration well inside the pond area
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thought to be benefitting strategy. Three such paired locations were selected over this
inter stream area at appropriate locations namely A-86 &87; A-89&90 and A-93&92.
As the stream originating from the area just below the Nimbadevi Reservoir, may not
generate on its own sufficient runoff water for the proposed structure of Weir at A-87.
However, when the dam water being released through a canal (unlined?) which
passing nearby this stream and a small diversion of water from this canal assures
supply to this weir during post-monsoon period. The geophysical survey results of
ND-2(VES-25) also substantiate the availability of receptive layer of more than 20 m
below this area. Once an assured water supply is made available to the stream, the
infiltration well (A-86) with a dia of 6 m and a depth of 10 m proposed in pond area
will able to allow more water to permeate into the formations and subsequently the
aquifer gets recharged. The proposed recharge canal passing through this area should
also release water to this stream so that the coupled recharge strategies get the benefit
of repetitive water resources to augment the groundwater.
Another location for this kind of coupling of infiltration well and a weir has been
suggested at A-89 & A-90 in the same stream much further downstream. Similar
infiltration well of 6 m dia to a depth of 10 m is expected to harness the full potential
of weir assured water availability in recharging the sub-surface formation. It is
expected that the overflow of water from the weir (A-87) will flow towards this site
and a dependable source is expected. Similar way, these two coupled structures will
function as repetitive recharge system when monsoon and canal water supplied.
The third pair of recommendation of such coupling with infiltration well and weir was
at A-92 and A-93. As being only one such recharge structure in that particular stream
and that too at lower end, it is expected that the stream would generate enough runoff
volume on its own for the weir to harvest and the infiltration well to recharge the
aquifer at deeper level. Although there are no geophysical surveyed sites available at
this point, ND-8(VES-31) VES results which is the only nearest to this location on
eastern side indicate that below 6 m, occurrence of finer to medium sediments with a
thickness of 22 m. If the same sub-surface conditions extends over this area also, the
infiltration well with a dia of 6 m to a depth of 10 m able recommended at this
location may able to recharge the finer sediments directly. Since the canal
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originating from Nimbadevi Reservoir passing adjacent to this stream on the upstream
part, release of water from the canal enhances the flow in this stream during post-
monsoon periods providing an assurance to this weir to harvest and facilitate the
infiltration well recharge. Or, otherwise, the recharge canal water can be released into
this stream for making the proposed recharge structures to function effectively.
Percolation Tank (Streamlet of Nimbadevi):
As the drainage morphology at A-95 location favoured a condition to develop a good

storage in the form of Percolation Tank of rectangular basin shape. The tank width
would be approximately 70 m for a storage basin length of 150 m. Here also, the
proposed storage area should be excavated for 2 m depth and the soil should be
utilized for bund construction and tank periphery. The outlet from the tank should be
kept at 1 m height from ground level. As there are no other intercepting structures on
this stream in upstream part, it is expected that a good volume of runoff water will be
available on its own and also it could be augmented by release from recharge canal.
6.2.8 1A-8:NIMBADEVI SUB-BASIN
Nimbadevi is one of the major tributary draining the monsoon runoff water from Satpura Hill
Ranges into the Tapi River in south. The initial catchment part of this drainage sub-basin
looks like Trellis pattern with number of second order streams drains independently creating
a fan shaped drainage area and joins each other at very short distance itself near the foot hills.
Then it flows as a major river course towards south more or less straight till it nearer to the
Tapi River and further meanders before meeting the Tapi River. This kind of combination in
drainage patterns denotes that the top surface condition controls the river pattern. Apart from
these drainage courses, there are two or three more independent drainage courses further east
of the Nimbadevi River, drains the runoff water into the Nimbadevi River in south-central
part of the basin. One of these main tributary of Nimba River bringing runoff from Satpura
Plateau region in north is harvested by a Dam which holds the water and utilized for surface
irrigation though a canal. This intervention restricted the runoff flow into the main river
course presently and only active in carrying the water draining from areas downstream of
Satpura.
With this background of hydrogeomorphological understanding and sub-surface information
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obtained from geophysical surveys, artificial recharge strategies were framed for augmenting
the currently exploited aquifers under the present Mega Artificial Recharge Program. The
drainage basin area with recommended locations of artificial recharge is presented on a
Google Image and the details on type of structures and its geographical positions have been
presented as a Table.
Along the Nimbadevi River Course, 10 Vertical Electrical Soundings (VES) were conducted
to map the sub-surface formations in terms of electrical layer structures. More details on
interpretation and inferences drawn independently and collectively were dealt in a detailed
manner under Basin Geophysical Report. A cross section drawn along Nimbadevi River
exhibiting sub-surface information is being reproduced here for utilizing the information for
understanding the sub-surface for artificial recharge site selection.
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Near surface aquifer mapped by the geophysical surveys found to be extending till ND-
5(VES-28) with coarser to medium sediments and becomes medium to finer sediments
further south till ND-10(VES-34) location. This aquifer zone with more thickness in the
northern part becomes thinner towards south. The prevailing condition of present water table
level lying below the mapped near surface aquifer layer found to be an ideal condition for
recharge through surface methods. The layer occurring below the near surface aquifer though
inferred to be of mixer of clay and finer sediments, they could accommodate the water
coming from the zone above which will be induced through surface recharge methods.
Though the near surface aquifer layer found to be occurring extensively though out the
sectional line, the effective recharge from the north and north-central part of the sub-basin
area may likely to move through this layer towards southern direction.

Artificial Recharge strategies have been framed after carefully selecting the locations on the
basis of river/stream morphological features and geophysical information of sites nearby.
Most of the selected structures are of creating larger storage volume to induce recharge
through river bed itself. The following Table presents types of structures recommended and
its geopgraphical positions.
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Loc_ Type_ Phase_

A-76 Nimbadevi Earthen Bund 1-A 75.649919 21.2425944 567437 2349135
A-77 Nimbadevi Infil. Well 1-A 75.640339 21.2124667 566456 2345797
A-78 Nimbadevi Levee 1-A 75.640303 21.2116806 566453 2345710
A-79 Nimbadevi Arcuate Dam 1-A 75.640206 21.1984556 566448 2344246
A-80 Nimbadevi Infil. Well (Large Dia.) 1-A 75.640383 21.1989417 566467 2344300
Nimbadevi Existing Structure (Re-
A-81 conditioning) 1-A 75.639675 21.1829528 566400 2342530
A-94 Vaghjira Stream Check Dam 1-A 75.655108 21.2514167 567971 2350114
A-95 Vaghjira Stream Percolation Tank (Mini) 1-A 75.655692 21.2492278 568033 2349872
Vaghjira-Hadaikie Check Dam
Earthen Bund:
An earthen bund was proposed at A-76 location across the Nimbadevi River to
harvest full potential of runoff generated from the surplus release of dam. As
discussed earlier, at this location, the fan shaped drainage net-works converges and
drains as one. At the recommended location, the river width is about 120 to 130 m
and the proposed bund may able to arrest the runoff water within the river bed itself
allowing to percolate water through the river bed surface itself. The geophysical
investigation results of ND-3(VES-26) and ND-4(VES-27) above and below this
location revealed that coarser sediments to a depth range of 10 to 13m is available
below the river bed. Larger spread of ponding over this area may help in inducement
of percolation to the sub-surface. In order to prevent the submergence of adjacent
areas, a protective bund to be constructed on either side of the river by using the
materials excavated from the river bed itself after utilizing the same for construction
of earthen bund. The height of the bund should be decided upon from the outcome of
a detailed topographical survey at the proposed location.
Infiltration Well coupled with a Levee:
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Infiltration well of 6 m dia to a depth of 10 m was selected as one of the strategy at A-

77 location southwest of Dahigaon village in the Nimbadevi River bed. As this
location was beyond ND-6(VES-29) VES site, it is expected that the near surface
aquifer would be of medium to fine grained sands with lesser infiltration rate at river
bed surface. VES results of ND-6(VES-29) indicate that a layer of fine to medium
grained sands might be occurring from a depth of 3 m for about 20-25 m thickness.
Recharge through infiltration well may facilitate direct recharge to the fine to medium
grained sands when the well has the exposure of this layer. The design of infiltration
well also uses porous concrete technology for creating more interaction with the
formation.
In order to divert the river flow water towards the well side, a 'L' shaped Levee
structure further downstream of this well site at A-78 location was recommended as a
supporting structure. This strategy was selected based on flow conditions observed in
the river bed and downstream part of river morphological features.
Arcuate Dam coupled with Large Dia Infiltration Well:
A dam with curvature was proposed as one of the strategy at location A-79 after
studying the river flow pattern and width storage availability. As the river shrinks in
its width beyond this location and expected to gain velocity due to narrowing of its
path. Therefore, an arcuate structure would able to withstand the water pressure than
a normal transverse structure. Also behind this location on the upstream side the river
attains a width of 180 m when compared to 80 m just further downstream. As there is
not much river bed depth available, the arcuate dam should have a minimum height to
hold water in the river bed behind the structure without causing inundation over
agricultural lands on either side.
With a creation of a moderate storage condition, a large dia of infiltration well of 8 m

to a depth of 10 m was thought to be an ideal recharge structure. The VES conducted
nearer to this site namely ND-6(VES-29) indicated occurrence of coarser to medium
sediments from a depth of 3 m to a depth of 10 m followed by finer sediments with
intercalation of clay extending up to a depth of 54 m. Owing to the existence of ideal
conditions to the recharge, large dia infiltration well strategy was selected at A-80.
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Check Dam:
Number of independent streams originating from fringe of Satpura Range which are
ultimately draining to Nimba Devi River are to be tapped for recharging the shallow
aquifers on the upstream part of the basin where dug well irrigation is practiced. One
of such streams further east of Nimbadevi River was studied and a location was
selected for harvesting the runoff water through a Check Dam at A-94. Rugged terrain
conditions and geophysical studies supported in creation of a surface storage of
miniature nature. The height of the check dam is to be decided upon topographical
survey data base.
Another Check Dam recommendation was made at A-96 location north of Korpawli
village to harness the runoff potential of two stream confluence just above this
location. This location was selected as one of recharge measures extreme eastern part
of Nimbadevi River Sub-basin.
Mini Percolation Tank:
Just further down stream of check dam site (A-94), another site was selected for a
percolation tank of miniature size at A-95 depending upon the stream width and
storage space availability. Though this site is nearer to the check dam site, the
confluence of another major stream just on the upstream of this location thought to be
draining more runoff water and that should be harvested before its confluence with
Nimbadevi River formed the main thrust for selecting this site. Also, the stream
morphology indicated favourable width for storage creation and the terrain conditions
with expected percolation conditions jointly supported in selection of this site.
Percolation tank axis should be constructed with soil excavated from the proposed
storage area and stone pitching should be done on both sides of the tank bund slopes
very closely. The surplus flow arrangements should be placed on eastern part of the
stream.
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6.2.9 1A-9:HADAIKIE-KHADAIKIE SUB-BASIN
The elongated sub-basin of two rivers of 4th to 5th order drains the area with limited
tributaries and joins with them at Yawal Town and finally confluences with Tapi River in
south. The straightness of these two river courses mark that either they are structurally
controlled or due to its high flow velocities. The present pebbly nature and high level banks
of river courses support the transportation of cobbles and pebbles from the catchment areas
along with high velocity flows before construction of dams across them. Both these rivers
were tapped in the fringe of Satpura Hills by constructing dams across them. With
understanding on depositional environs created by these two rivers, it is expected that the
formations in the northern and north-central parts of this basin must be with boulders; cobbles
and pebbly deposits and further south it may be becoming gravelly to coarser sediments. The
drainage basin with locations of geophysical investigated sites and recommended locations
for artificial recharge structures is presented below in the form of Google image.
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Though both these rivers are adjacent to each other and closely drain the area, the drainage
area were geophysically covered independently and analyzed for the sub-surface features. As
far as aquifer regime of this sub-basin concerned they are expected to act as one unit. It is
therefore decided to treat the drainage area as one and design artificial recharge strategies.
However, the drainage courses and discussions on recharge site selection have been dealt
independently.
Hadaikie River
The entire drainage course area was geophysically covered with 11 Vertical Electrical
Sounding (VES) from its catchment until it meets the Khadaikie River. The results of
interpretation of these soundings enabled to draw a geo-electrical section depicting the
disposition of probable layers of sediments resting over the bedrock. The section was
reproduced from the geophysical report for utilization in characterizing the locations for
selection of artificial recharge structures.
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The section clearly depicts the occurrence of near surface aquifers of sufficient thickness over
the entire river length. While understanding the aquifer materials, the shallow part of the
delineated aquifer are mostly to be coarser and slowly transforms into medium as the depth
increases. However, the thickness of shallow aquifer zone reduces towards south beyond
HD-7(VES-19) with domination of fine grained materials as revealed by reduction in
resistivity. Coarser to medium sediments seems to attain maximum thickness till HD-
5(VES-17) from north near the foot hills.

With the background of geophysical inferences, suitable artificial recharge sites have been
selected on the basis of river morphology with appropriate strategies. More number of
artificial recharge sites has been selected in the area of north and north-central part until HD-
7(VES-19). Further south, sites were selected sparsely. Various types of structures selected
and its geographical locations are presented in the Table.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

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Hadaikie Check Dam

A-97 Stream 1-A 75.686886 21.27025 571259 2352212
Hadaikie Diversion Channel
A-98 Stream 1-A 75.688575 21.2698222 571435 2352166
Hadaikie Earthen Bund
A-99 Stream 1-A 75.700108 21.2617028 572635 2351272
Hadaikie Arcuate Check Dam
A-100 Stream 1-A 75.68815 21.2636417 571394 2351482
Hadaikie Existing Check Dam
A-101 Stream 1-A 75.697722 21.2528861 572392 2350295
Hadaikie Check Dam
A-102 Stream 1-A 75.690483 21.2552806 571640 2350557
Hadaikie Infil. Well
A-103 Stream 1-A 75.693281 21.2509639 571932 2350081
A-104 Stream 1-A 75.693647 21.2456056 571973 2349488
Hadaikie Check Dam
A-105 Stream 1-A 75.696464 21.2443556 572266 2349351
A-106 Stream 1-A 75.697214 21.2295222 572351 2347709
Hadaikie Earthen Bund
A-107 Stream 1-A 75.6939 21.219425 572012 2346590
Hadaikie Percolation Pond
A-108 Stream 1-A 75.692039 21.1988028 571828 2344307
Check Dam:
A Check dam structure was proposed to be built across Hadaikie River at A-97
location to harvest the overflow water from the Hadaikie Dam to induce percolation
as well as to divert part of the water by gravity through a Diversion Channel (A-98) to
feed the nearby stream on the eastern side of the main river course. It would be
preferable to construct the check dam with stone masonry to withstand the water
pressure from the Hadaikie Dam during release period. The VES (HD-1_VES-13)
conducted nearby this location indicated that the sub-surface of coarser sediments
extending up to a depth of 20 m which supports inducement of recharge through
ponding over the river bed.
Diversion Channel:
A diversion channel has been proposed to be excavated for a length of 500 m to divert
the stored water by gravity to feed the stream originating towards east of this main
river. Diversion of water has been postulated to generate additional flow to the
streamlet to augment the storage to be created by an earthen dam at A-99 further
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downstream of the feeder streamlet. The diversion could be regulated as per the
availability of water. If the proposed recharge canal feed is assured to the check dam
at A-97, then repetitive filling of check dam and the earthen dam would augment the
groundwater much more than under normal conditions.
Earthen Bund:
An earthen bund was proposed at A-99 utilizing the land morphology observed in
Google Image and found the area to be suitable for creation of good storage in the
streamlet running parallel with the Hadaikie River. An earthen bund of
approximately 300 m length in a curved shape could be built up using natural
elevation availability. However, the height of the bund should be decided on the basis
of detailed topographical survey. The depth can be created by excavating the soil of
the ponding area and utilize it for building the bund. Necessary stone pitching should
be done on both sides of the bund and the overflow weir to be provided at stream flow
area.
Arcuate Check Dam:
An arcuate Check Dam was proposed at A-100 across the Hadaikie River nearly 800
m downstream check dam suggested at A-97. This location was chosen to harvest the
overflow water from the upstream check dam to store it on river bed. The VES(HD-
2_VES-14) conducted near to this location indicated a layer of coarse to gravelly
sediments extending to a depth of 30 m from the surface which favours to be an ideal
condition for inducement of recharge. Arcuate dam to be constructed using RCC to
withstand the pressure of flow of water. However, the height of the dam to be
decided after detailed cadastral survey over this location.
Existing Structure:
An existing structure was seen downstream of the earthen dam suggested at A-99 on
the stream course running parallel to the Hadaikie River at A-101. However, it was
noticed that the structure is not designed to the requirement of land condition.
Modification and reconditioning of this structure is required to be done after
inspecting the site.
Check Dam:
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Another check dam was proposed across the Hadaikie River at A-102 for a length of
nearly 80-90 m further 1000 m downstream of arcuate check dam proposed at A-100.
Though there is no geophysical control available at this location, the VES conducted
at HD-2(VES-14) & HD-3(VES-15) and there results were considered for selecting
this site. River morphological feature of widening of river course with abandoned
course part with rugged topography points out that the sub-surface at this site may be
enriched with accumulated pebble and coarser materials. Expected storage over this
part may enhance the recharge to the aquifer as deep water table conditions exists
around this area.
Infiltration Wells:
As the VES results of HD-3(VES-15) & HD-4(VES-16) and existing deep water table
condition favours recharge strategies to be in a clustered manner over this part. Since,
the river surface condition exhibited fine sediments accumulation and VES results
also indicated fine sediments to a depth of 2-3 m, recharging to favourable sub-
surface formations through infiltration wells was thought to be of better strategy for
the north-central parts of the river course. Infiltration wells with a dia of 6 m and a
depth of 10 m were suggested at A-103 & A-104 locations. Further downstream, a
check dam was proposed at A-105 with an expectation of backwater of this water
harvesting structure to augment the infiltration well source availability over the area
of A-104. Apart from these two locations, one more infiltration well site was selected
further downstream at A-106 for construction with the same dimensions of 6 m dia
and 10 m depth. The VES (HD-5_VES-17) conducted near to this location indicated
occurrence of gravel and coarser sediments up to a depth of 8-10 m supports the
selection of this area for infiltration well.
Earthen Bund:
An earthen bund across the Hadaikie River was proposed at A-107 location
considering the river morphological conditions and probable low order of flow with
meagre velocity considering the gradient of the river terrain conditions. The VES
(HD-6_VES-18) conducted adjacent to this site indicate occurrence of coarser
sediments to a depth of 18 m from surface. Storage of water over a larger area
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expected to facilitate high percolation and recharge the coarser sediments and further
deeper medium to finer sediments extending until a depth of 38-40 m as deciphered
from VES results.
Percolation Pond:
Relics of paleo-river course in a circular shape at location A-108 taken as one of the
main criteria of suggesting a Percolation Pond as one of the suitable artificial recharge
strategy. Nearly 150 m dia area is available for creation of good storage. However,
the flat nature of terrain at this location warrants in recommending deepening of the
area by excavation and utilize the materials for creation of bund above the ground
level. Proper in let from the river should be made at lower level than the outlet for
letting out the water again back to the river should be designed for creating a constant
storage during the flow period. VES-18 results near to this site indicated that coarser
to finer sediments occurrence until a depth of 18 m. Although the water level is about
20 m around this area, the recharge through the percolation pond expected to stabilize
the water level without further decline over period of time.
6.2.10 1A-10:KHADAIKIE RIVER
Khadaikie River running parallel to Khadaikie River drains the area of north and north-
central part of sub-basin area on eastern part of Sub-basin and finally meets with Khadaikie at
Yawal Town. This river also intercepted by a Dam which restricted the free flow of monsoon
runoff from the catchment areas of Satpura Hills. Presently during high monsoon periods,
surplus flood period flow alone will drain by this river. The study on morphological features
of the river course reveals that the draining capacity is not much when compared to the
Hadaikie River. It is therefore expected that the transportation of boulders, cobbles and
pebbles may not be extensive and could be limited to shorter distance only.
The drainage basin area was geophysically covered with 10 VES for mapping the sub-surface
nature more or less along the stream length. The perception of sub-surface formations in the
form of cross-section was attempted and discussed under Geophysical Report. However, the
cross-section was reproduced below for utilizing the information for selection of sites for
recommending artificial recharge structures.
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The geophysical studies revealed that the near surface aquifer with adequate thickness is
restricted in its lateral extend and limited to a distance of few kms. from the foot hills. The
resistivity ranges of 40-85 Ohm-m of near surface aquifer/s for the area between KD-1(VES-
1) to KD-3(VES-4) depicts probable occurrence of coarser sediments of adequate thinness.
Further extension of this layer southwards transformed into medium to finer sediments as the
order of resistivity range observed becomes in lower order. However, an isolated feature of
occurrence of 70 Ohm.m at KD-5(VES-7) area alone could also be considered in the angle of
artificial recharge.
6.2.10.1 Artificial Recharge Strategies:

Based on hydrogeophysical conditions deciphered and study on river morphology, locations
suitable for practicing artificial recharge through appropriate methodology were attempted.
A list of structures and its geographical locations are tabulated and presented below.
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Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Khadaikie Bandhara
A-109 Stream 1-A 75.709486 21.2563806 573611 2350688
Khadaikie Weir
A-110 Stream 1-A 75.705953 21.2500083 573247 2349981
Khadaikie Arcuate Check Dam
A-111 Stream 1-A 75.706561 21.2358583 573317 2348415
Khadaikie Infil. Well
A-112 Stream 1-A 75.711572 21.2282722 573841 2347578
Khadaikie Levee
A-113 Stream 1-A 75.71115 21.2281167 573798 2347560
Khadaikie Infil. Well
A-114 Stream 1-A 75.714364 21.2136278 574138 2345958
Khadaikie Weir
A-115 Stream 1-A 75.712692 21.2129056 573965 2345877
Khadaikie Bandhara
A-116 Stream 1-A 75.70595 21.1823583 573280 2342493
Bandhara:
A storage structure in the form of bandhara type was envisaged to be constructed at

A-109 location considering the scope of harvesting the overflow water from the
Khadaikie Dam. Since this will be the first structure to harvest the water, attempts
have made to select the location where large amount water could be stored on the
river bed. Also, the VES results of KD-1(VES-1) and KD-2(VES-2) indicating
favourable sub-surface formations with adequate thickness supported this site
selection in between them. As the river topographic gradient expected to be high and
consequent flow velocity, the structure has to be designed and constructed with stone
masonry. Adequate care to be taken for release of excess water into the stream
through gates. The length of bandhara would be around 100-120 m. The height
should be decided after a detailed topographical survey of the area.
Weir:
A Weir type of structure was proposed further downstream of bandhara at A-110

location for harvesting the flow release from the above. The results VES - KD-
2(VES-2) near to this site supported creation of storage over this area for inducing
the recharge by impounding water. The weir length will be about 60-70 m and it is
recommended to be constructed here using RCC design having provision for good
embankment protection design to prevent erosion laterally.
Arcuate Check Dam:
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A check dam in arcuate manner was proposed at A-111 location near Vadri Kh.
village. The results of VES-KD-3A(VES-5) revealing more than 100 m thickness of
coarser to medium sediments forming near surface aquifer/s. Storage over the river
bed itself is expected to accelerate the recharge quantum to the aquifers which are
under exploitation around this area. Since the village is close to the river bank, the
height of the check dam to be restricted within the bank height. RCC type of
construction is preferable at this site.
Infiltration Well coupled with Levee:
Infiltration well with a dia of 6 m to a depth of 10 m was proposed at A-112 location

to recharge the sub-surface formations at a little deeper level in order to overcome the
effect of top low permeable soils. However, the river morphology at this location
indicated that the river bed of curved nature might have deposited coarser materials at
shallow depth levels and the accumulated deposits gaining some height from normal
river bed level may not allow the lean period/less flow period water to flow towards
eastern side of the river where the infiltration well is proposed to be located. In order
to induce the river flow condition during these periods, a Levee structure at A-113
was selected to retard and redirect the lean period flow towards the infiltration well
areas. Apart from this aspect, presence of such structure protects the embankment
during peak flow periods and retains the coarser materials at the surface around the
well area.
Infiltration Well coupled with Weir:
An infiltration well with a dia of 6 m and to a depth of 10 m was proposed at A-114

location on the eastern river bank side. The VES investigations above and below of
this site indicated that a medium to fine grained sediments extending to a depth of 20-
30 m may form as a receptive zone for inducing recharge. The observed water level
around this site being within this depth range as delineated depth range of near surface
aquifer and by recharging this zone will able to sustain the saturated thickness.
In order to create an assured water source availability for the infiltration well to
capture, a weir structure has been proposed at A-115 further downstream at a distance
of 50 m where the river narrows and facilitate to create a storage on the upstream
within available widened river course as observed in Google Image.
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Bandhara:
An bandhara with stone masonry to be constructed at A-116 location to harvest the

river flow before its confluence with Hadaikie River. The river course morphological
conditions on the upstream favours a condition of storage. The resistivity
investigations at KD-6(VES-8) and KD-7(VES-9) above and below this site suggests
that a thick medium to fine grained sediments extending downwards up to 30 m from
river bed level
6.2.11 1A-11:KHADAIKIE-MOR INTERSTREAM AREA

There are number of streams originating from the escarpment face of Satpura Hill Ranges
drains the inter stream area of Khadaikie and Mor Rivers independently and ultimately joins
to form Ijhvai River in south-central part of the Purna Basin. The drainage pattern of sub-
parallel nature marks that they are flowing over coarse sediments and specially the NE-SW of
Ijhvai River on the eastern part predict that the flow could be controlled by a major structural
feature to which other streams from western part joins. The drainage map of inter stream area
with recommended artificial recharge locations is presented below.
The inter basin area has been covered with six VES providing a fair coverage and the
interpreted results has given an insight on sub-surface conditions to be more conductive
indicating intercalated sand and clay domination over this area. With this background
understanding, the stream morphology has been studied and selected the location with
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appropriate harvesting structures. The recommended type of structures and its geographical
positions have been tabulated and presented below. Selection of recharge locations has been
restricted to north and north-central part of the basin as the CGWB litholog of Sangwi having
shallowness of bedrock (48 m) and dominating clay facies of sediments restricting the
attempts on selection further south of this part of this basin. Whereas, another exploratory
well litholog of Chitode on the west of Sangwi indicated deep basin with non-encounterance
of bedrock even at a depth of 323 m was reported. These observed conditions within a short
distance clearly indicate existence of a major structural feature (fault?) and probable control
over the linear draining feature of Ijhvai River as envisaged earlier.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Khadaikie-Mor Interstream Percolation Tank
A-117 1-A 75.724144 21.2300556 575145 2347781
area (Mini)
Khadaikie-Mor Interstream
A-118 Weir 1-A 75.73395 21.18605 576185 2342915
area
A-119 Check Dam 1-A 75.731011 21.1747778 575886 2341666
area
A-120 Check Dam 1-A 75.745919 21.2195056 577410 2346624
area
A-121 Infil. Well 1-A 75.748028 21.2038083 577637 2344887
area
A-122 Check Dam 1-A 75.746006 21.2030139 577428 2344798
area
A-123 Earthen Bund 1-A 75.745136 21.1912306 577344 2343494
area
A-124 Existing Structure 1-A 75.774883 21.2280028 580412 2347579
area
A-125 Infil. Well 1-A 75.775911 21.2283361 580518 2347616
area
A-126 Check Dam 1-A 75.774989 21.2458917 580413 2349559
area
A-127 Percolation Pond 1-A 75.783158 21.2397972 581264 2348888
area
Khadaikie-Mor Interstream Infil. Well (Large
A-128 1-A 75.781433 21.2362694 581087 2348497
area Dia.)
A-129 Inlet Channel 1-A 75.781608 21.2365333 581105 2348526
area

Having known the sub-surface conditions in general of low permeable nature, the strategies
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were chosen carefully knowing the surface conditions and restricted to mostly to adopt for
surface inducement of recharge in a cascading manner. There are thirteen locations where
structures have been proposed to cover the north and north-central parts of the area.
Percolation Tank (Mini):
The confluence part of two streams on the north-western most part of the basin was
selected as the surface condition favours for creation of medium storage (A-117). The
bunds for the tank could be constructed by excavating the soils from the proposed
storage area facilitating depth of storage. Though there are no geophysical
exploration data available, the morphological feature of this area suggests that there
could be permeable zone below the surface. The tank bund could be of curved length
of 80 to 100 m to withstand the impact flash runoff at times of heavy rainfall over this
part.
Weir:
A weir type of structure was selected at A-118 location just north of Chitode village
considering the CGWB litholog of exploratory well drilled to a depth of 323 m. The
litholog indicated a permeable zone extending to a depth of more 60 m from surface.
As the stream width is not more than 20 m, a weir type of structure for a height of 1-
1.5 m height may able to store the water in the foreshore area of the structure as the
width of stream is found to be more than 40 m. Creating storage over the permeable
area may able to replenish the aquifer tapped by dug wells.
Check Dam:
A check dam structure was proposed at A-119 location south of Chitode village
considering the favourable lithological sub-surface conditions available till a depth of
more than 60 m as revealed by CGWB exploratory well litholog. This structure also
on the same stream of earlier weir structure suggested. Here, check dam structure was
chosen as width availability is more than 50 m and a larger scope for creating a good
storage. The stream bed is to be excavated and utilized for protecting adjacent lands
from submergence.
Check Dam:
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A check dam structure was selected at the location of A-120, NE of Dongar Kathora
village as the stream has been fed by number of streams from the catchment. The
stream morphological features at this site also facilitate to create a good storage over
this location. The VES conducted on the northern side of this site indicate a receptive
zone of 8-9 m thick from surface followed by sandy clay layer of 11 m thick with
underlying medium to coarser sediments of 26 m. If the stored water percolates and
saturates the top permeable layer then this saturation may contribute to the medium to
coarser sediments through sandy clay layer over the time. However, the storage
banks to be created by excavating 1 or 2 m of stream bed. It is expected that the
removal of top layer of finer sediments may accelerate the percolation rate.
Coupled Infiltration Well and Check Dam:
An infiltration well with a dia of 6 m and to a depth of 10 m was proposed at A-121,

south of Dongar Kathora village on the downstream of the same stream tapped at A-
120. East of this site, the VES IJ-2(VES-123) results indicate that medium sediments
are occurring to a depth of 37 m which could be utilized as a recharge zone. In order
to recharge this layer quickly and directly, the infiltration well strategy was selected.
In order to create continuous availability of water resource, a check dam was
proposed to be constructed at A-122 location downstream of A-121. It is expected
that the storage created by this check dam will store the runoff water and make
available around the infiltration well as well as recharge through its surface area itself
enhancing the overall recharge around this area. However, the distance between these
two locations should be decided after doing the cadastral survey for height of storage
that could be created without inundating the surrounding area.
Earthen Bund:
An earthen bund was proposed at A-123 location north of Sangwi Buzurk village as
the stream bed width is about 100 m and storage could be created for about 400 m
length within the stream bed itself. Such a moderate storage over larger surface area
of moderate permeable river bed may induce recharge slowly as we expect the storage
to be for longer periods. This type of strategy was selected at this place due to
available information from Sangwi CGWB litholog which shows poor permeable
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strata at depth between 7.5 to 25 m followed by coarse sand layer for 6 m. As this
kind of lithological condition warrants one should create saturation above the poor
permeable strata so that water from saturated layer accepted by aquitard layer slowly
and recharges the underlying permeable formation with limited thickness and being
exploited for agriculture.
Existing Structure:
Existence of old structure was traced at A-124 which could be inactive and in a
dilated condition. Re-strengthening of this structure may facilitate in the creating a
storage over the stream bed. To utilize the storage created by this structure, an
infiltration well with a dia of 6 m to a depth of 10 m was proposed at A-125 on the
upstream within the storage. Nearby VES results of IJ-1(VES-122) indicate a
favourable permeable layer up to a depth of 32 m. The infiltration well is expected to
recharge this near surface aquifer zone. However, the distance between the existing
structure and the infiltration well to be decided after a detailed cadastral survey.
Check Dam:
In order to harvest the surplus flow from small reservoir constructed on Satpura Hills,
a site was selected on the downstream part of the draining stream by considering
stream morphological features and availability of stream width. A check dam strategy
was proposed at A-126 location having stream width of nearly 50 m and storage space
on upstream. The check dam is recommended to be constructed with stone masonry
for withstanding the sudden release pressure.
Percolation Pond:
A percolation pond of circular shape was proposed at A-127 location as the stream
course morphology supports such structure. Deepening of ponding area is necessary
to create depth storage and the excavated soils could be utilized in bund creation. The
pond dia may be around 35 to 40 m. Proper inlet and outlet provisions are to be
created.
Large Dia Infiltration Well and Inlet-Channel:
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An infiltration well with dia of 8 m to a depth of 10 m was proposed at A-128 location

downstream side of a natural bund seen across the stream. An inlet for carrying the
water stored in the stream on the upstream part of this bund to the well was also
suggested as A-129. However depending upon the field condition, the well location
could be shifted inside the storage of natural bund itself
6.2.12 1A-12: MOR RIVER SUB-BASIN
Another major tributary of Tapi River is Mor River which has limited drainage net-works in
the alluvial belts. But the river has its own catchment drainages in Satpura Plateau and
intercepted by a dam in the southern fringe of Satpura Hill Ranges. However, its drainage
width in the plains marks the quantum of monsoon peak flow occurred prior to the
interception and the prevailing bank heights in north-central part of the area reveal its past
flow velocity witnessed by this area. Due to interception and regulation of reservoir surplus
flow, presently the river carries only limited quantity of water and for a limited flow periods.
In the eastern part of Mor sub-basin, there are number of streams originates from the hill
slopes and ultimately joins the Mor River in south-central part before the river itself
confluence with Tapi River. The drainage map of the sub-basin with geophysical sites and
artificial recharge locations is presented below.
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Sixteen VES were conducted over the sub-basin for understanding the hydrogeological
conditions prevailing over this area. Most of these locations were distributed and makes the
findings to be representative of the areas. As these locations were of disbursed nature, while
discussing the artificial recharge strategies recommended at various locations were evaluated
by considering the results of VES nearby.
Owing to the general understanding of the sub-surface conditions, selected sites were mostly
confined to the north and north-central part of the sub-basin area. The south and south-
central part have not been considered as the results of geophysical studies and lithologs of
exploratory wells revealed clay domination in sub-surface. Similarly, the river course of Mor
River also was not considered as the width of the river to be large and as well low
contribution from river area. Various artificial recharge strategies and locations of these
structures were marked in the drainage map itself and details on structures and its co-
ordinates are tabulated and presented below.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

A-130 Mor Stream Weir 1-A 75.85395 21.2292778 588616 2347762
A-131 Mor Stream Infil. Well 1-A 75.855358 21.2245167 588765 2347236
A-132 Mor Stream Check Dam 1-A 75.857953 21.2206167 589037 2346806
A-134 Mor Stream Gabbion 1-A 75.857072 21.2041417 588955 2344981
A-135 Mor Stream Percolation Tank (Mini) 1-A 75.886828 21.2325806 592026 2348146
A-137 Mor Stream Earthen Bund 1-A 75.886169 21.2213083 591965 2346898
A-140 Mor Stream Percolation Tank 1-A 75.898808 21.2489639 593259 2349967
The various recharge strategies selected with site specific conditions discussed in detail
below
Weir: Run-off arresting structure in the form of a weir (A-130) was proposed in one
of the stream of the sub-basin to harvest the runoff generated from the foot hills and
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hill slopes. The width of the stream marks about the quantum of water being drained
by this stream during the monsoon. The location of this structure was selected where
the stream width narrows down and having a wider area on upstream. Being the first
interception for the stream under consideration, it is expected that this structure would
harvest a good amount of runoff. The width of stream at this location works out to be
50 m. However, the height of this structure is limited due to the non-availability of
bank height on either side. The height of the proposed structure should be decided
after carrying out cadastral survey.
Infiltration Well coupled with check dam: Further downstream of the same stream,
an infiltration well (A-131) with a dia of 6 m and for a depth of 10 m was proposed
considering the VES results of KM-1(VES-246) which revealed that medium to
coarser sediments occurrence till to a depth of 10 m followed by medium to fine
sediments of 30 m. Such a situation with 1 to 2 m of finer to clayey sediments at the
surface demanded that the recharge should be done below a level of 1 to 2 m from
river bed level. Sediments with favourable conditions being available over this area,
warranted to increase the availability of water source for the proposed infiltration well
to function effectively and for that purposed a check dam (A-133) was proposed
downstream of infiltration well at a distance of 100 m. The location of check dam
was chosen where the width of the stream is less and further on the upstream part, the
stream has a maximum width for creation of a good storage. Apart from these two
advantages, the observed bank height on either side of the stream facilitated to build
the structure to a moderate height for greater depth storage without causing
inundation.
Check Dam: Further downstream about 500 m of above recharge structures, one more
interception by another check dam (A-132) was proposed in the same stream to
harvest the entire runoff potential during monsoon periods. Apart from the natural
draining capacity, the proposed right bank recharge canal also to be made for
releasing water in to this stream. The VES results near to this site (BL-2_VES-85)
indicate probable existence of medium to fine grained sediments of 21 m thick from
near surface level itself. Storage of water over the stream bed may likely to induce
percolation into this near surface aquifer regime.
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Gabbion: Further downstream part of the same stream at a distance of nearly 2 kms.
near Kalmode village, a loose boulder dam in the form of a Gabbion (A-134) with
welded mesh is proposed to retard the stream flow for increasing the time of retention
of water over the stream bed. The geomorphic condition of upstream part of the
stream at this location facilitates in creation of larger area under submergence over the
stream bed as the stream attains 200 m width. Whereas, at gabbion recommended
location the stream width is only about 50 m. The VES results further downstream of
this site at BL-3(VES-86) though did not reveal a recharge receptive layer till to a
depth of 5 to 6 m at near surface level and then followed by a fine to medium
sediments of 30 m thickness, the suggested structure is expected to retard only the
stream flow making an increase in time of residence of water over larger area making
the low pervious layer to absorb water and make the deep percolation process to be of
moderate recharge potential.
Percolation Tank (Mini): A small reservoir creation by a tank at the confluence point
of two streams was proposed to act as percolation tank (A-135) at north of Khiroda
Pr. Yawal village. Out of these two streams, one on the eastern side drains from the
foot hills without any interceptions expected to drain good amount of monsoon water.
Whereas, on the other stream there are number of structures have been proposed and
only the surplus water will be drained into the proposed percolation tank. The width
of the stream upstream of selected site is quite considerable and large amount of water
could be stored in the stream bed. The length of the tank bund of 50 to 60 m,
preferably to be constructed with soil excavated from the stream bed itself. The tank
bund should be stone pitched on both sides to withstand the pressure of incoming
water with proper arrangement of waste weir or overflow weir. Some river bank
protection may be required to prevent spill of water over the adjacent areas. It is
expected that the release from the recharge canal may augment the source availability
for the reservoir. As the geophysical studies indicated that the northern part of this
sub-basin possess a favourable condition for artificial recharge, the percolation tank is
expected to perform in recharging.
Infiltration Well coupled with earthen bund: A infiltration well (A-136) with a dia
of 6 m to a depth of 10 m was proposed as the VES results of KR-1(VES-320) shows
presence of coarser to medium sediments till a depth of 50 m from the surface.
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Infiltration well at this site is expected to recharge this aquifer layer. However, the
availability of water source to the infiltration well to function to its full recharge
potential to be assured. In order to increase the availability of water source, at 50 m
downstream of infiltration well site, an earthen dam (A-137) was proposed to store
water in the river bed for continuous supply of water to the recharge well. The stream
morphology also favours in creation of storage as the stream width at this location
support in creation of a mini reservoir. The stream bank on either side is to be raised
by soils excavated from the river bed.
Infiltration Well coupled with check dam: An infiltration well (A-138) with a dia of
6 m and to a depth of 10 m was proposed in one of the stream which has an
independent catchment area from the hills. As being first recharge structure to tap the
runoff potential, it is expected to harvest the maximum benefit of the stream flow and
recharge the favourable zones at shallower level. Further to enhance the availability
of water resource to the recharge well, a check dam (A-139) was proposed at 30 m
downstream part of the stream for a cross length of 20 m. It is suggested that the
check dam to be build up with stone masonry to withstand the monsoon flow
pressure.
Percolation Tank: Another stream further east was studied and nearby catchment
part, the terrain conditions favoured a condition for creation of a good storage by
harvesting the monsoon runoff of two streams draining from the hills. A percolation
tank (A-140) strategy was selected for creating considerable storage with good depth
was perceived and suggested. The tank axis width of 80 m at selected location and
tank bund height might create a mini reservoir for a length about 500 m on the
upstream. Before construction, cadastral survey to be carried out to decide upon the
height of the tank. As there are no active cultivation seen on either side of this site,
the storage creation at this location may not hinder any activities. However, adequate
care should be taken to conserve the water within the area of ponding itself. It is
expected that owing to the advantageous hydrogeological conditions, the effectiveness
of this percolation tank would be of higher order and facilitate the aquifers further
downstream side.
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Check Dam: Further downstream of the same stream which has been intercepted by
percolation tank joined by another major stream draining from western part. To
harness the combined runoff potential of overflow of the stream and entire runoff of
the other stream, a check dam was proposed below the confluence zone at A-141.
The VES results of SA-1(VES-313) conducted on the upstream revealed a thick
permeable zone of 2 m thick at the surface followed by 14 m thick medium to fine
sediments resting over again a permeable layer of 27 m thickness. Occurrence of
more than 40 m thick favourable layer forming near surface aquifer system over this
area supports the surface induced recharge strategies.
6.2.13 1A-13: SUKHI RIVER SUB-BASIN AR REPORT
Sukhi River is another major tributary of Tapi River and drains from Satpura Plateau and
flow through the plains before joining the Tapi River in south. There are no major streamlets
for Sukhi River in the plains and itself drains copious runoff from its catchment. However,
this river was intercepted by a dam structure at the fringe of Satpura Hill Range. Having
intercepted, the flow at present is restricted only during the surplus periods of dam release.
With the background understanding of the study basin, artificial recharge site selection was
restricted in north and north-central part and no further sites were studied in southern part of
the river. As such, the southern part is being irrigated by canal water and with dominance of
clay facies of sediments in sub-surface, augmentation through surface inducement was not
considered as a strategy. Selection of artificial recharge strategies and sites suitable for the
recommended structures was facilitated by geophysical studies and river morphological
features. Sukhi River Basin with artificial recharge sites is presented as a Google Image
below.
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VES investigations along the river course were carried out at six locations to map the sub-
surface probable litho-sequences. Coarse sediments having considerable thickness is found
to be extending from the foot hills till SK-4(VES-93) and the litholog of CGWB borehole at
Borkheda village on the western part of River Sukhi in between SK-3(VES-92) and SK-
4(VES-93) revealed coarser sediments thickness of 271 m. Whereas, the litholog of Wagoda
near SK-5 indicates that the thickness reduces to 70 m followed by clay facies domination
further deeper. Geophysical Report deals the descriptions on sub-surface features more
elaboratively about this sub-basin. With this knowledge on lithology and geophysical
characteristics of the sub-surface formations, sites were selected at locations and strategies
were framed to suit river morphological conditions. The various strategies suggested with
their co-ordinates are tabulated and presented below.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_ Loc_

Code Rech.struc Project Code
142 A-142 Sukhi River Infil. Well 1-A 75.939025 21.2435528 597436 2349392
143 A-143 Sukhi River Infil. Well (Large Dia.) 1-A 75.954669 21.2254417 599071 2347397
144 A-144 Sukhi River Arcuate Check Dam 1-A 75.953831 21.2216472 598987 2346977
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As listed above in the table, most of the structures were suggested to make the river bed to
come under water to the maximum possible making the pervious formations below the bed
level to accommodate maximum water recharged from the river bed. Each of these structures
according to site characteristics elaborated briefly. This is one of the major river to be fed by
Right bank Recharge Canal as the formations are more conducive to recharge.
Infiltration Well: An infiltration well (A-142) with a dia of 6 m and to a depth of 10

m was proposed at this site to recharge the sub-surface formation by transferring of
water from the river. Having located nearby foot hill and south of Lohare village, the
site was selected by seeing the morphological feature of river where it widens to a
width of 200 m from 100 m. This situation thought to be an advantageous condition
and sudden reduction in flow velocity at the infiltration well site for the safety of the
structure. However, suitable arrangements to be made for the river water to occupy
the area around the infiltration well. While designing, the infiltration well to be
designed with porous concrete facilitating the river water to enter the well freely from
all around the well periphery. Necessary filtration arrangements also will be designed
at nearby river bed level so that suspended sediments may not get the access to enter
the well.
Large dia Infiltration Well coupled with check dam: An infiltration well with a dia
of 8 m and to a depth of 10 m was selected as a suitable strategy at A-143 location
east of Kumbarkheda village. The results of VES-SK-3(VES-92) indicates that from
the riverbed till to a depth of 65 m, suitable formation of coarser to medium sediments
occurs favouring a condition for large volume transfer. However, taking the river
morphological conditions, an arcuate check dam (A-144) also was suggested on
downstream to create storage availability on the river for the infiltration well recharge
process.
Infiltration Well: One more Infiltration Well further with a dia of 6 m and for a depth
of 10 m further downstream of 2 km from the earlier location was recommended at
A-145 location to induce recharge to sub-surface on the basis of SK-4(VES-93) VES
results which indicated 60 m thick pile of medium to coarser sediments. Though it
was anticipated a lesser flow at this location because of interception of check dam at
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A-144, the overflow water could be harvested and utilized. Further, the release from
recharge canal may able carry the water by the river and reach this location.
Infiltration Well: Another Infiltration Well with a dia of 6 m and for a depth of 10 m
was selected as a strategy at A-146 location west of Nimbhore village on the Sukhi
River. The VES (SK-5) results indicate that the sub-surface formations becoming
finer from coarser in the north of this location. The order of resistivity of 13-14 Ohm-
m clearly indicated that the formation is of fine sediments admixed with clay.
However, considering the thickness of 47 m to be worth of attempting the recharge at
this location with expected slower recharge process. Also, the availability of water in
the river may also to be moderate to low and only during high rainfall years, the flow
is expected to reach this far end.
Infiltration Well: One more infiltration well with a dia of 6 m to a depth of 10 m at

A-147 location near Dasanur village just near to the railway line was selected as the
tail-end recharge point. A very thick pile of sediments of 7-8 Ohm.m with a thickness
of 40 m was delineated by SK-6(VES-95) VES though not encourages to adopt any
recharge strategy at this location, a recharge structure was proposed considering the
availability of finer sediments with admixture of clay with considerable thickness.
6.2.14 1A-14: SUKHI MOTHRAN RIVER SUB-BASIN
Mothran is another river which originates from Satpura Hill Ranges with all its tributaries
drains the area and ultimately joins the Tap River in the south. The drainage net works
exhibiting parallel to sub-parallel drainage pattern indicating that the sub-basin area are
probably of coarser to medium sediments at near surface. Major important town of Raver of
Jalgaon district falls within the sub-basin. Most of the streams which has good catchment
net-works have been intercepted in the hill ranges itself except the one on the eastern extreme
of the basin which passes through the east of Raver Town and finally joins with rest of the
streams at south of Raver Town. The drainage map of the sub-basin in the form of Google
Image with artificial recharge locations is presented below.
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Most of the streams which have been intercepted already are considered for selection of sites
for artificial recharge with an idea of stream availability for releasing the water from the
proposed recharge canal. Similar to other sub-basins, the north and north-central part of
stream courses have been preferred for selection of artificial recharge strategies. The selected
locations have been marked in the drainage map itself and its locations, type of structures
suggested with geographical positions have been tabulated and presented. However, while
discussing each structure, they have been grouped into eastern and western clusters
facilitating to describe.
Western Part:
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To the west of Raver Town, two major streams drain the area independently with their
drainage net-works. These two streams have been intercepted by two dams arresting the flow
further southwards into the plains during the monsoon. One of the western most stream of
the sub-basin area has been taken up for stream morphological studies and geophysical
findings around this stream course area for selecting suitable sites for harvesting structures to
induce recharge to the aquifers. They have been listed below under Sukhi-Mothran Inter
Stream area.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Sukhi-Mothran Inter stream
A-148 Check Dam 1-A 75.967878 21.2516361 600424 2350305
area
A-149 Earthen Bund 1-A 75.972106 21.2471278 600866 2349808
area
A-150 Gabbion 1-A 75.975644 21.256525 601227 2350851
area
A-151 Infil. Well 1-A 75.977203 21.2531611 601391 2350480
area
A-152 Check Dam 1-A 75.976903 21.2529083 601360 2350451
area
A-153 Check Dam 1-A 75.981014 21.2664167 601777 2351949
area
Check Dam: A check dam (A-148) was proposed across the stream draining from the
north with drainage net-works expected to carry water on a good rainy day during the
monsoon period. However, the stream meager width at the selected location shows
that the flow may not be high but moderate on a normal rainfall day. In order to
harvest the generated runoff volume, a check dam was selected as a suitable strategy
just north of Utakheda village. Release of water from recharge canal to the stream is
expected to increase the artificial recharge potential through this recharge structure
during non-rainy days. CGWB borehole in Utakheda village indicated that nearly 50
m of sediments from the surface level is coarse sand and gravelly. Expecting the
same condition in the north of this village also, the location was selected.
Earthen Bund: An earthen bund (A-149) was proposed further downstream to store
more water in the stream bed itself taking advantage of available permeable formation
in sub-surface as revealed by CGWB lithologs of Utakheda exploratory site. The
stream morphology facilitated to select this location as the stream widens to nearly
100 m. The width of the stream at the proposed structure construction is about 50 to
60 m. In order to avoid submergence of neighbouring lands, it is suggested to
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excavate the river bed sediments itself for 1 to 2 m and utilize the soil for construction
of bund.
Gabbion: A Gabbion structure (A-150) was proposed in the adjacent stream towards
east of the harvested stream down below Kusumba village. As the stream width is too
narrow, to retard the water flow Gabbion structure was preferred. The Gabbion
should be build with loose boulders and rocks available at the foot hills. However, for
stability the Gabbion structure should be provided with Steel mesh.
Infiltration Well coupled with Check Dam: An infiltration well (A-151) with a dia
of 6 m and a depth of 10 m was proposed further downstream of A-150 site for
recharging the aquifer zone. In order to increase the availability of source for
recharge, a Check Dam (A-152) was proposed immediate downstream part. The
stream morphology favours in creating storage with a lesser depth of water column.
Check Dam: Harvesting the independent stream runoff draining further eastern side
and parallel to the earlier stream discussed for infiltration well and check dam, a
Check Dam (A-153) was proposed over this stream also after studying the stream
morphology. The VES results of MT-1(VES-96) on north and MT-1A(VES-97) on
further east of this site indicated favourable conditions for surface inducement. The
expected width of the stream is about 17 m and a storage length of 80 m could be
created at this site. It is recommended that the water should be released into this
stream from Recharge Canal for assuring the water availability for inducing recharge.
6.2.15 1A-15: MOTHRAN RIVER
Artificial Recharge strategies are chosen appropriately depending upon the sub-surface
conditions mapped through geophysical surveys and river morphological features. The area
considered for selecting the locations was restricted up to Raver only. Further part of the river
course area towards south was not considered for surface inducement since clay becomes
dominant from shallow depth itself. The river being intercepted by a dam in the Satpura hill
range, it is expected that flow in the course further south of Satpura Range restricted only
during surplus release from the dam. Having known the limited flow condition, the structures
were chosen to harvest the surplus flow and release from recharge canal. Total number of 7
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new structures has been proposed apart from existing 5 structures in the river course. The
recommended type of harvesting structure and its geographical locations have been presented
along with the existing structures in a Table form below.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_
Infil. Well (Large
A-154 Mothran Stream 1-A 75.999889 21.2712778 603732 2352500
Dia.)
A-155 Mothran Stream Levee-I 1-A 76.000247 21.2716778 603769 2352544
A-156 Mothran Stream Levee-II 1-A 75.999742 21.2714944 603717 2352523
A-157 Mothran Stream Arcuate Dam 1-A 76.001689 21.2705917 603919 2352425
A-158 Mothran Stream Existing Structure 1-A 76.000167 21.267025 603764 2352029
A-161 Mothran Stream Infil. Well 1-A 76.009047 21.2454944 604701 2349652
A-162 Mothran Stream Check Dam 1-A 76.009522 21.2453472 604750 2349636
Infiltration Well (Large Dia) coupled with Levees: Nearly 2 kms. south of foot hills,
where the river makes a meandering trend was taken as an advantageous point to
locate the infiltration well (A-154) of 8 m dia and for a depth of 10 m. However,
knowing the limited flow conditions, to divert and redirect the flow of water in the
river course at this location, two supporting structures of Levee type (A-155 and A-
156) were recommended having one each on the upstream and downstream of the
infiltration well. The VES result of MT-1A(VES-97) nearby this location indicated a
permeable formation extending to a depth of 4 m and followed by a semi-permeable
formation extending further downwards till 34 m depth. This situation encouraged in
selection of infiltration strategy at this location with the support of Levees for making
the water available near the recharge well.
Arcuate Check Dam: A check dam structure in crescent shape (A-157) was proposed
further downstream of the earlier discussed structures to enhance water availability as
well to store water over more area of shallow permeable formation. As these earlier
structures of Levee nature only divert and redirect the water flow, the flow in the river
course was aimed to harvest the river flow and create storage over the river bed. This
structure will become more active if the recharge canal releases water.
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Existing Structures: There are three structures already in a cascading manner further
downstream. These structures have been identified and marked with numbers of A-
158 to A-160. These structures though looks in active mode, it may requires field
inspection and utilize them for Mega Artificial Recharge Scheme.
Infiltration Well coupled with Check Dam: An infiltration well (A-161) with a dia
of 6 m and for a depth of 10 m was suggested further downstream of the earlier
discussed existing structures. The release of water from recharge canal if it is
adequate, then the further downward flow from the existing structures could be
harvested by a check dam proposed at A-162 at 300 m downstream of A-160. This
facilitate in creation of storage to sustain the availability of water for the infiltration
well to recharge the aquifer. VES-MT-2(VES-98) conducted nearby this site
indicates a semi-permeable formation till to a depth of 18 m which could be recharged
by the proposed infiltration well.
Existing Structure: Two more existing structures in the form of check dam were
identified in the river course at A-163 and A-164 locations. The existence of such
structures prior to present survey indicates that the river carries consider flow of water
during monsoon months itself which gave us a confidence of further scope on
harvesting by the newly suggested structures in addition to the assured release of
water from recharge canal.
Infiltration Well: An infiltration well (A-165) with a dia of 6 m and for a depth of 10
m was suggested as one of the recharge measure. The location of A-165 was selected
inside the ponding area of existing check dam structure of A-164 making an assured
availability of water. Although, the VES conducted NE part of this AR location
indicated a very shallow bedrock, it is expected that the recharge through infiltration
well may able to saturate the weathered part of the basalt during post-monsoon
periods when the reservoir holds water for longer periods due to presence of silt/clay
in the reservoir bed. Whereas, on the southwestern part of this location, the VES
conducted at MT-3(VES-99) has shown a different picture of sub-surface nature with
weathering extending to a depth of 18 m. Therefore, the induced recharge plume may
able to move towards SW part of the river and benefit the wells on this side.
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6.2.16 1A-16: BOKHAR-KIRILLA RIVER SUB-BASIN AR REPORT

Bokhar and Kirilla Rivers are important tributaries of Tapi River draining from their own
catchments in Satpura Range Plateau parts and converges together in the middle of the study
basin at NE of Raver Town. Number of streams originating from the slopes of Satpura
ranges contributes surface runoff water to these two rivers. These two rivers flow has been
intercepted by independent dams in the fringes of Satpura Range and restricted the flow of
water in to the plains at present. The other streamlets only contribute during the monsoon
from their catchment parts at present during monsoon to these rivers. During excess
monsoon periods, these two dams release the water in to the rivers once they attain above the
Flood Reservoir Levels. The drainage pattern of these two Rivers is linear and finally
confluence with each other. The Sub-basin drainages were presented in the form of Google
Image with locations of artificial recharge locations selected for Mega Artificial Recharge
Program.
The sub-basin area has been extensively covered by geophysical surveys for understanding
the sub-surface nature of this basin. VES studies have indicated that the permeable
formations with arenaceous sediments are restricted only up to village Kherkale Bk. village at
the north-central part and further southwards the sediments are becoming more argillaceous.
Even the delineated disposition of permeable formations sharply thins towards BK-3(VES-
104) location which is about 5 to 6 kms. from the foot hills. Electrical Resistivity
Tomography studies conducted around Bokhari village also indicated the presence of finer to
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clayey sediments from near surface level itself.
Having known insight of basin structure and sedimentary sequences inferred from north to
south, artificial recharge locations were carefully selected in north and north-central parts
only for harnessing the surface runoff during monsoon months. List of artificial recharge
strategies selected for recharging the permeable formations at near surface were tabulated
along with their respective co-ordinates and presented below.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

A- Bokhar-Kirilla Existing
166 Streams Structure 1-A 76.014497 21.3136889 605218 2357204
A- Bokhar-Kirilla Infil. Well
167 Streams 1-A 76.015011 21.3122667 605272 2357047
A- Bokhar-Kirilla Check Dam
168 Streams 1-A 76.023806 21.3100333 606186 2356805
A- Bokhar-Kirilla Existing
169 Streams Structure 1-A 76.0364 21.3003861 607499 2355746
170 Streams 1-A 76.036072 21.3007722 607465 2355789
A- Bokhar-Kirilla Existing Levee
171 Streams 1-A 76.055689 21.3209056 609485 2358031
172 Streams (Small Dia) 1-A 76.055683 21.3206139 609484 2357998
173 Streams 1-A 76.060511 21.3153028 609989 2357414
A- Bokhar-Kirilla Bandhara
174 Streams 1-A 76.055661 21.3089361 609491 2356706
Among the listed 9 locations, three structures were already in existence and only 6 new
structures have been proposed on both these rivers confining to northern part only. The
description on each structure has been presented according to strategy and locations.
Existing Structures: Three existing structures were identified in the area considered
for artificial recharge implementation and they are at A-166; A-169 and A-171.
Among these three structures, the structure at A-169 requires reconditioning as
breaching was noticed on the eastern part of this structure. This has to be plugged for
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creating the storage to supply water for the infiltration well at A-170 to get the benefit
of storage.
Infiltration Wells: Three infiltration wells with a dia of 6 m and 10 m depth and one
with dia of 3 m and a depth of 10 m were proposed for augmenting the recharge
process to the shallow permeable aquifer. The respective locations are A-167; A-170
and A-173. Among these three, the infiltration well at A-170 was selected within the
ponding area of existing check dam at A-169.
Infiltration Well coupled with existing Levee Structure: A smaller dia of 3 m dia to
a depth of 10 m was suggested at A-172 in Kirilla River as a strategy for recharging
the aquifer by tapping the diverted flow from an existing Levee structure at A-171.
Check Dam: A Check Dam was proposed at A-168 location for about a length of 40
m just before the Bokhar River makes a curvature in its flow course. It is expected
that storage created at this location able to recharge coarser sediments thickness of
nearly 28 m obtained from interpreted results of nearby VES conducted at BK-
2(VES-103).
Bandhara: A structure in the design of a Bandhara nature is suggested at A-174

location to tap the flow in Kirilla River near village Pimpri. The nearby VES KL-
2(VES-109) results shows that a coarse sediments at near surface found to be
extending to a depth of 6 m followed by fine to medium sediments up to a depth of 37
m. It is anticipated the high permeable layer at this location may facilitate the stored
water to percolate at faster rate and further induce recharge to the finer to medium
sediments down below over this area.
6.2.17 1A-17: GANGAPURI STREAM SUB-BASIN AR REPORT
Gangapuri Stream and its net-works is one another major drainage system which ultimately
joins the Tapi River in the south. One more drainage course existing between Kirilla River
and Gangapuri Stream is also considered for discussion under this part. Most of these
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streams running parallel to each other originates from Satpura Hill Range escarpment face
and from foot hills of this sub-basin area drains southward and ultimately drains into Tapi
River. The drainage course of these streams with limited width exhibits, the carrying
capacity is to be moderate to poor except the main Gangapuri Stream which has a moderate
catchment in the Satpura Plateau region itself and further also it is intercepted by a Dam in
the plateau itself. The drainage basin map with selected locations for artificial recharge
strategies has been presented below in the form of Google Image.
Similar to other sub-basins, the selected recharge strategies were not different as the
geophysical investigations over the sub-basin indicated deeper basin structure. However, the
north-western part of this sub-basin is much more coarser than the central and southern parts
as revealed by geophysical studies. Keeping the general set-up of the basin, the artificial
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recharge structures were conceived keeping effective structures in the north-western parts and
depending upon the river morphological conditions few structures have been proposed in
other parts of the basin. Among the 13 locations identified, 6 structures were already exists.
The strategies selected according to the river morphological conditions with their locations
have been presented in the form of a Table below.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

A-175 Gangapuri Stream Check Dam 1-A 76.087694 21.3187083 612806 2357810
A-177 Gangapuri Stream Weir 1-A 76.107542 21.3202833 614863 2357999
A-178 Gangapuri Stream Existing Structure 1-A 76.102917 21.3203778 614384 2358006
A-180 Gangapuri Stream Percolation Pond 1-A 76.105567 21.3203167 614659 2358001
A-181 Gangapuri Stream Infil. Well 1-A 76.105633 21.3202167 614666 2357990
Water way
A-183 Gangapuri Stream 1-A 76.113592 21.3130083 615497 2357198
Plugging Wall
Existing
Rectangular Pond
Check Dam: Tow check dams at A-175 and A-167 were proposed on the north-
western part of the sub-basin for harnessing the runoff potential from the drainages
originating of their catchment areas on north of Ahirwadi village. The check dam
proposed at A-175 harnesses the runoff of a stream let before its confluence with
other streams further downstream. Whereas, the check dam at A-176 was selected to
have the entire stream flow quantity . Both these locations have been selected on the
basis of VES results of AH-2(VES-299) and AH-3(VES-300) which shows
availability of medium to coarser sediments of 15 to 25 m thickness near surface. The
surface inducement of recharge through these two check dams expected to saturate
this layer and further deeper formations.
Weir: A small weir was proposed at A-177 location across the main stream course of
Gangapuri to further harness the surplus flow released from the reservoir as already
two more existing check dams in the same stream on upstream in the parts of
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meandering course. The present structure of Weir was proposed further downstream
to strengthen the source availability of water in the form of a Percolation Pond at A-
180 just above this location. Also, the weir is expected to harness additional runoff
from an independent stream draining further east of the Gangapuri stream.
Percolation Pond and Infiltration Well: Geomorphologically the area at A-180 looks
like depression or manmade pond in the course of Gangapuri Stream which could be
converted into a Pond exclusively for percolation by diverting the stream flow into it
and strengthening the bunds by excavating the soils from pond area. Deepening of
the pond area may help an increase in storage volume as well top layer of silts
deposited over the years. An infiltration well (A-181) also suggested inside the pond
with a dia of 6 m to a depth of 10 m for further enhancing the recharge. The Weir
suggested at A-177 and its back water is expected to retain more period of time during
and after monsoon period. The results of VES AH-1(VES-298) indicated a
permeable bed of nearly 8 m thick from surface nearby this site. It is expected that
recharging through infiltration well may lessen the time of saturating this layer and
thereby accelerate the recharge to further depth layers.
Existing Structure and Waterway Plugging Wall: Existing structure of a Check

Dam was noticed further downstream part of Gangapuri stream at A-182 location on
north of Padale Bk. village. Studying on ponding area of this structure, the stream
water was making a bye-pass route without contributing water to this structure. This
observed short-cut feature is due to man-made and this should be plugged by a CC
wall at A-183 as a prevention strategy to make the stream water to flow in its original
course.
Existing Structures and coupling of Infiltration Well: Two existing structures in the
form of check dam at A-184 and A-185 were identified in Gangapuri Stream further
downstream south of Nirul Village. Taking advantage of existence of a structure, a
Infilttration Well with a dia of 6 m and a depth of 10 m was suggested as a suitable
recharge structure. The infiltration well at A-186 to be within the ponding area of
check dam at A-185.
Existing Rectangular Pond: A storage structure in the form of a rectangular shape

tapping the stream flow further east of Ganapuri Stream was noticed at A-187
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location north of Biroda village. The tonal reflection of this area by the Google Image
suggest that there could calcium rich sediments in the form of Kankar in ponding
area. Utilization of this structure by leveling the bottom and strengthening the bunds
are suggested for creation of adequate storage.
Weir: The stream flowing parallel on adjacent west side of the stream tapped at A-
187 studied and Weir structure was proposed at A-188 location after studying the
stream course morphology. At this location, the stream takes a curvature at present by
which a morphology of widening attracted to utilize this area for ponding by
suggesting a weir just down below. It is also suggested the proposed ponding area to
be excavated and the material could be utilized for strengthening the bunds on all
sides.
6.2.18 1A-18: GANGAPURI-UTAWALI RIVER INTERSTREAM

AREA AR REPORT
Further east of Gangapuri Stream, there are number of streams originates from the hills of
Satpura Range and flows independently and confluences with Tapi River in the south.
Among these, two are the major streams which are locally called as Bolana and Utawali
Streams. Most of these streams with a good net-work of drainages in a fan shaped manner till
the north-central parts and joins together to form main streams. The drainage net-works of the
inter-stream area under discussion in the form of Google Image has been presented for
discussions and with selected locations for artificial recharge structures.
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Geophysical studies conducted in the sub-basin area clearly indicate that the thickness of
sediments downstream of foot hill areas reduces along with limited areas of bazada cover.
Probably this could be due to shallow bedrock occurrence. Also, the resistivity signatures do
indicates that the texture of sediments becomes regionally medium to finer with more
intercalation of clay. Further, there could be number of structural features extending down
south from the Satpura Hills may influence occurrence of groundwater within basalts at
shallow depths.
West part of Interstream sub-basin
Immediate east of Gangapuri Stream, a major stream net-work which ultimately joins the
Gangapuri Stream at extreme southern part is taken for discussion for artificial recharge
structures. The sudden turn of this stream towards west in southern part at south of Loni
Town may be attributable to the bedrock topography control over this area. CGWB
exploratory well lithologs of Loni also supports the earlier inference of reported occurrence
of basalt from a meter onwards. The drainage with locations of AR structures proposed is
presented below.
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Artificial Recharge strategies framed for this drainage net-works are similar to other sub-
basin areas and restricted to north-central parts only. The various types of structures and
location criteria for selection are discussed briefly site specifically. Among the five locations
considered for this drainage part, one at the foot hill was an existing pond and the rest four
are meant for creation of surface storage structures in the form of Weir and Ponds. The
details on structures and its geographical locations were presented in a tabular form below.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Gangapuri- Existing
A-189 Utawali(MP) Rectangular 1-A 76.145922 21.3403444 618828 2360248
Stream Area Pond
Gangapuri-
A-190 Utawali(MP) Weir 1-A 76.155447 21.3333444 619822 2359480
Stream Area
Gangapuri-
Percolation
A-194 Utawali(MP) 1-A 76.155769 21.3306611 619857 2359183
Pond
Stream Area
Gangapuri-
A-195 Utawali(MP) Weir 1-A 76.15625 21.3303139 619907 2359145
Stream Area
Gangapuri-
A-196 Utawali(MP) Pond 1-A 76.155172 21.3083472 619813 2356713
Stream Area
Existing Pond: A rectangular shape pond (A-189) exists at the foot hills by tapping
the runoff generated from the hills. It is south of Bada Buzurg Bholana village and
the image reflects that the ponding area is of basalts probably. The presence of an
outlet and relics of unfinished canal further down-south indicates that the pond was
created for irrigation purposes. However, the existing condition of this structure and
canal reveals that they are inactive at present. Presence of this structure prevents the
surface flow further downwards and the same pond could be used as a storage
structure of recharge canal water and then regulated through the canal to the stream
during post monsoon periods for better increment of recharge potential of structures
proposed further downstream. However, the canal should be extended for about 150
m up to the stream to feed.
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Weir: A Weir type of structure was recommended at A-190 location just below the
convergence of streams of one draining from existing pond discussed earlier and the
other draining independently on east. However, the width of this stream is about 10
m only and with less stream banks height preventing a good storage creation. Such a
situation warrants a small weir type of structure only creating storage within the
stream itself and the rest flows further down over the weir. VES conducted further
east this site at BO-1(VES-132) indicated that there could be a medium to finer
sediments up to a depth of 25 m. With this information, the storage over the stream
bed due to weir may able to recharge this semi-permeable formation. As it was
proposed to release the water during post-monsoon period, the recharge may become
more effective.
Percolation Pond with supporting Weir: Further downstream of earlier structure,

taking advantage of morphology and relics of circular depression adjacent to the
stream, favour in creation of a pond with reconditioning of the depression with good
bund construction at A-194. The dia of pond of 60 m and more or less in a circular
shape is expected to create a good storage for inducement of percolation over this
area. In order to create storage for longer periods, a weir at A-195 was also suggested
as a supporting strategy to arrest the stream flow further downwards. The backwater
of this storage structure keeps the pond with water.
Pond: Another relic of circular pond at A-196 was identified near to the same stream
further southward and thought to be a suitable location for creating a storage in the
form of a pond. However, necessary steps to be taken to divert the stream water
towards the pond by channeling the stream water into this area. Owing to the meager
flow over this stream at this far extent of the stream, supporting structure of a drain
channel was proposed to this pond at this site. It is also necessary to deepen this pond
and create a safe bund on all sides.
6.2.19 1A-19: BOLANA STREAM SUB-BASIN:
Bolana stream with its drainage net-works is another major stream drains from Satpura hills
and flow towards south and joins independently with Tapi River. As we expect the sediments
are confined to north only with limited southward extension, the selection of sites for water
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harvesting structures were also restricted to the northern parts only. The drainage pattern is
parallel to sub-parallel draining from catchments Drainage map with recommended locations
is presented as an image below.

With known understanding of the drainage basin configuration, the recommendations were
restricted to a minimum of three sites to harvest the monsoon runoff generated by Bolana
stream and its net-works.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_
Gangapuri-
A-191 Utawali(MP) Stream Check Dam 1-A 76.168594 21.3319694 621186 2359338
Area
Gangapuri-
A-192 Utawali(MP) Stream Weir 1-A 76.172547 21.3294361 621598 2359061
Area
Gangapuri-
Earthen
A-193 Utawali(MP) Stream 1-A 76.189397 21.3238861 623351 2358459
Bund
Area
Check Dam: A check Dam for a length of 20 m was proposed at A-191 location after
studying the stream morphology and with the help of VES results of PT-1(VES-297)
observed nearby this location. The stream course study in image supported the
availability of area behind the check dam location for a width of 50 m for storage
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creation. The stream flow could be enhanced by releasing water from the proposed
recharge canal. As being the first interception, from a good net-work of streams on
upstream, adequate care should be taken for structural stability. However, height for
the structure is limited with flatness of the area.
Weir: Another storage structure in the form of a Weir was recommended at A-192
location 500 m downstream of the earlier structure to harvest the surplus flow. At this
location also, the stream width and ground flatness did not allow to create even
moderate storage. The results of VES BO-2(VES-133) observed further south
indicate a layer of 24 Ohm-m with a thickness of 16 m characterizes the site to be
appropriate for implementing the recharge structure. The top layer of 18 Ohm-m with
a thickness of 5 m found to be more suitable for the proposed surface methods.
Earthen Bund: On west of Rasulpura village, widening of this stream was noticed in
Google Image and this location thought to be better for creating more storage by
harvesting all the monsoon runoff water. Nearly 200 m in length and for a width of
50 m storage availability necessitated in recommending a earthen bund for creating a
good storage for recharging through vast stream bed area. However, as the depth of
the stream is limited, it is recommended to consider a bund height of 1 to 1.5 m only.
It is recommended to survey this location before taking a decision on height of the
bund.
6.2.20 1A-20: BOLANA-UTAWALI INTER-STREAM AREA

The inter-stream area between Bolana and Utawali streams with red loamy soil cover is
drained by a single stream with number of streamlets independently draining from the
Satpura Hills ultimately joining together to form main drainage. The fan shaped drainage
net-works probably indicates that the flow area down the hill is predominantly covered with
sediments of limited thickness. Having seen the geomorphological reflections, selection of
recharge structures has been restricted within this area itself. The drainage map of the inter-
stream area with selected locations is presented as a Google Image. The results of
geophysical investigations carried out over these parts were also considered for recharge
structures site selection. The results of PW-1 and PW-2(VES-138) indicated that
rechargeable zone extends up to a depth of 15-25 m.
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Based on the soil textural reflections and geophysical findings, very limited locations were
only selected for initiating artificial recharge through harvesting the runoff. All the four
locations selected for the inter-stream area under consideration have independent drainage
system enabling to harvest the runoff from their respective catchment areas. The following
table presents types of structures suggested with existing structures and their co-ordinates.
Weir: Artificial Recharge structure in the form of a Weir was recommended at A-197
location at the confluence of two streams in which one has been already intercepted
by a structure. The other one since having a large catchment area and number of
stream-lets, is expected to contribute more runoff water to the proposed structure
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Gangapuri-
Area
Gangapuri-
Area
Gangapuri-
Area
Gangapuri-
Area
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Weir: Another location at A-198 was selected in the adjacent stream running parallel
to the earlier stream discussed. With a limited drainage length of this stream, the
runoff may not able to generate more runoff but however, the flow could be
supplemented by releasing water from the proposed artificial recharge canal. The
proposed structure could able to create a storage length of 60 m with a width of 15 m.
In addition, the anticipated storage area could be excavated to deepen the reservoir
and as well use the excavated materials for strengthening the flanks of reservoir.
Weir: The drainage at extreme east of inter-stream basin area drains with large
number of stream-lets is expected to generate more runoff during good monsoon
season. The selected location at A-208 for weir structure facilitates to store more as
the stream widens at this location. It is recommended to deepen the storage area and
utilize the excavated soils to strengthen the flanks of the storage area.
Weir: One more Weir structure in the inter-stream basin area was selected at A-209
for harvesting the limited drainage net-works runoff from the hills. The location was
selected on the basis of availability of stream course area for creating moderate
storage. The weir could be constructed further downstream distance of 50 m where
the drainage becomes narrow enabling to have a storage length of 150 m. However, it
is recommended to tap the proposed recharge canal water to supplement the flow to
overcome the expected limited natural flow.
6.2.21 1A-21:UTAWALI STREAM AREA:

The Utawali stream is one of the major streams which have a larger catchment area and
drainage net-works capturing Satpura Plateau region. From the drainage net-works, even
during a normal monsoon year, the stream could generate sufficient runoff component to flow
through the stream downwards and drains into Tap River at eastern limit of Burhanpur Town.
The drainage length and catchment spread area collectively indicates that during monsoon
flow velocity to be moderate to high and erosion capacity also to be more. One can expect to
have more stream flank heights for creating a good storage reservoir. The drainage map of
Utawali Stream is presented with locations of identified and suggested new structures.
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With the known constraints of limited width and depth of sediments, the studies on
recommendation were restricted to northern part of the basin only. Artificial recharge
strategies were framed to suit the stream morphological features and certain extent of
agricultural practices on either side. The various recharge strategies conceived suitable to the
terrain conditions and sub-surface conditions as revealed by geophysical surveys were
presented in the form of Table with location specific co-ordinates. One proposed recharge
site (A-210) falling in Sukhi Stream of M.P. also discussed under this same inter-stream area.
Existing Structures: There are six existing structures in the form of check dam
(Kolhapur Type) were indentified at A-199; 200;201;203;205 and A-211 locations.
Presence of large number of harvesting structure directly demonstrated the scale of
water stress faced by this part of Tapi Basin. In order to strengthen the water source
for these structures, the proposed recharge canal should augment these structures by
diverting the canal water into those streams tapped by these structures. To improve
the efficiency of these structures as recharge locations, the tank area to be de-silted, if
necessary.
One more location in the form of a reservoir (A-210) at the foot hills tapping the catchment
flow of Sukhi River of Madhya Pradesh was noticed in Google Image. Though the location
is very near to the basalt outcrop, the reservoir volume is appropriate to store more water as a
safe storage to regulate the recharge canal water to the streams tapped by the structures of
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newly proposed and existing structures during post-monsoon period to induce recharge to the
aquifers.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Gangapuri-
A-199 Utawali(MP) Stream Existing Structure 1-A 76.222075 21.3667778 626703 2363233
Area
Gangapuri-
Existing Kolhapur
Dam
Area
Gangapuri-
Existing Kolhapur
Dam
Area
Gangapuri-
A-202 Utawali(MP) Stream Infil. Well 1-A 76.234267 21.3434778 627987 2360664
Area
Gangapuri-
Existing Kolhapur
Dam
Area
Gangapuri-
Area
Gangapuri-
Existing Check
Dam
Area
Gangapuri-
Area
Gangapuri-
Area
Gangapuri-
A-210 Utawali(MP) Stream Existing Tank 1-A 76.238319 21.3806389 628375 2364781
Area
Gangapuri-
A-211 Utawali(MP) Stream Existing Structure 1-A 76.256086 21.3495 630245 2361348
Area
Gangapuri-
A-212 Utawali(MP) Stream Earthen Bund 1-A 76.234281 21.366225 627969 2363182
Area
Gangapuri-
Area
Gangapuri-
Area
Gangapuri-
Area
Gangapuri-
A-216 Utawali(MP) Stream Check Dam 1-A 76.239322 21.359725 628498 2362466
Area
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Infiltration Well: An Infiltration Well with a dia of 6 m and for a depth of 10 m at

location A-202 was proposed inside the ponding area of a existing check dam (A-
201) in Utawali Stream. The recharge strategy through infiltration well was
conceived taking into consideration of silt deposited in the lake bed area which
restricts the infiltration and percolation process from tank bed area. Infiltration well
to a depth of 10 m directly facilitates the lake water to recharge the aquifer system
occurring at depths.
Similarly, another infiltration well at A-204 of similar dia and depth was proposed
further downstream of earlier infiltration well site in the same Utawali stream. Such
twin infiltration well recharge schemes were proposed at the same area due to
availability of water sources for a longer period for recharge.
Weir: West of Utawali Stream in the northern part, a stream net-work was draining
from the slopes and foot hills of Satpura Range found to be suitable for harnessing the
runoff. Two locations were selected for construction of Weir type of structure to
arrest the monsoon runoff to support the high dense of agricultural activities seen
around the stream. Though the stream depth was not sufficient, these two structures
at A-206 and A-207 with lesser heights likely to retard the flow of water in the stream
and increase the resident time of water over the stream bed area may help in
inducement of percolation and augmentation of groundwater.
Earthen Bund Coupled with Infiltration Well: Remnant of an earthen bund was
noticed at the location of A-212 across a stream having a width of nearly 50 m and
reconditioning of this bund might help in creation of a moderate storage within the
stream bed itself. On both sides of this stream, the bank heights are considerable and
the situation facilitates in creating moderate depth storage over this location. As the
terrain tonal reflection indicates that the soils over this area is red loamy, for inducing
the recharge below the soil, an infiltration well thought to be a good strategy. An
infiltration well with a dia of 6 m and for a depth of 10 m was recommended at A-213
location within the anticipated water spread area.
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Infiltration Well coupled with Weir: On the upstream of the same stream which has
good catchment drainage area, another suitable location was searched for combining
two different strategies. A Weir (A-215) downstream of confluence of two streams
was selected for construction. The stream morphology indicates that storage of 50 x
20 m dimensions could be created behind this structure. Similarly, here also the soil
looks to be fine to silty exhibiting low infiltration capacity. An infiltration well with a
dia of 6 m and a depth of 10 m in the water spread area was suggested at A-214.
Check Dam: A Check Dam construction with a width of 20 m at the location of A-

216 would enable to create a storage length of nearly 200 m within stream course
area. However, the water spread length could be restricted due to lesser height of the
Check Dam. To avoid the lateral spread of water, it is recommended to deepen the
stream bed area in a rectangular basin type enabling the creation of good storage for
the entire length available. The excavated soils could be used to prevent spreading.
6.2.22 1A-22: EASTERN PARTS BEYOND NEAPANAGAR TAPI

BASIN AREAS IN NORTH OF TAPI RIVER
The eastern most part of the Tapi Basin towards beyond Burhanpur narrows down drastically
in north of Tapi River. As the Satpura Ranges becoming near to Tapi River, the sediments
thickness and lateral extent over these areas also becomes bare minimum. However, there are
number of streams originating from the hills and discharges monsoon runoff water quickly
into the Tapi River. It is also expected that depth to bedrock becomes very less and the
groundwater occurrence is mostly restricted to weathered and fractured basalts at shallow
depth levels and from vesicular flows at deeper levels. The prime objective of Mega-
Artificial Recharge of the aquifer may not as effective in these eastern most part when
compared to western part. Knowing the geological constraints and number of existing
structures over these areas, selection of new structures locations becomes difficult.
However, based on agriculture intensity nearby areas of streams and devoid of existing
harvesting structures, sites were selected for benefitting the wells under exploitation.
To facilitate the discussion on sites selected for artificial recharge over the eastern-most parts,
it has been sub-divided into areas between two important towns/villages and presented.
6.2.22.1 Areas between Nasirabad and Ratagarh Ryt. Towns

This part of basin area narrows so much that the distance between Hills and Tapi River is
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about 1.5 kms. to 3 kms only. However, three streams were mapped over this part draining
from the Plateau. The study on the catchment areas of these streams indicated that there
could be moderate to high runoff volume flows towards south even on a normal monsoon
year. Based on drainage density and sub-surface information obtained from geophysical
surveys, locations were selected and suitable strategies were framed.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Towards Nepanagar
A-217 Weir 1-A 76.319617 21.4038028 636783 2367414
and beyond
Towards Nepanagar
A-218 Infil. Well 1-A 76.323819 21.3980194 637224 2366777
and beyond
Towards Nepanagar
A-219 Check Dam 1-A 76.356731 21.4147861 640620 2368662
and beyond
Towards Nepanagar
A-220 Weir 1-A 76.352689 21.409275 640206 2368049
and beyond
Towards Nepanagar
A-221 Check Dam 1-A 76.347328 21.4319417 639629 2370553
and beyond
Towards Nepanagar
and beyond
Towards Nepanagar
and beyond
Artificial Recharge Strategies:
The drainages and locations of selected sites were presented as Google Image and presented
below facilitating the discussions to follow.
Weir: The westernmost part of the basin area under discussion is drained by a major
drainage from larger catchment parts. However, as the basin area narrows to 1 km.
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over this part, only two locations at A-217 and A-218 were identified for structures of
Weir type. The VES conducted nearby this area at NI-1(VES-261) indicated that the
weathered zone thickness attains about 20 m which probably supports the selection of
sites for arresting the flow of stream to induce recharge.
Check Dam: In the middle part of the stream drainage area, a check dam was
proposed at A-219 location. Although the selected location is nearer to Tapi River,
the structure was proposed to retain the monsoon flow in the stream channel. The
drainage pattern of dendritic to sub-dendritic indicate richness of clay soils at the
surface, the main purpose of suggesting this location is only to store water in the
stream channel itself so that at least a slow recharge process may help in developing a
sustainable groundwater source for the surrounding area. The VES result of RG-
1(VES-262) indicated occurrence of highly weathered/vesicular/fractured basalt from
a depth of 2 m onwards.
Weir: As the VES results of BS-1(VES-260) supported occurrence of weathered to

vesicular or fractured basalts of 28 m thickness around the area before the stream
confluences with Tapi River, a Weir type of storage structure was proposed at A-220.
As there are extensive agricultural practices between this location and Tapi River, a
storage structure just above this area may help in sustaining the groundwater under
utilization.
Check Dam: A check dam proposed at A-221 was placed near the foot hills to
harvest the runoff generated from the catchment areas. However, some relic of earlier
structure was seen at this location which may require reconditioning or construction
of a new structure.
Existing Structures: Two existing structures A-222 and A-223 in the form of check
dam were mapped while studying the Google Image. It is recommended to de-silt the
storage area and it may help in increasing the percolation.
6.2.22.2 Basin Areas between Ratagarh Ryt. and Nepanagar:
The basin areas between Ratagarh Ryt. and Nepanagar are drained by three stream from
moderate catchment areas of Satpura Hill Plateau region. Since larger areas have been under
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agricultural practices it requires groundwater resources on a sustainable basis. Though

hydrogeologically, the terrain and sub-surface conditions did not favour inducement, the
agricultural activities warranted suggestion of few structures. The drainage map of the area
under discussion along with suggested locations is presented as a Google Image.
With the constraint of hydrogeological situations, only simple structures were recommended
to harvest the runoff at appropriate locations in stream courses on a cascading manner. The
locations of suggested structures and one existing structure identified in the area were
presented in the form of a Table.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_
Towards Nepanagar and
A-224 Check Dam 1-A 76.428036 21.4787444 647947 2375808
beyond
A-225 Weir 1-A 76.426594 21.4722639 647804 2375089
beyond
A-226 Weir 1-A 76.426472 21.4678111 647796 2374596
beyond
A-227 Check Dam 1-A 76.431408 21.4540611 648321 2373079
beyond
Towards Nepanagar and Existing
A-228 1-A 76.454881 21.460575 650747 2373822
beyond Structure
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Check Dam: A check dam for a length of 25 m was suggested at A-224 location
taking advantage of stream having width in the upstream for development of a
storage. The VES results of SV-1(VES-338) near to this site indicted a meager
thickness of weathered zone of 3 to 4 m only. However, the inducement of recharge
in the weathered zone may contribute to the fractures in the basalt just below making
the water to move through the fractures.
Weir: Further downstream of the same stream two more structures A-225 and A-226
were proposed in the form of Weir to harvest the monsoon overflow from the above
structure at A-224. The VES conducted at BN-1(VES-314) indicated thick fractured
massive basalt from 3 m below the ground surface having a thickness of 12 m which
prompted to suggest recharge measures.
Check Dam: Further downstream of the discussed structures, another check dam
location was selected at A-227 to tap the full potential of number of stream joining
together between the areas of earlier and present structure. This structure is
recommended to retard the surface flow and gaining some retention of water over the
stream course area for benefitting the area surrounding this site.
Existing Structure: An existing structure was identified at A-228 location and to

activate the benefit of this structure for recharge, de-silting of storage area is required
to be done under this program.
6.2.22.3 Area Between Nepanagar and Badikheda

The area between Nepanagar and Badikheda again narrows down between Satpura Hills and
Tapi River. Only two streams are draining this part mainly. However, one more stream
draining from areas further east joins them in the south and finally discharges its runoff into
the Tapi River. Due to expected hydrogeological conditions of shallow bedrock occurrence,
only few locations were considered for creating structures for harvesting the runoff and
artificially induce the recharge to the shallow aquifers. The area under discussion with
selected locations is presented in the form Google Image below.
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Due to high level agricultural activities over these areas and existence of three structures
already, two locations were only selected for harvesting the runoff water through simple
harvesting structures for retardation and inducement of recharge towards enhancing the
groundwater conditions. However, the recharge will become more effective if the streams
are fed by recharge canal water during late post-monsoon periods when the groundwater
being mainly utilized for agricultural practices. The various structures proposed and their
geographical locations are tabulated and presented.
Type_ Phase_ Loc_

Rech.struc Project Code
A-229 1-A 76.475931 21.4608167 652928 2373870
beyond Structure
A-230 Infil. Pond 1-A 76.473989 21.4569278 652731 2373437
beyond
A-231 1-A 76.497631 21.45885 655179 2373673
beyond Structure
A-232 Weir 1-A 76.483653 21.4552639 653735 2373262
beyond
A-233 1-A 76.490853 21.4535917 654482 2373084
beyond Structure
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Existing Structures: Three existing structures were identified within the study area at
A-229; A-231 and A-233. At all these three locations, cleaning of storage area and
de-silting is required to rejuvenate the recharge effectiveness in terms of their capacity
and process of contributing to the groundwater.
Infiltration Pond: A location suitable for creation of circular pond at A-230 by

excavation of the area was suggested as it is adjacent to the stream which drains
excess flow from the existing structure at A-229. The availability of land area with
50-60 m radius and creating 2-3 m depth may create moderate storage over this area.
Storage of this kind may induce recharge to the groundwater. An appropriate inlet
and outlet to the pond to be created as part of this structure facilitating stream water to
fill the pond and excess water to drain out to the stream.
Weir: A Weir type of structure has been proposed at A-232 location to harvest the
overflow from the existing structure at upstream of this proposed location at A-233.
Storing of water over the stream bed area through such structure may enhance the
groundwater condition over this area through streambed infiltration process.
6.2.22.4 Area Between Badikheda and Rahmanpura

One major stream with a good catchment in Satpura Plateau region drains this study area
having important towns of Rahmanpura, Sindh Kheda Ryt. and Panch Imli before it meets the
Tapi River in south. Having good catchment, it is expected that the stream might carries
monsoon water quickly to the Tapi River. Presence six structures already over the stream
length indicate the quantum of runoff generated from the catchment area and its carrying
capacity. In addition, across this stream, a medium reservoir has also been constructed to
utilize the water for irrigation by irrigation canal. Scope on suggesting new locations
restricted further north of this existing structures only. Only two new locations for small weir
construction were suggested. Google image of these existing structures and newly suggested
locations is presented.
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The information on locations of existing structures and a reservoir along with new three
locations under consideration as marked in Google Image were tabulated to provide its type
and co-ordinates.
Type_ Phase_ Loc_

Rech.struc Project Code
Towards Nepanagar Weir
A-234 and beyond 1-A 76.69385 21.4816333 675488 2376403
A-235 Dalamohu-Ghagharia Weir 1-A 76.569508 21.4907083 662593 2377273
A-236 Dalamohu-Ghagharia Existing Structure 1-A 76.566536 21.4870583 662289 2376866
A-239 Dalamohu-Ghagharia Reservoir 1-A 76.558756 21.4615917 661511 2374039
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Weir: As explained earlier, on the upstream parts of existing structures were studied
morphologically and three locations were found to be appropriate to suggest Weir
type of structure at A-234;A-235 and A-243. These structures are aimed to retard the
stream flow and make the stream beds to initiate the infiltration process.
Existing Structures: Further downstream of streams for its entire course length was
harvested by structures constructed for storage development and they are at locations
of A-236; A-237;A-238;A-240;A-241 and at A-242. The reservoir created at A-239
directly utilized for irrigating the agricultural lands through canal.
6.2.22.5 Area Between Rahmanpura and Guradiya

Another stream originating from fringes of Satpura Range considered as an independent
drainage area as it has been intercepted by Minor Irrigation Tank. Similar to other areas
discussed earlier, this part also restricted the area for consideration to upland part of the
reservoir, where the agricultural activities may not able to get the benefit of reservoir water.
Care also been taken not to restrict the flow into the reservoir. Drainage map of the area with
suggested locations is presented.
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As drainage basin under discussion is drained by a single stream and its net-works, two
recharge locations were selected in upstream of the existing minor irrigation tank. The
location details are tabulated and presented
Loc_ Type_ Phase_
Machgaon Reservoir
A-244 1-A 76.594781 21.4757222 665229 2375641
Machgaon Weir
A-245 1-A 76.604144 21.4871306 666186 2376914
Machgaon Weir
A-246 1-A 76.606367 21.4900972 666413 2377244
Existing Reservoir: A Minor-Irrigation Tank was noticed at A-244 location with

limited length of canal probably indicating system under development condition or
limited source availability.
Weir: On the upstream of the tank, the stream flowing through a narrow valley was
studied carefully and two locations A-245 and A-246 were selected for construction
of Weir to induce recharge to the shallow aquifer tapped by number of dug wells as
seen in the image. At both these locations, the stream width widens making space
availability for storage creation. However, the stream bed to be excavated to deepen
the storage and the excavated materials could be used for protecting the banks.
6.2.22.6 Area Between Guradiya and Daiyat

Three streams with their net-works flow from the catchment areas individually and joins the
Tapi River in the south. In this part, as the drainage length becomes shorter and streamlets
number increases, the selection of locations were well distributed for wider area coverage
benefit. The image of this basin part with selected locations is presented below.
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Artificial Recharge Strategies: Similar to other areas discussed so far in the eastern part of
the basin, only structures were envisaged to retain the water in the stream bed area facilitating
recharge to the shallow aquifers since the bedrock occurs at shallow depth. Table listing
existing structures locations and new locations of suggested strategies are presented with their
co-ordinates.
Existing Structures: Four existing structures in the form of check dams were
identified at A-248; A-252;A-254 and at A-258 tapping the stream flow. However, as
these are all only water harvesting structures and probably requires little renovation
such as putting the shutters to retain the water in the stream bed.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Amulla Kalan- Weir
A-247 Amlakhurd 1-A 76.651469 21.5268028 671043 2381357
Amulla Kalan- Existing Structure
A-248 Amlakhurd 1-A 76.653031 21.4772778 671263 2375875
Amulla Kalan- Weir
A-249 Amlakhurd 1-A 76.673036 21.4804361 673332 2376247
Amulla Kalan- Weir
A-250 Amlakhurd 1-A 76.674833 21.4803306 673519 2376237
Amulla Kalan- Weir
A-251 Amlakhurd 1-A 76.679586 21.4822056 674009 2376450
A-252 Teliya Dhad Existing Structure 1-A 76.690453 21.4871861 675129 2377014
A-253 Teliya Dhad Weir 1-A 76.69385 21.481625 675488 2376402
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A-255 Paretha Ryt. Weir 1-A 76.710781 21.5011583 677219 2378584

Paretha Ryt. Check Dam (Porous
A-256 Concrete) 1-A 76.711603 21.49905 677306 2378351
A-257 Paretha Ryt. Check Dam 1-A 76.717278 21.4911556 677904 2377484
A-258 Paretha Ryt. Existing Structure 1-A 76.714858 21.4862528 677659 2376938
Weir: Six locations over different streams and streamlets weir type of structures have
been proposed with lesser heights primarily to retard the stream flow and make the
water available over the stream bed to percolate. They are at A-247; A-249; A-250;
A-251; A-253 and at A-255. Among these six locations, A-247 is located in the
northern most part above Amulla Kalan village in a narrow valley part. As the
agricultural activities are intensively practiced in the narrow valley, the location was
selected to store water above and groundwater at shallow level may likely to move
downwards and benefit the wells below this structure. Three more structures were
proposed on individual streams at A-249; A-250 and A-251 to tap the runoff potential
generated by the streams with very shorter lengths to induce the recharge for
benefitting the areas surrounding them. The other location of Weir at A-253 aimed to
tap the stream runoff harvesting the entire runoff potential of a stream. Similarly, A-
255 was proposed over a stream having a good catchment and streamlets expected to
generate a good amount of runoff.
Check Dam: A check dam structure was proposed at A-256 location to capture the
overflow from the weir at A-255. As the surrounding areas of this check dam
structure indicates presence of clay by its tonal indication, a new concept on
recharging the weathered zone bypassing the inherent poor permeability of clay top
cover was conceived. The check dam proposed will be constructed by the technology
developed by National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) of Hyderabad by using
the Porous Concrete technology. As it requires a special construction mode, a
detailed design of this structure is provided to the TIDC authorities.
Another check dam with normal masonry or RCC was proposed at A-257 in the
confluence point of two major drainages expecting to harvest good amount of runoff.
For creation of a good storage, streambed area availability was assessed and selection
was made at this location. If presence of black soil is noticed in the river bed for
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sufficient thickness, instead of a normal check dam, the same Porous Concrete design
could be adopted at this site also.
6.2.22.7 Area Between Daiyat and Rama Kheda Kalan

A small part of basin area under discussion is bounded on east by Tapi River which takes a
sudden northern flow into the Satpura Hill Range. The significance of this sudden turn
towards north requires detailed scientific studies. The small part under discussion is drained
by two streams with their net-works of streamlets and only two locations were identified for
suggesting artificial recharge measures. The drainage map with locations of selected sites is
presented in the form of a Google Image.
As the area under discussion was very small part of the basin, only two structures were
proposed by seeing the agricultural activities. The details of structures proposed along with
their co-ordinates are presented in the form of a Table.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Rama Kheda Khurd Sub-Surface
A-259 Barrier 1-A 76.761228 21.5334278 682405 2382215
A-260 Rama Kheda Khurd Weir 1-A 76.753883 21.5254556 681654 2381323
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Sub-Surface Barrier: A new concept of retarding the groundwater flow also

considered as harvesting structures. Depending upon the water table conditions, this
type of structure was preferred and it is more applicable in areas of shallow water
table conditions with moderate to higher water table fluctuations. Such conditions are
common in basalt terrain where the water table becomes very shallow such a way that
the water table comes to the ground level immediately after the monsoon. Whereas,
over the same area, the water level declines very fast as dry period approaches and
sometimes, the dug wells have been reported to go dry. Such a fast decline in nature
and with good weathered zone areas are suitable for considering Sub-surface Barrier
as one of the harvesting structures to retard the groundwater outflow from the area.
Such type of structure as an initiative approach has been suggested in the eastern parts
of the present study basin at A-259 after studying the pre-monsoon and post-monsoon
levels; geophysical results indicating moderate to good weathered zone and intense
agricultural practices using dug wells. It is suggested, a detailed hydrogeological and
geophysical studies are required to design the structure.
Weir: Surface flow retarding structure in the form of a weir has been proposed at A-
260 location to harvest the stream flow just below confluence of two major streams.
The storage thus created within the stream course itself may help in retaining the
water over the stream bed and induce the percolation. Large area under agricultural
practices were noticed downstream of this location and wells are expected to get the
benefit of recharge.
6.2.22.8 Areas Between Rama Kheda Kalan and Sendhwal

Further east, a major stream with considerable drainage course originates from Satpura Hill
Ranges and flows through the area under consideration before its confluence with Tapi River.
As the stream already intercepted at five locations with check dam, the stream flow seems to
have been fully harvested. As these structures are meant for recharge to the groundwater,
reconditioning of these structures such as desilting, repairing of gates, etc., forms an
important component of the present Mega Artificial Recharge Scheme. As well, this stream
has to be fed by releasing water from the proposed right bank recharge canal. The drainage
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map with locations of structures identified is presented along with a Table giving particulars
of location of these structures.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_
A-261 Dhakna Existing Structure 1-A 76.771283 21.5716389 683399 2386457
6.2.22.9 Areas Between Sendhwal and Gutighat

The eastern most part of the basin area under present project investigation lies between
Sendhwal and Gutighat with limited culturable areas drained by number of streams. The
catchment areas of limited extent drains the monsoon water down the hill ranges and streams
have developed inter-mountain valleys parallel to each other showing structural controlled
development. Since the scope of harvesting the monsoon runoff has been already achieved
by constructing number of structures in most of the streams, main thrust has been made to
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retard the groundwater flow from the areas discretely for the benefit of wells on the upstream
part of proposed locations selected for Sub-Surface Barrier. The drainage map of the basin
part under discussion along with the locations of existing structures and newly proposed
structures are presented below. A table with locations of identified structures and new
structures prepared with their respective co-ordinates information are also presented.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

A-267 Sendhwal Sub-Surface Barrier 1-A 76.7893 21.6042389 685223 2390088
A-268 Sendhwal Existing Structure 1-A 76.793878 21.5966167 685707 2389249
A-269 Jhari Kheda Weir 1-A 76.807492 21.624475 687081 2392350
A-270 Jhari Kheda Existing Structure 1-A 76.809781 21.6215389 687322 2392028
A-271 Jhari Kheda Sub-Surface Barrier 1-A 76.814781 21.6149056 687848 2391300
A-272 Nagotar Existing Structure 1-A 76.830553 21.6351472 689454 2393560
A-274 Sunderdev Existing Structure 1-A 76.8599 21.6431444 692482 2394481
A-275 Sunderdev Existing Structure 1-A 76.857147 21.6363361 692206 2393724
Since the scope on suggesting new locations for further augmentation of recharge over this
part of the basin is limited, only two sites have been identified for experimenting Sub-Surface
Barrier concept as a measure of sustaining the groundwater availability. One more site was
selected for construction of a Weir to retard the runoff immediately down the hill.
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Existing Structures: Existence of harvesting structures are noticed at seven locations

showing the importance of water resources for this area. Though these structures
were not aimed to irrigate directly, they have been build up for augmenting the
groundwater availability at shallow levels. The stream on east of Sendhwal village
was intercepted at two places by constructing a check dams. One being on the
Upstream part (A-266) and the other one before its confluence with Tapi River on
downstream (A-268). The stream flowing near to Jhari Kheda village was tapped by
a check dam (A-270) probably for creation of water source to the village. Another
stream was captured by at two locations with structures at A-272 and A-273 flows
adjacent to Nagolar village. One more stream further east of this stream was also
intercepted by two check dams at A-274 and A-275.
Weir: A small harvesting structure in the form of a weir at A-269 was suggested
above the Jhari Kheda village to retard the monsoon runoff mainly and further to
induce some part of storage in the stream bed thus created would benefit the
groundwater as recharge.
Sub-Surface Barrier: As discussed earlier for the site of A-259 in brief about the
background of experimenting such structures, three locations were identified in this
part also as there are many number of surface harvesting structures have already been
implemented.
Location-1: Existence of a check dam at A-266 which induces the groundwater

recharge and sloping of the ground towards south probably makes the groundwater
movement also to be in the same direction. A location on the same stream course at
A-267 was selected 300 m downstream just at the confluence point of three streams.
Sub-surface barrier for a length of 20 m may be constructed by excavating a trench of
workable width from the top of weathered/fractured bedrock strata till deeper enough
to the level of stream bed. The well inventory carried out at this location revealed that
during post-monsoon periods, the water levels recedes up to 6 to 7 m depending upon
the utility of well. While during rainy months, it is observed that the water level
comes up to 2 m below ground level. The hydrogeological data base supports for
recommending this site for Sub-surface Barrier to build up groundwater levels on the
upstream for sustained periods.
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Location-2: Another location (A-271) south of Jhari Kheda village was considered at
a point where two main streams confluences with each other flow southwards. Above
this location, a storage structure created near Jhari Kheda village at A-270 is likely
induce recharge to the shallow aquifers and the groundwater movement as anticipated
to be southwards. Whereas, the streams further east of the stream flowing near Jhari
Kheda village did not have any structures and expected throughout its course till this
location and some part of this flow on this stream also must be percolating as
component of ground water recharge and move towards down gradient. In order to
capture the groundwater moving at shallow depth level, the site at A-271 was selected
for retarding the ground water flow and makes the aquifer to sustain on the upstream
side. The hydrogeological survey conducted at this area indicated that the winter
water level to be 4 m which will declines to a level of 10 m during summer months.
Such high order fluctuation during hydrological cycle supports the idea of formulation
of Sub-Surface Barrier at this location. Also, the weathered zone thickness is of
considerable thickness of 4 to 5 m around this area. Therefore, it is recommended to
excavate a trench of 5 m depth for a length of 20 m at this place across the stream and
construct the barrier.
6.3 ARTIFICIAL RECHARGE STRATEGY IN PHAE-1B
6.3.1 1B-1: MADHWA NADI DRAINAGE BASIN
One of the major drainages in the eastern most part and with all its streamlets originating
from hills on both sides of the valley through which it drains and finally confluence with Tapi
River. The major flow direction of the stream is in NE-SW direction originating south of
Dharni major town. The drainage map with recommended locations of structures is presented
on a Google Image below.
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As most part of the streams are intercepted, existing structures and locations suitable for
further recharge were identified on this drainage and presented below in the form of Table.
Two existing structures in the form of check dam were identified and two more new check
dams/weirs were suggested at B-28 and B-30 along the drainage course at appropriate
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Existing
B-26 Dharni-Kalpi 1-B 76.870997 21.5565417 693746 2384906
Structure
Sub-Surface
B-27 Dharni-Kalpi 1-B 76.870925 21.5560667 693739 2384854
Barrier
B-28 Dharni-Kalpi Check Dam 1-B 76.868503 21.562575 693480 2385571
Sub-Surface
B-29 Dharni-Kalpi 1-B 76.835858 21.5388806 690129 2382907
Barrier
B-30 Dharni-Kalpi Weir 1-B 76.826569 21.5451194 689159 2383587
Existing
B-31 Dharni-Kalpi 1-B 76.867986 21.5473 693446 2383879
Structure
locations after integrating the geophysical survey results and morpho-hydrogeological
conditions. In order to enhance the groundwater conditions during post-monsoon periods,
Sub-surface barrier type groundwater retardation structures were proposed at B-27 near
village Tingrya and at B-29 near Babanda villages.
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6.3.2 1B-2: GARGA NADI DRAINAGE BASIN
Garga Nadi is one of the biggest Stream/River with a large catchment and drains all the
runoff volume in SE-NW direction and joins Tapi River near Godwadi village. Seeing the
dimension of the River and the large catchment flow in hills, the flow discharge could be of
very higher order and high velocity. Only in a small part of the basin, it flows through plains.
Therefore, a tributary of a limited length was considered for suggestion of new structures
considering the agricultural dense activities around it, Drainage map with selected locations
is presented as a Google Image.
Owing to limited length of stream under consideration and as already been intercepted by two
structures, emphasis was laid on recharge measures in the form of Sub-Surface Barrier at
B-34 and a Porous Concrete Dam at B-35 in the form of Weir have been suggested. Table
listing the structures and their location with co-ordinates have been presented below.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Existing
Pankhalya
B-32 Structure 1-B 76.822383 21.5205583 688757 2380862
Existing
Pankhalya
B-33 Structure 1-B 76.821433 21.5227194 688656 2381101
Sub-Surface
Pankhalya
B-34 Barrier 1-B 76.821889 21.5183528 688709 2380618
Weir (Porous
Pankhalya
B-35 Concrete) 1-B 76.826419 21.5124222 689186 2379967
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Artificial Recharge Strategies: As the existing structures in the form Check Dam at B-32 and
B-33 were located on the downstream part of the stream and near to its confluence with
Garga Nadi, the new locations for increasing the groundwater potential of the upstream part
were selected. The location at B-35 was selected as the stream emerges out from the hills and
enters into the plains. It was thought that a storage development and direct recharge to the
weathered zone may add benefit apart from ponding area infiltration. Therefore, a Porous
concrete structure was considered to minimize the poor infiltration property of top black soil.
Further downstream part of the same stream at 800 m distance, a Sub-surface Barrier strategy
was suggested at B-34 to retard the groundwater flow further downstream to benefit wells on
upstream parts
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6.3.3 1B-3: MAS NALA DRAINAGE BASIN

The two major streams and its net-works collectively called as Mas Nala are of third to fourth
order drainages from larger catchment areas of southern hills range. As their courses in
mountain ranges are confined to narrow valleys, they were intercepted and two reservoirs
have been developed. The drainage courses looks to be structurally controlled in hilly parts
and part of its courses may be controlled in the plains also. Having envisaged such situation
in the plains, care is taken in selection of locations and type of structures. The study of
drainage course in Google Image reveals 11 locations of existing structures and further
identification of sites were limited to 5 only. The drainage map of the drainage with
locations of existing and new structures is presented in the form of Google Image below.
Artificial Recharge Strategies: With limited scope of further harvesting the runoff more in
the drainage courses, recharging of the shallow aquifers is recommended through infiltration
wells at two locations. It is supported by the results of geophysical surveys (VES 232, 233,
234 and 237) in the downstream area, which, in general, suggest possible presence of shallow
aquifers in the fine grained alluvial sediments and the weathered and fractured basalt.
Another three locations are selected for the possible creation of small storage structures in the
form of Check dams and Weir. Table below presents the information on existing and
proposed structures with their locations.
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Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Zilpi-Pipri Existing
B-1 Borban Ryt. Structure 1-B 76.795633 21.456575 686067 2373746
Zilpi-Pipri
Village Tank
B-5 Borban Ryt. 1-B 76.775519 21.464025 683973 2374547
Zilpi-Pipri
Check Dam
B-6 Borban Ryt. 1-B 76.766075 21.4656917 682992 2374721
B-16 Khari-Balapat Check Dam 1-B 76.821872 21.46515 688776 2374727
B-17 Khari-Balapat Weir 1-B 76.815114 21.4729528 688065 2375583
Existing
Khari-Balapat
B-18 Structure 1-B 76.813378 21.4732306 687885 2375611
Existing
Khari-Balapat
B-19 Structure 1-B 76.8081 21.4770778 687333 2376031
B-20 Khari-Balapat Infil. Well 1-B 76.806308 21.4792333 687145 2376268
Existing
Khari-Balapat
B-21 Structure 1-B 76.753319 21.4698833 681665 2375170
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Existing
Khari-Balapat
B-22 Structure 1-B 76.744967 21.4758583 680792 2375822
Existing
Khari-Balapat
B-23 Structure 1-B 76.740264 21.4737611 680307 2375584
Existing
Khari-Balapat
B-25 Structure 1-B 76.723131 21.4708111 678535 2375238
Infiltration Well with a dia of 6 m to a depth of 6 m is recommended at B-20 and B-24

locations, one being at B-20 taking advantage of larger area availability due to stream
meander and the other at B-24 before the stream confluence with Tapi River considering the
fertile land and dense agricultural practices. Stream morphological conditions and
agricultural lands surrounding the selected locations taken as points of consideration for
suggesting harvesting structures. At B-6 and B-16, check dam was proposed to create a small
storage for allowing pond infiltration process. Similarly at B-17, a Weir has been suggested
as a recharge measure.
STREAM FLOWING THROUGH PIPRI BARBAN Ryt.-DHARURF BAILDHAD-

RAMGARH VILLAGES
The major stream forming tributary of Dawal Nadi drains a large part of the plains
independently and joins Dawal Nadi near Ramgarh village. Considering its course, the
drainage has been considered for selecting new recharge structures. The stream has a larger
catchment area in the hills and is intercepted by a dam for creating a reservoir. The surplus
flow during good monsoon period flows through its course in the plains before joining Dawal
Nadi. Having mapped number of structures across this stream, the flow of this stream should
be further strengthened by discharging water from Left Bank Recharge Canal. The identified
existing structures and new locations for further harvesting is shown over Google Image and
presented.
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Google Image studies on the stream course revealed existence of structures at five locations
in the course of the stream which drains surplus flow from the reservoir. Out of these three
were located in the foot hill part itself north of Pimpri Barban Ryt. Village. The other two
structures were in area of its confluence with Dewal Nadi in the extreme south. This situation
helped in searching locations suitable for recommending new structures in the middle part of
plains. Table with the existing and new structures locations and their co-ordinates is
presented.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Zilpi-Pipri Borban
B-7 Existing Structure 1-B 76.773961 21.4515722 683827 2373167
Ryt.
Zilpi-Pipri Borban
Ryt.
Zilpi-Pipri Borban
Ryt.
B-10 Zilpi-Pipri Borban Weir 1-B 76.753036 21.4568583 681652 2373728
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Ryt.
Zilpi-Pipri Borban
B-11 Weir 1-B 76.746639 21.4541222 680992 2373417
Ryt.
Zilpi-Pipri Borban
B-12 Weir 1-B 76.741919 21.4557306 680501 2373590
Ryt.
Zilpi-Pipri Borban
Ryt.
Zilpi-Pipri Borban
Ryt.
Zilpi-Pipri Borban
B-15 Weir 1-B 76.714936 21.4581333 677701 2373825
Ryt.
Weir type of structures are proposed at B-10; B-11; B-12 and at B-15 of smaller dimensions
mainly aimed to retard the flow in between the areas of existing structures and make the
water to stay for longer duration over the stream bed area. Such a strategy is expected to
allow the water to percolate and augment the groundwater availability in shallow aquifers.
6.3.4 1B-4: SUKHI STREAM DRAINAGE BASIN

Sukhi is an another stream which drains from larger catchment parts of the southern hills
along with two more tributaries running parallel to the main course. The drainage pattern and
morphological features of these three streams in the catchment areas clearly exhibit their flow
is along geological structures. Such structurally controlled drainages with narrowness are
expected to generate more runoff during a good monsoon season. However, cultivation in the
valley along the main Sukhi Stream even in the parts of hills clearly demonstrates the human
interference in stream flow. Whereas, the other streams forming tributaries to Sukhi are
draining from virgin catchments and expected to generate more quantum of runoff than Sukhi
Stream. Also there are no interceptions seen in their course in hills and good monsoon is
likely to generate more runoff towards plains. The tributaries join together at the foot hills
and meet the main Sukhi stream to carry more water in its course over the plains and finally
discharges into Tapi River. Apart from these three main streams, a number of streams also
join Sukhi Stream on both sides in the plains.
The Google Image of Sukhi Stream course presented below indicates that the plain area
runoff has been harvested by structures at four locations. Since these existing structures are in
upper-middle and near confluence parts of the stream course, searching for suitable locations
for new structures near the foot hills and in lower-middle parts only. Accordingly, two
locations are selected with appropriate strategy. The image of the drainage course with
existing and new locations with corresponding structure number is presented in the Table
below.
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Loc_ Type_ Phase_


With limited scope for locations, assuming a 15 to 25 m thick colluvial zone exists in the foot
hill parts, as indicated by the results of VES 226 and VES 227, a check dam is proposed at
B-36 and a Porous Check Dam at B-39 in the lower-middle part of plains is suggested.
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Mohangarh-
B-36 Check Dam 1-B 76.626069 21.3453639 668620 2361242
Kanapur Ryt.
Mohangarh- Existing
B-37 1-B 76.619944 21.3547861 667974 2362278
Kanapur Ryt. Structure
Mohangarh- Existing
B-38 1-B 76.610578 21.3674222 666989 2363667
Check Dam
Mohangarh-
B-39 (Porous 1-B 76.603006 21.3815667 666187 2365225
Kanapur Ryt.
Concrete)
Mohangarh- Existing
B-40 1-B 76.600117 21.3871417 665882 2365839
Mohangarh- Existing
B-41 1-B 76.598294 21.3886056 665691 2366000
The Check Dam (B-36) was proposed just downstream of confluence point of Sukhi stream
with one of the tributaries near Mohangarh village. As stream course morphology supports
creation of good storage over the upstream part of the stream course, the proposed structure is
expected to hold more quantum of runoff. Storage of water over the stream course may
enhance the possibility of recharge to the shallow aquifers and benefit the wells further
downstream.
Another Check Dam in the form of Porous concrete was suggested at B-39 expecting that the
presence of thick clay at the top as revealed by VES 228 may restrict the percolation from the
stream bed surface and the structure proposed can by-pass the top clay and directly recharges
the shallow aquifer.
6.3.5 1B-5: KHAKANAR NADI DRAINAGE BASIN AREA

The Khakanar Stream and its tributaries ultimately confluences with Sukhi Stream near Tapi
River and forms one of major tributary. A large area of the basin is drained by this stream
with good net-work of drainages. Though it drains from both the sides of the hill ranges, its
catchment area is limited and flows mainly through plains. Dense agricultural activities in
the plains are noticed along this stream course in Google image. The Google image of the
drainage basin with suggested locations for structure is presented below.
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By studying the drainages, the streams with moderate catchment areas in the southern hill
ranges and from the western area are selected for creating structures in a cascading manner
by which most of the runoff water generated during monsoon months could be harvested.
Two existing structures were noticed indicating the runoff potential of this selected stream.
In addition to these existing structures, two Weir type of storage structures and two more sub-
surface barriers are proposed. The location details of the suggested structures and about the
existing structures are presented in the Table.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Jamuniya-
B-42 Weir 1-B 76.552878 21.3541806 661020 2362141
Khaknar Khurd
Jamuniya- Existing
B-43 1-B 76.551 21.3480028 660832 2361455
Khaknar Khurd Structure
Jamuniya-
B-44 Weir 1-B 76.548519 21.3500806 660572 2361683
Khaknar Khurd
Jamuniya- Existing
B-45 1-B 76.548831 21.3528139 660601 2361986
Khaknar Khurd Structure
Jamuniya- Sub-Surface
B-46 1-B 76.554263 21.356436 661161 2362392
Khaknar Khurd Barrier
Jamuniya- Sub-Surface
B-47 1-B 76.560919 21.3614444 661846 2362954
Khaknar Khurd Barrier
The location selected at B-42 on one of the stream course is nearly 700 m downstream of the
existing structure of B-43 is aimed to harvest the overflow. As number of dug wells are
present at this location, the widening of the stream taken as an advantage to select the Weir to
store water over the stream bed. Another location for Weir is selected at B-44 on the other
stream running parallel to the earlier stream further NW side to create storage for inducing
the recharge to the shallow aquifer which is tapped by number of dug wells around this
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location. However, the proposed reservoir area should be excavated at least for about 0.5 to
1.0 m for creating a moderate storage as the streams do not have much bank heights.
At the confluence of these two streams which are already treated with structures, the flow of
augmented groundwater at shallow level moving further away from this area is to be retarded
by a Sub-Surface Barrier strategy. Hence, a SSB structure is proposed at B-46 for a width of
20 m which is expected to function as a groundwater sustainability strategy. The resistivity
imaging (W144) at this site reveals a thickening of alluvial capping to about 20 m. Even in
the upstream this location a number of dug wells are seen and the hydrogeological inventory
around this site indicates that most of the wells goes dry during pre-monsoon period.
Similarly, one more location at B-47 is suggested for development of Sub-Surface Barrier
near village Jamuniya, where one more stream draining the eastern parts of the basin
confluences with the treated streams and the resistivity imaging (W145) shows thickening of
alluvial capping up to about 25 m towards north of the stream
6.3.6 1B-6: UTAWALI DRAINAGE BASIN

The basin with a dense network of streams is drained by two major streams running parallel
to each other till their confluence. They have unique catchment areas - one being drained
from southern hill ranges and the other from northern hill ranges. However, the streams
developing from south have moderate to good catchment area and expected to drain more
runoff than the other streams draining from north. The density of the existing structures on
the streams developing from south itself demonstrates their runoff potential. The existing
structures have been recognized at first on the Google image and then appropriate new
locations for further harvesting the runoff potential generated by these streams were selected.
The image map with these locations is presented below.
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Number of structures observed in the stream course under consideration with their location
co-ordinates along with further locations considered for suggesting new strategies
implementation is presented as a Table below.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Naggjhira-Pangri Existing
B-48 1-B 76.520247 21.3146083 657678 2357727
Mal-Saikheda Kalan Structure
B-49 1-B 76.484458 21.3108472 653969 2357276
B-50 1-B 76.473339 21.3060306 652821 2356732
B-51 1-B 76.453786 21.3089556 650789 2357037
B-52 1-B 76.417433 21.3089444 647018 2357001
B-53 1-B 76.40375 21.3058417 645602 2356645
B-54 1-B 76.383167 21.3026917 643469 2356277
B-55 1-B 76.379003 21.3063611 643034 2356680
B-56 1-B 76.375306 21.3107972 642646 2357167
Naggjhira-Pangri Sub-Surface
B-57 1-B 76.372622 21.3127861 642366 2357385
Mal-Saikheda Kalan Barrier
B-58 1-B 76.345419 21.3312583 639527 2359406
B-59 1-B 76.338839 21.3351944 638840 2359836
B-60 1-B 76.329531 21.3341861 637876 2359716
Ghanshyampura- Existing
B-65 1-B 76.398506 21.292 645071 2355108
Sindh Structure
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Kheda Kalan
The stream has been intercepted by a series of harvesting structures at 9 locations (B-48 to B-
56) from the catchment part to the point of its confluence with the other major stream
draining from the northern hill ranges. Also further downstream, the stream course carrying
the combined discharge has been harvested by another 3 structures (B-58 to B-60) in a series
before its confluence with Sukhi Stream. Further south of the main stream, one more existing
structure is noticed at B-65 on one of the streams flowing near Hasinabad village. All the
VES (220 to 224) conducted along the course of the stream reveals presence of 4 to 11 m
thick clay over the basalts which are, in general, compact except at VES 223 where the
basalts may be weathered and fractured or of vesicular type. Contrary to the other
investigated areas, VES 225 and ERT W148 observed near the confluence of Utawali with
Tapi River indicated 5 m thick clay top followed by a 24 m thick column of sediments
followed by possibly the vesicular basalts up to a depth of 75 m.
Having noticed so many existing structures, there is no scope for any more locations for
further interception. However, it is thought that a Sub-Surface Barrier can be experimented
just downstream of an existing harvesting structure to study the groundwater sustainability
due to retardation of groundwater flow. With this perception, a structure at B-57 located
downstream of B-56 was suggested. Hydrogeological inventory made around this location
indicates that the dug wells go dry during summer months, which will be one of the
monitoring conditions to evaluate the efficacy of the SSB at B-57 after its construction.
6.3.7 1B-7: KHARKIL STREAM DRAINAGE BASIN
Kharkil Stream drainage basin is another important sub-basin which is drained by three major
streams originating from southern hill ranges and runs parallel to each other for most parts of
the basin area and ultimately joins together before meeting with the Tapi River. Each stream
has their own catchment area and possesses number of streamlets. On all these three major
streams, reservoir has been constructed to store monsoon runoff in the hill part itself. Due to
this, the flow in these streams have been reduced significantly and expected to carry only the
surplus water released from these structures. While discussing the drainage basin as a whole,
each stream and related studies for recommendation of harvesting measures are discussed
independently.
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The northern most stream of the sub-basin originates near Ghanshyampura village was
studied in detail using the Google Image. As this stream has been intercepted in the
catchment part, there could be a stress in the plains on availability of water for irrigation.
The drainage study revealed that there are three existing structures in the form of check dam
in middle and lower part of the stream course providing a scope on selecting locations in
upper part of the basin and strategies were framed to harvest the stream flow during monsoon
months. The Google image with all these locations is presented.

Having recognized the necessity of water resource for stabilization of agriculture over an area
of poor ground condition over this area, the steps towards augmenting the shallow aquifer
available in the form potential water table aquifer zone should be replenished at regular
distances would be of good proposition. To achieve this objective, many structures have been
proposed in the course of this stream. List of locations along with type of harvesting
structures proposed with their co-ordinates have been prepared in the form of a table and
presented.
As far as the objective is concerned, storage of water over the stream bed at regular distances
through structures is adequate enough to enhance the groundwater condition of shallow
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aquifer. Therefore, at two locations (B-61 and B-62) weir type of structure has been proposed
to store the water and the overflow will flow downwards to feed the structures below in a
cascading manner. One more location was selected at B-64 for a check dam which also
functions in the same manner of Weir. A Mini-Percolation tank strategy was proposed at
B-63 by seeing the stream space availability for creating a moderate storage. However,
deepening of streambed up to 0.5 to 1 m would enhance the storage quantum.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Ghanshyampura-
B-61 Sindh Kheda Weir 1-B 76.382358 21.2683583 643419 2352476
Kalan
Ghanshyampura-
B-62 Sindh Kheda Weir 1-B 76.380483 21.2762 643217 2353342
Kalan
Ghanshyampura-
Percolation
B-63 Sindh Kheda 1-B 76.379819 21.2785111 643146 2353597
Tank (Mini)
Kalan
Ghanshyampura-
B-64 Sindh Kheda Check Dam 1-B 76.368447 21.2865889 641958 2354481
Kalan
Ghanshyampura-
Existing
B-65 Sindh Kheda 1-B 76.398506 21.292 645071 2355108
Structure
Kalan
Ghanshyampura-
Existing
B-66 Sindh Kheda 1-B 76.360339 21.2968 641107 2355604
Structure
Kalan
Ghanshyampura- Sub-
B-67 Sindh Kheda Surface 1-B 76.360281 21.297575 641100 2355690
Kalan Barrier
Ghanshyampura-
Existing
B-68 Sindh Kheda 1-B 76.335697 21.3000056 638547 2355937
Structure
Kalan
Ghanshyampura-
Existing
B-69 Sindh Kheda 1-B 76.293697 21.3142806 634177 2357481
Structure
Kalan
Apart from these three surface storage development method adopted, further downstream of
existing structure at B-66, a sub-surface barrier development has been proposed at B-67 for
retarding the groundwater flow for creating a sustainable groundwater potential around this
area on its upstream. Hydrogeological Inventory made around this site indicated the existing
dug well is dry during post-monsoon period itself even after a check dam exist and there are
also 55 boreholes exists in and around this site. The condition of check dam to be evaluated
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and if required, some reconditioning measures are to be taken.
Middle Stream
Among the three streams draining this sub-basin is the biggest of all with more number of
streamlets with considerable drainage length in hill catchment part itself. In the catchment
part, number of reservoirs of medium size has been created to harvest the monsoon runoff.
There are number of locations at which check dam type of structures have been constructed
to store the runoff along the main stream course part of plains for creating storages.
Therefore, search for new locations was restricted to upper part and confluence part of the
middle stream with the other draining from northern parts of earlier discussed. The locations
of the existing and proposed structures have been located in Google Image and presented.

As number of surface storage structures being already created in the course of the stream,
limited the scope on selecting new locations for improving further water harvesting. Only
Sub-Surface Barrier type of groundwater retardation strategy was thought to be a best
application for this area. Therefore, locations were identified in such a way that they retard
the benefits gained by shallow aquifer from the existing structures. Table containing locations
with co-ordinates of the existing structures and proposed groundwater flow arresting
structures is presented.
Out of four locations selected, three (B-71 to B-73) were located in mountain-valley part area
itself since considerable agriculture practices were noticed. Hydrogeological inventories
around these three sites indicated that these dug wells go dry during summer months.
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Surprisingly, number of boreholes were also exists. The main constraint of these locations is
of width of the stream to be treated. As the width is around 50 m in average, it would be
better to follow the clay barriers based Sub-Surface Barrier creation and providing a polymer
protection while construction. The other location considered at B-80 is just upstream of
existing structure of B-81 in the stream confluence area where agriculture activities are dense.
However, the stream attains more width of nearly 80 m over this location. It would be better
to adopt clay barrier here also with proper lining material. At all these locations, the depth
excavation may not be high for constructing this structure. Taking advantage of this situation,
the width of the structure could be increased considerably for improving the efficiency if
required.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Shahpur-Fopnar Sub-Surface
B-71 1-B 76.463411 21.2239056 651875 2347630
Khurd-Badjhiri Barrier
B-72 1-B 76.442781 21.2249944 649732 2347731
B-73 1-B 76.388725 21.2334083 644113 2348613
Shahpur-Fopnar
Khurd-Badjhiri
Shahpur-Fopnar
Khurd-Badjhiri
Shahpur-Fopnar
Khurd-Badjhiri
Shahpur-Fopnar
Khurd-Badjhiri
Shahpur-Fopnar
Khurd-Badjhiri
Shahpur-Fopnar
Khurd-Badjhiri
B-80 1-B 76.240083 21.2683389 628656 2352351
Shahpur-Fopnar
Khurd-Badjhiri
Southern Stream
The stream flowing southern end of this sub-basin is also a major drainage having
considerable area of catchment in hill ranges. In the absence of any major intercepting
structure/s in the catchment part, good amount of runoff may be flowing through this stream
which ultimately joins with other streams at lower reaches. Study on drainage course
exhibited already small structures being grounded at four locations in the plains making
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restriction on further search for locating new sites for harvesting. Google Image with all
existing structure locations and only one new location for implementation of strategy is
presented.
Artificial Recharge Strategy:

A favourable location for development of Sub-Surface Barrier at B-86 was suggested as a
groundwater conservation measure. Table containing the details of all locations identified in
the stream course and the new location with their respective co-ordinates is presented.
Similar to the earlier consideration of Clay Barrier for this site also found to be an ideal
recommendation. Being located in the downstream of all existing structure, the stream of
width of 60 m supports the concept of Clay being used for construction.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Shahpur-Fopnar Existing
B-82 Khurd-Badjhiri Structure 1-B 76.264592 21.2064667 631254 2345522
B-86 Khurd-Badjhiri Barrier 1-B 76.238392 21.2286306 628515 2347954
6.3.8 1B-8: BORSAR DRAINAGE BASIN

The stream net-works originating from southern hills drains towards north and finally
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culminate with other streams before joining Tapi River. Only one minor irrigation tank was
noticed in one of the stream on fringe of the southern hill range. The reflection of land in
image reflects that the soil cover in upper part of the basin is of red-loamy type and probably
indicating presence of Red Bole beds. High dense cultivation practices were noticed from
upper middle and further downstream. On the basis of preliminary observations, the main
stream course was studied for the scope of the present study. Existence of four harvesting
structures already indicated the stage of harvesting over the selected stream. The selected
stream along with existing structures identified and the site recommended for a new structure
are marked in Google Image and presented.
Having the stream image studies indicated presence of red-loamy soil at the surface
possessing inherent poor infiltration capacity. A site at B-87 was selected in north-central part
of the stream, where there could be a stress for water. The location north of Godhan Kheda
village, where the stream sediment textures looks to be finer and widening of stream course
collectively imposed a condition to select a strategy which could overcome the limitation of
poor soil permeability. A Porous Concrete Check Dam was proposed to be constructed to
allow the water harvested by check dam to enter deeper weathered/fractured zone by-passing
the top soil zone. The locations of structures identified and the new structure are presented in
a table format along with co-ordinates.
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Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Check Dam
B-87 Anturli-Borsar 1-B 76.194503 21.1675083 624011 2341153
(Porous Concrete)
B-88 Anturli-Borsar Existing Structure 1-B 76.189497 21.1669472 623492 2341087
6.3.9 1B-9: KAYAJI NALA DRAINAGE BASIN

The drainage basin with three stream net-works and with good catchment areas drains the
water from the southern hill ranges and joins together in downstream part of the drainage
basin and flows for sufficient length in the plains parallel to Tapi River and finally meets near
village Kothe. The observed flow of major stream part parallel to Tap River on not only this
particular stream but also such flow of streams earlier discussed seems to be controlled by
structural features of bedrock. This significant feature may play a role in groundwater
movement within basalts. Surprisingly no structures were noticed in the study basin streams
giving us a hope on suggesting various structures to conserve and augment the groundwater.
The locations of structures suggested in the study stream course are shown in Google Image
presented below.
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With scope on selecting the locations available in the study stream course area, different
strategies have been suggested for evaluating the effectiveness of each and compare in future.
This kind of situation helps us in zeroing the appropriate methodology suitable to shallow
bedrock areas. The various structures suggested along with location co-ordinates have been
presented in a Table format.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Sub-
Pimpuri
B-92 Surface 1-B 76.12765 21.1381028 617093 2337848
Bhajana-Baroli
Barrier
Pimpuri
B-93 Weir 1-B 76.124439 21.1441639 616755 2338516
Bhajana-Baroli
Infil. Pond
Pimpuri
B-94 (Rectangul 1-B 76.143303 21.1534444 618706 2339557
Bhajana-Baroli
ar)
Pimpuri Check
B-95 1-B 76.142228 21.153775 618594 2339593
Bhajana-Baroli Dam
A Sub-surface barrier has been selected as one of the groundwater flow retardation strategy to
create a sustainable groundwater regime on the upstream part of this location at B-92. The
streams draining from catchment areas when they join together and flow further as one, being
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taken as an advantageous situation to arrest the groundwater flow down the gradient. Also,
the stream width at selected location is only 20 m and creation of such structure becomes
economically viable. The well inventory data collected over this location pointed out that the
water table recedes to a depth of 9 m in summer and recoups to a level nearly 2 m during
post-monsoon periods. Such a situation supports the strategy of retarding the groundwater
outflow from the region through the suggested structure.
Further downstream of the earlier structure location, the stream morphology feature supports
for creation of storage in the streambed itself through a structure of Weir type at B-93. Since
the further down side groundwater flow being restricted by earlier structure, to benefit the
area on downstream, the storage development in the form of Weir expected to replenishes the
shallow aquifer regime.
The stream flowing west of Ichhapur Town was studied for selecting a location suitable to
recharge strategy implementation. The study indicated the location at B-95 for Check Dam
construction by which storage could be created over the inter-stream area of 200 m x 40 m
similar to an Infiltration Pond. However, the ponding area should be excavated to create a
deep storage for about 1 to 2 m and the soils can be utilized for pond bund creation on all
three sides.
PHASE 1B OF PURNA RIVER BASIN

Due to administrative decisions of the Project on Mega Artificial Recharge Program has
included some parts of Purna River Basin under the Phase-1B. This is probably due to
alignment of proposed Left Bank Recharge Canal which passes through the northern hill
ranges of this part of the basin which has number streams originating and flows down-south
to join Purna River. Hydrogeologically both these areas of Tapi River Southern part of the
basin and Purna River Basin are similar and aquifers are moderate to poor. Due to limited
groundwater source potential of this basin area, rainwater harvesting has been practiced
extensively already. However, few pockets of these drainages have been studied critically and
measures for further enhancing harvesting potential have been suggested.
6.3.10 1B-10: WADHODA STREAM SUB-BASIN

The stream net-works draining from north hills of this basin joins together and flow as one
stream south of Wadhoda town and ultimately joins with other streams draining from the
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adjacent areas on west before meeting the Pura River in the extreme south. Since there are no
interception structures seen in these streams on the catchment facilitate to contribute
significant runoff during good monsoon period. Inter-stream areas have been extensively
covered with agricultural activities utilizing groundwater as an essential supportive irrigation
component. Based on image studies, all stream courses have been studied and selected
suitable stream courses for the current program. The image presented below exhibit the
streams selected with locations of existing structures and newly proposed.

Identification of eight existing structures on the selected streams made the scope of
recommending further structure locations was narrowed down to those places of possibilities
and dense agriculture activities around. The details on existing and the proposed new
structures have been presented as a Table along with their respective co-ordinates.
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Check Dam: Two locations at B-96 and B-104 were suggested with Check Dam
construction owing to the location condition and necessity on creating storage for
inducing the recharge to shallow aquifer. Both these locations were chosen to be the
first structure to harvest the runoff volume generated from the catchment. Necessary
care to be taken while constructing to withstand the velocity of the flow. It is further
recommended that these two structures are to be constructed with stone masonry.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

B-96 Dhule-Wadhoda Check Dam 1-B 76.355044 21.0171528 640822 2324643
Existing
B-97 Dhule-Wadhoda 1-B 76.353792 21.0087167 640700 2323708
Structure
Existing
B-98 Dhule-Wadhoda 1-B 76.355639 21.0030333 640897 2323081
Structure
Existing
B-99 Dhule-Wadhoda 1-B 76.355989 21.0030444 640933 2323082
Structure
Existing
B-100 Dhule-Wadhoda 1-B 76.355278 20.9959361 640866 2322295
Structure
Existing
B-101 Dhule-Wadhoda 1-B 76.359133 20.9828639 641279 2320851
Structure
Existing
B-102 Dhule-Wadhoda 1-B 76.357458 20.9790417 641109 2320427
Structure
Existing
B-103 Dhule-Wadhoda 1-B 76.354483 20.9741861 640804 2319887
Structure
B-105 Dhule-Wadhoda Weir 1-B 76.344778 21.0358 639737 2326698
Existing
B-106 Dhule-Wadhoda 1-B 76.347939 21.0321417 640069 2326296
Structure
Weir: A weir type structure (B-105) was proposed just 300 m downstream of B-104
check dam to harvest the overflow and retain the water in the stream bed. The weir
could be developed using either stone or cement concrete.
6.3.11 1B-11: RAJURA-KURHA DRAINAGE BASIN

Two major streams drains from hills on the north and flows through the villages of Rajura,
Kakode and meets with each other before the major village Kurha and finally meets the Purna
River further south. They run more or less parallel to each other and then converge on north
of Kurha village. One of the stream has been already intercepted and having a Mini-Reservoir
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on the hill valley part. Presence of number of water harvesting structures in the plains shows
the runoff potential of these two streams and importance of water resources requirements of
this area. Both the streams have been studied critically and locations with suitability have
been selected for further harvesting based on geophysical information obtained and existence
of dense agricultural practices. Google Image of the study basin area with locations of
existing structures and new structures is presented.
Presence of numerous structures with an objective of harvesting the monsoon runoff in a

cascading manner to augment and sustain the groundwater availability, only few pockets of
inter-space between these structures were available to study the feasibility on further
harvesting. Search of such pockets along the two major streams yielded only 5 new locations
for harvesting. Table with details on existing structures and proposed structures with their
respective co-ordinates is presented. As the stream morphology and sub-surface information
restricted to select simple methodology for harvesting, weir type of structure has been
proposed at five locations.
The suggestion of Weir at B-107 to B-110 were made in the upstream part of a stream to
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harvest maximum runoff volume from the catchment in the beginning itself of its origin with
an aim of inducing recharge to the shallow aquifer of coarse to porous medium expected near
the foot hills. Similarly, another location at B-121 was also selected in the same area of
another stream carrying the surplus water from the existing structure of B-120 further
downstream at a distance of 1.5 kms
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Rajura-Jondhan 1-B 76.320383 21.0379889 637200 2326920
B-107 Weir
Kheda
Rajura-Jondhan 1-B 76.320542 21.04035 637214 2327181
B-108 Weir
Kheda
Rajura-Jondhan 1-B 76.319931 21.0296556 637161 2325997
B-109 Weir
Kheda
Rajura-Jondhan 1-B 76.318519 21.0258861 637018 2325578
B-110 Weir
Kheda
Rajura-Jondhan 1-B 76.317581 21.0204944 636925 2324981
B-111 Existing Structure
Kheda
Rajura-Jondhan 1-B 76.316264 21.0184861 636790 2324757
Kheda
Rajura-Jondhan 1-B 76.311625 21.0071556 636318 2323499
Kheda
Rajura-Jondhan 1-B 76.308808 21.0043389 636028 2323185
Kheda
Rajura-Jondhan 1-B 76.30245 20.9895083 635380 2321538
Kheda
Rajura-Jondhan 1-B 76.298994 20.9889722 635022 2321475
Kheda
Rajura-Jondhan 1-B 76.295769 20.9881889 634687 2321386
Kheda
Rajura-Jondhan 1-B 76.293294 20.9885139 634429 2321420
Kheda
Rajura-Jondhan 1-B 76.284172 20.9813861 633487 2320623
Kheda
B-120 Rajura-Kurha Existing Structure 1-B 76.329425 21.0492944 638129 2328179
B-121 Rajura-Kurha Weir 1-B 76.316608 21.0408611 636805 2327234
6.3.12 . 1B-12: DHAMANGAON DRAINAGE BASIN

Further west of drainage basin area discussed earlier, two more stream courses were
identified for studies which are draining the area covering Village of Dhamangaon and
ultimately confluences with Purna River in south. The main stream course has been covered
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with Resistivity Soundings from catchment to confluence. The study on Google Image
indicated that the stream course/s have been harvested already at nine locations leaving a
scope on locating inter-space structure area for consideration. The Google Image with
existing locations and newly suggested places is presented.

As the geophysical investigations revealed shallow bedrock of Massive Basalt type occurring
from a depth range of 5 to 10 m only, formulating the structure suggestion focused to aim at
recharging the shallow horizon which are likely to recharge the fractured basalt occurring
further depth below. Also it was noticed that all the existing structures in the form of check
dam are located from the middle part to down to the south and restricted the selection of sites
to the upper part of the drainage basin area. Table with details on existing and newly
suggested locations with their respective co-ordinates is presented below facilitating the
discussions. These streams are to be fed by the proposed Left Bank Recharge Canal at late
monsoon periods to enhance the harvesting and recharge efficiencies.
Weir: Weir type of harvesting structure was suggested at B-128 to B-130 to harvest
the monsoon runoff at regular distance interval of 500 m approximately. Of these, B-
128 and B-129 are on one of the stream drainage length more on the upstream when
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compare to the other stream where B-130 was suggested. The other two locations of
B-140 and B-141 were located in the adjacent stream with a distance of 1.3 kms
between them. One more Weir was suggested at B-143
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

B-130 Dhamangaon Weir 1-B 76.274872 21.0370056 632471 2326772
Existing
B-131 Dhamangaon 1-B 76.274514 21.0341944 632437 2326461
Structure
Existing
B-132 Dhamangaon 1-B 76.271486 21.0310611 632125 2326111
Structure
Existing
B-133 Dhamangaon 1-B 76.26275 21.0248056 631222 2325412
Structure
Existing
B-134 Dhamangaon 1-B 76.262753 21.0198333 631227 2324861
Structure
Existing
B-135 Dhamangaon 1-B 76.261511 21.0170917 631100 2324557
Structure
Existing
B-136 Dhamangaon 1-B 76.259797 21.0106444 630928 2323842
Structure
Existing
B-137 Dhamangaon 1-B 76.257167 21.0092528 630656 2323686
Structure
Existing
B-138 Dhamangaon 1-B 76.251867 21.0043472 630109 2323138
Structure
Sub-Surface
B-139 Dhamangaon 1-B 76.246961 21.0050056 629599 2323207
Barrier
Existing
B-142 Dhamangaon 1-B 76.244739 21.0125611 629361 2324042
Structure
Sub-Surface Barrier: Groundwater flow retardation structure of Sub-Surface Barrier

type was suggested at B-139 to enhance the groundwater potential condition of the
upstream areas. The Well Inventory data base collected around this location indicated
that the dug wells go dry during summer months and even a deep water table
condition prevails during post-monsoon periods. Prevailing hydrogeophysical
conditions of the VES result of shallow bedrock level of 6 m and hydrogeological
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information collectively favoured in recommending Sub-Surface Barrier as suitable

strategy at this location.
6.3.13 1B-13: DUI-DHOLARKHEDE DRAINAGE BASIN

The drainage passing through Sukli town with its own drainage net-works originate from
northern hills and joins together at the foot hills itself and flow towards south. One more
stream draining from further western part also joins with it and flow as one towards Purna
River and meets further south. One major reservoir was noticed at B-147 limiting the flow
further southwards. As the stream length is limited and seven existing structures have been
recognized, no further structures have been proposed on this drainage basin. However, as the
monsoon flow is restricted with the presence of a major reservoir, the proposed Left Bank
Canal should feed these two streams down below the existing structure reservoir. One more
structure in the adjacent stream and near Dui also included in the same drainage basin. The
Google Image with locations of all existing structures is presented below followed by a Table
with their geographical locations.
Loc_ Type_ Phase_

B-146 Dhamangaon Existing Structure 1-B 76.189892 21.0323056 623644 2326184
B-147 Dui-Dolarkhede Existing Structure 1-B 76.134567 21.0807917 617856 2331509
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B-152 Dui Existing Structure 1-B 76.104667 21.0816222 614749 2331579
6.4 SALIENT EMERGING FEATURES AND

OBSERVATIONS
The study basin area of 3768 sq kms has been systematically covered by geophysical
and hydrogeological surveys and necessary base data have been generated for
maximum understanding of sub-surface and surface conditions.
The various scientific studies carried out over the study area in order to facilitate to
generate a basic data base are tabled below.
ACTIVITIES IN TAPI RIVER STUDY BASIN
Type of Activity Sites Investigated Remarks
Vertical Electrical Sounding 346
2D - Earth Resitivity Tomography 204
Infiltration Studies 50
Percolation Studies 100
Stable Isotope 269
Various thematic maps prepared through results of geophysical investigations helped

understand the regional aquifer disposition and narrow down the core locations for
selection
Soil characteristic studies in terms of infiltration and percolation efficiency
evaluations not only enabled to understand the variations but also helped chose the
suitable type of structures
Stable isotope characteristics of groundwater and surface water coarsely yielded the
level of existing mechanism of influence that will also help future planning after the
implementation of the scheme.
Hydrological data collection such as water table levels in pre- and post-monsoon
periods of previous years grossly indicated the de-saturated areas and the scale of
natural replenishment through monsoon.
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Exploratory drilling in areas of data gap and for confirmation gave the information on
sub-surface characteristics to understand the process of deeper movement of
recharged water.
With the voluminous information base appropriate areas were selected and streams flowing
over these areas studied. Further, stream morphological studies were done at locations of
suitability to visualize the ground conditions. Appropriate recharge strategy was chosen with
the available information. The following table presents various structures considered for the
present Mega Artificial Recharge Scheme. Though most of the strategies suggested are well
established by previous studies of artificial recharge development; new technology using
porous concrete has been incorporated while designing the infiltration well as a methodology
of recharge to enhance the benefit of recharge and conservation. Similarly, a few pilot scale
Porous Concrete Check Dam were introduced over this area having black soil cover in order
to overcome the natural limiting factor of permeability. On experimental basis, Sub-Surface
barrier has been suggested over the areas of basalt part of the basin to conserve groundwater
for the benefit of upland areas.
MEGA RECHARGE SCHEME OVER PARTS OF TAPI RIVER BASIN
ARTIFICIAL RECHARGE STRATEGIES
Type of Structure Number of Sites Remarks
Check Dam 63
Weir 81
Infiltration Well 68
Other Type of Structures

(Percolation Pond, Percolation
61
Tank, Earthen Bund, Infiltration
Basin, Sub-Surface Barrier, etc.)
Existing Structures (Check Dam,

154
Tanks, etc.)
Over all 273 new locations were identified and suitable recharge structures were
recommended.
Identified 154 existing structures were also included for utilization and studied their
locations in-conjunction with data base information for its effectiveness. Wherever,
necessary, re-strengthening was suggested.
Structures were classified and grouped for understanding the distribution of them over
the study basin and as well evaluate them in terms of data base support.
Grouping of various structures and their individual dimensions enabled to estimate an
approximate recharge quantum per filling. This attempt was confined to two major
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types of check dam/weir and infiltration well. For other type of structures, special
investigations are required to estimate the recharge quantum. The attempt on
recharge quantification clearly points the necessity of repetitive supply of water
source to these structures for enhancing the overall recharge quantum and reduce the
cost-benefit ratio.
The distribution of various recharge structures over number of streams facilitated in
planning of locations at which the recharge canal release.
The hydro-meteorological data base of the basin area facilitated in suggesting the
strategy of release of recharge canal water in to the streams subjected to recharge
through structures during inter-rainy spells and preferably late monsoon periods.
The integrated studies revealed that the release of water over basaltic region should
be later than the release of water over alluvial parts.
Though this kind of activity was completed within the stipulated time period, in actuality
it requires adequate time to formulate the strategies to harvest the maximum benefit of
such mega program in terms of water conservation efficiency.
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DPR with Pre-Requisite Survey Work & Design Component for Mega Recharge Scheme of Ground Water in Tapi Alluvial Basin, Maharashtra: TASK - I
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All Categories of Artificial Recharge Structures in Tapi Study Basin
LOC_CODE BASIN_NAME TYPE_RECHSTRUCT PHASE_PROJECT LONGITUDE LATITUDE EASTING NORTHING

A-1 Aner Infil. Well 1-A 75.1396833 21.29075 514489 2354333
A-2 Aner Check Dam 1-A 75.1161556 21.25977 512051 2350902
A-3 Aner Check Dam 1-A 75.10255 21.23373 510641 2348019
A-4 Aner Infil. well 1-A 75.089525 21.23387 509290 2348034
A-5 Aner Check Dam 1-A 75.0576361 21.21319 505982 2345744
Infil. Well (Large
A-6 Ratnawali 1-A 75.3022222 21.32822 531341 2358503
Dia.)
A-7 Ratnawali Weir 1-A 75.300725 21.31357 531188 2356881
A-8 Ratnawali Infil. Well 1-A 75.2967056 21.29972 530774 2355348
A-9 Ratnawali Weir 1-A 75.2965778 21.29888 530761 2355255
A-11 Ratnawali Check Dam 1-A 75.2957694 21.28888 530680 2354148
A-14 Ratnawali Earthern Dam 1-A 75.3048111 21.25605 531624 2350516
A-19 Inter Stream Area Gabbion 1-A 75.2275417 21.30303 523600 2355703
A-20 Inter Stream Area Weir 1-A 75.2191389 21.2912 522730 2354392
Infil.
A-22 Inter Stream Area 1-A 75.2281722 21.22793 523678 2347391
Basin(Rectangular )
A-23 GUL River Bandhara 1-A 75.3731944 21.30748 538706 2356224
A-24 GUL River Infil. Well 1-A 75.3721778 21.29664 538603 2355024
Infil. Well (Large
A-27 GUL River 1-A 75.3527722 21.21094 536612 2345534
Dia.)
A-28 GUL River Weir 1-A 75.3565111 21.20613 537001 2345003
A-29 Unapdeo River Percolation Tank 1-A 75.4254139 21.26148 544136 2351146
Infil. Well (Large
A-30 Unapdeo River 1-A 75.425481 21.23907 544149 2348665
Dia.)
A-31 Unapdeo River Weir 1-A 75.4228139 21.24688 543870 2349529
A-32 Unapdeo River Infil. Well 1-A 75.4265556 21.23829 544261 2348580
A-33 Unapdeo River Infil. Well 1-A 75.4396806 21.24991 545619 2349870
A-34 Unapdeo River Check Dam 1-A 75.4394361 21.24998 545594 2349878
Percolation Tank
A-35 Unapdeo River 1-A 75.4292167 21.24357 544536 2349165
(Mini)
Infil. Well (Large
A-36 Unapdeo River 1-A 75.4419139 21.23748 545855 2348494
Dia.)
Gul-Unapdeo Inter stream
A-39 Weir 1-A 75.3888722 21.28959 540337 2354248
area
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Gul-Unapdeo Inter stream Infil. Well (Large
A-40 1-A 75.3944444 21.28531 540916 2353775
area Dia.)
A-41 1-A 75.3861194 21.28283 540053 2353499
area Dia.)
A-42 Weir 1-A 75.384775 21.27883 539915 2353056
area
A-43 Weir 1-A 75.393 21.27534 540769 2352672
area
A-44 Infil. Well 1-A 75.3931333 21.27542 540783 2352681
area
A-45 Weir 1-A 75.3952417 21.26709 541004 2351759
area
Unapdeo-Chinchpani
A-46 Check Dam 1-A 75.4932194 21.25524 551173 2350476
Interstream area
Unapdeo-Chinchpani
A-47 Weir 1-A 75.4918083 21.22994 551035 2347675
Interstream area
Unapdeo-Chinchpani
A-48 Infil. Well 1-A 75.4924278 21.22994 551099 2347675
Interstream area
Unapdeo-Chinchpani
A-49 Weir 1-A 75.4945333 21.22362 551320 2346977
Interstream area
A-50 Chinchpani River Weir 1-A 75.5075444 21.26344 552656 2351388
A-51 Chinchpani River Percolation Tank 1-A 75.5186278 21.26745 553804 2351836
A-52 Chinchpani River Gabbion 1-A 75.5261806 21.24087 554598 2348896
A-53 Chinchpani River Check Dam 1-A 75.5128167 21.23173 553214 2347880
A-54 Chinchpani River Earthern Dam 1-A 75.5048417 21.22064 552391 2346650
Infil. Well (Large
A-55 Chinchpani River 1-A 75.5048806 21.22087 552395 2346676
Dia.)
Chinchpani-Nimbadevi
A-56 Bandhara 1-A 75.5479222 21.25532 556848 2350504
Interstream area
A-57 Infil. Well 1-A 75.5376694 21.24208 555789 2349034
Interstream area
A-58 Infil. Well 1-A 75.532725 21.23091 555280 2347797
Interstream area
A-59 Gabbion 1-A 75.5289611 21.22299 554893 2346919
Interstream area
A-60 Weir 1-A 75.5252444 21.21985 554508 2346569
Interstream area
A-61 Infil. Well 1-A 75.522975 21.2168 554274 2346231
Interstream area
A-62 Check Dam 1-A 75.564222 21.26112 558537 2351151
Interstream area
Chinchpani-Nimbadevi Percolation Tank
A-63 1-A 75.56705 21.25732 558832 2350732
Interstream area (Mini)
A-64 Weir 1-A 75.5693806 21.23056 559084 2347771
Interstream area
A-65 Infil. Well 1-A 75.5691056 21.22319 559059 2346956
Interstream area
A-66 Weir 1-A 75.5621222 21.20449 558341 2344883
Interstream area
A-67 Infil. Well 1-A 75.5573528 21.19119 557852 2343409
Interstream area
A-68 Check Dam 1-A 75.5571 21.19111 557825 2343400
Interstream area
A-69 Earthen Bund 1-A 75.5901528 21.26724 561225 2351839
Interstream area
A-70 Infil. Well 1-A 75.5835306 21.24613 560546 2349500
Interstream area
A-71 Chinchpani-Nimbadevi Check Dam 1-A 75.5834972 21.24564 560543 2349445
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Interstream area
A-72 Weir 1-A 75.5803722 21.22348 560228 2346991
Interstream area
A-73 Weir 1-A 75.5668667 21.20041 558835 2344433
Interstream area
A-74 Check Dam 1-A 75.5648833 21.18898 558634 2343167
Interstream area
A-75 Infil. Well 1-A 75.5632333 21.18371 558465 2342584
Interstream area
A-76 Nimbadevi Earthen Bund 1-A 75.6499194 21.24259 567437 2349135
A-77 Nimbadevi Infil. Well 1-A 75.6403389 21.21247 566456 2345797
A-78 Nimbadevi Levee 1-A 75.6403028 21.21168 566453 2345710
A-79 Nimbadevi Arcuate Dam 1-A 75.6402056 21.19846 566448 2344246
Infil. Well (Large
A-80 Nimbadevi 1-A 75.6403833 21.19894 566467 2344300
Dia.)
Existing Structure
A-81 Nimbadevi 1-A 75.639675 21.18295 566400 2342530
(Re-conditioning)
Nimbadevi-Vaghjira Inter
A-82 Check Dam 1-A 75.6007083 21.2558 562325 2350576
stream area
A-83 Existing Check Dam 1-A 75.5964639 21.24319 561890 2349179
stream area
A-84 Earthen Bund 1-A 75.6026972 21.26145 562529 2351203
stream area
A-85 Check Dam 1-A 75.5892472 21.24735 561139 2349637
stream area
A-86 Infil. Well 1-A 75.6180722 21.26299 564123 2351379
stream area
A-87 Weir 1-A 75.6179667 21.26184 564113 2351252
stream area
stream area
A-89 Infil. Well 1-A 75.6093 21.23741 563224 2348544
stream area
A-90 Weir 1-A 75.6090139 21.23724 563194 2348526
stream area
A-91 Check Dam 1-A 75.6097194 21.21222 563278 2345757
stream area
A-92 Weir 1-A 75.6089583 21.18953 563209 2343245
stream area
A-93 Infil. Well 1-A 75.6105361 21.18997 563373 2343295
stream area
A-94 Vaghjira Stream Check Dam 1-A 75.6551083 21.25142 567971 2350114
Percolation Tank
A-95 Vaghjira Stream 1-A 75.6556917 21.24923 568033 2349872
(Mini)
Vaghjira-Hadaikie
A-96 Check Dam 1-A 75.6729167 21.21604 569835 2346207
Interstream area
A-97 Hadaikie Stream Check Dam 1-A 75.6868861 21.27025 571259 2352212
A-98 Hadaikie Stream Diversion Channel 1-A 75.688575 21.26982 571435 2352166
A-99 Hadaikie Stream Earthen Bund 1-A 75.7001083 21.2617 572635 2351272
A-100 Hadaikie Stream Arcuate Check Dam 1-A 75.68815 21.26364 571394 2351482
A-101 Hadaikie Stream Existing Check Dam 1-A 75.6977222 21.25289 572392 2350295
A-103 Hadaikie Stream Infil. Well 1-A 75.6932806 21.25096 571932 2350081
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A-107 Hadaikie Stream Earthen Bund 1-A 75.6939 21.21943 572012 2346590
A-108 Hadaikie Stream Percolation Pond 1-A 75.6920389 21.1988 571828 2344307
A-109 Khadaikie Stream Bandhara 1-A 75.7094861 21.25638 573611 2350688
A-110 Khadaikie Stream Weir 1-A 75.7059528 21.25001 573247 2349981
A-111 Khadaikie Stream Arcuate Check Dam 1-A 75.7065611 21.23586 573317 2348415
A-112 Khadaikie Stream Infil. Well 1-A 75.7115722 21.22827 573841 2347578
A-113 Khadaikie Stream Levee 1-A 75.71115 21.22812 573798 2347560
A-114 Khadaikie Stream Infil. Well 1-A 75.7143639 21.21363 574138 2345958
A-115 Khadaikie Stream Weir 1-A 75.7126917 21.21291 573965 2345877
A-116 Khadaikie Stream Bandhara 1-A 75.70595 21.18236 573280 2342493
Khadaikie-Mor Interstream Percolation Tank
A-117 1-A 75.7241444 21.23006 575145 2347781
area (Mini)
A-118 Weir 1-A 75.73395 21.18605 576185 2342915
area
A-119 Check Dam 1-A 75.7310111 21.17478 575886 2341666
area
A-120 Check Dam 1-A 75.7459194 21.21951 577410 2346624
area
A-121 Infil. Well 1-A 75.7480278 21.20381 577637 2344887
area
A-122 Check Dam 1-A 75.7460056 21.20301 577428 2344798
area
A-123 Earthen Bund 1-A 75.7451361 21.19123 577344 2343494
area
area
A-125 Infil. Well 1-A 75.7759111 21.22834 580518 2347616
area
A-126 Check Dam 1-A 75.7749889 21.24589 580413 2349559
area
area
Khadaikie-Mor Interstream Infil. Well (Large
A-128 1-A 75.7814333 21.23627 581087 2348497
area Dia.)
A-129 Inlet Channel 1-A 75.7816083 21.23653 581105 2348526
area
A-130 Mor Stream Weir 1-A 75.85395 21.22928 588616 2347762
A-134 Mor Stream Gabbion 1-A 75.8570722 21.20414 588955 2344981
Percolation Tank
A-135 Mor Stream 1-A 75.8868278 21.23258 592026 2348146
(Mini)
A-137 Mor Stream Earthen Bund 1-A 75.8861694 21.22131 591965 2346898
A-140 Mor Stream Percolation Tank 1-A 75.8988083 21.24896 593259 2349967
A-142 Sukhi River Infil. Well 1-A 75.939025 21.24355 597436 2349392
A-143 Sukhi River Infil. Well (Large 1-A 75.9546694 21.22544 599071 2347397
6-156

Dia.)
A-144 Sukhi River Arcuate Check Dam 1-A 75.9538306 21.22165 598987 2346977
A-148 Check Dam 1-A 75.9678778 21.25164 600424 2350305
area
A-149 Earthen Bund 1-A 75.9721056 21.24713 600866 2349808
area
A-150 Gabbion 1-A 75.9756444 21.25653 601227 2350851
area
A-151 Infil. Well 1-A 75.9772028 21.25316 601391 2350480
area
A-152 Check Dam 1-A 75.9769028 21.25291 601360 2350451
area
A-153 Check Dam 1-A 75.9810139 21.26642 601777 2351949
area
Infil. Well (Large
A-154 Mothran Stream 1-A 75.9998889 21.27128 603732 2352500
Dia.)
A-155 Mothran Stream Levee-I 1-A 76.0002472 21.27168 603769 2352544
A-156 Mothran Stream Levee-II 1-A 75.9997417 21.27149 603717 2352523
A-157 Mothran Stream Arcuate Dam 1-A 76.0016889 21.27059 603919 2352425
A-162 Mothran Stream Check Dam 1-A 76.0095222 21.24535 604750 2349636
A-166 Bokhar-Kirila Streams Existing Structure 1-A 76.0144972 21.31369 605218 2357204
A-167 Bokhar-Kirila Streams Infil. Well 1-A 76.0150111 21.31227 605272 2357047
A-168 Bokhar-Kirila Streams Check Dam 1-A 76.0238056 21.31003 606186 2356805
A-169 Bokhar-Kirila Streams Existing Structure 1-A 76.0364 21.30039 607499 2355746
A-171 Bokhar-Kirila Streams Existing Levee 1-A 76.0556889 21.32091 609485 2358031
Infil. Well (Small
A-172 Bokhar-Kirila Streams 1-A 76.0556833 21.32061 609484 2357998
Dia)
A-174 Bokhar-Kirila Streams Bandhara 1-A 76.0556611 21.30894 609491 2356706
A-180 Gangapuri Stream Percolation Pond 1-A 76.1055667 21.32032 614659 2358001
A-183 Gangapuri Stream Water way 1-A 76.1135917 21.31301 615497 2357198
6-157

Plugging Wall
Existing
Rectangular Pond
Gangapuri-Utawali(MP) Existing
A-189 1-A 76.1459222 21.34034 618828 2360248
Stream Area Rectangular Pond
Gangapuri-Utawali(MP)
A-190 Weir 1-A 76.1554472 21.33334 619822 2359480
Stream Area
A-191 Check Dam 1-A 76.1685944 21.33197 621186 2359338
Stream Area
A-192 Weir 1-A 76.1725472 21.32944 621598 2359061
Stream Area
A-193 Earthen Bund 1-A 76.1893972 21.32389 623351 2358459
Stream Area
Stream Area
A-195 Weir 1-A 76.15625 21.33031 619907 2359145
Stream Area
A-196 Pond 1-A 76.1551722 21.30835 619813 2356713
Stream Area
A-197 Weir 1-A 76.1980639 21.33949 624236 2360193
Stream Area
A-198 Weir 1-A 76.1984167 21.34506 624268 2360810
Stream Area
Stream Area
Gangapuri-Utawali(MP) Existing Kolhapur
A-200 1-A 76.2326306 21.35261 627810 2361673
Stream Area Dam
A-201 1-A 76.2342833 21.34316 627989 2360628
Stream Area Dam
A-202 Infil. Well 1-A 76.2342667 21.34348 627987 2360664
Stream Area
A-203 1-A 76.2387444 21.34308 628452 2360624
Stream Area Dam
A-204 Infil. Well 1-A 76.2385389 21.34342 628431 2360661
Stream Area
A-205 Existing Check Dam 1-A 76.2424611 21.33588 628844 2359830
Stream Area
A-206 Weir 1-A 76.21765 21.35667 626253 2362111
Stream Area
A-207 Weir 1-A 76.2189306 21.35361 626388 2361773
Stream Area
A-208 Weir 1-A 76.2099389 21.34826 625460 2361174
Stream Area
A-209 Weir 1-A 76.2044667 21.3464 624895 2360963
Stream Area
A-210 Existing Tank 1-A 76.23795 21.38044 628337 2364758
Stream Area
Stream Area
A-212 Earthen Bund 1-A 76.2342806 21.36623 627969 2363182
Stream Area
A-213 Infil. Well 1-A 76.2344167 21.36641 627983 2363203
Stream Area
A-214 Gangapuri-Utawali(MP) Infil. Well 1-A 76.2358 21.37231 628121 2363857
6-158

Stream Area
A-215 Weir 1-A 76.2358917 21.37201 628131 2363824
Stream Area
A-216 Check Dam 1-A 76.2393222 21.35973 628498 2362466
Stream Area
A-217 Weir 1-A 76.3196167 21.4038 636783 2367414
beyond
A-218 Infil. Well 1-A 76.3238194 21.39802 637224 2366777
beyond
A-219 Check Dam 1-A 76.3567306 21.41479 640620 2368662
beyond
A-220 Weir 1-A 76.3526889 21.40928 640206 2368049
beyond
A-221 Check Dam 1-A 76.3473278 21.43194 639629 2370553
beyond
beyond
beyond
A-224 Check Dam 1-A 76.4280361 21.47874 647947 2375808
beyond
A-225 Weir 1-A 76.4265944 21.47226 647804 2375089
beyond
A-226 Weir 1-A 76.4264722 21.46781 647796 2374596
beyond
A-227 Check Dam 1-A 76.4314083 21.45406 648321 2373079
beyond
beyond
beyond
A-230 Infil. Pond 1-A 76.4739889 21.45693 652731 2373437
beyond
beyond
A-232 Weir 1-A 76.4836528 21.45526 653735 2373262
beyond
beyond
A-234 Weir 1-A 76.69385 21.48163 675488 2376403
beyond
A-239 Dalamohu-Ghagharia Reservoir 1-A 76.5587556 21.46159 661511 2374039
A-244 Machgaon Reservoir 1-A 76.5947806 21.47572 665229 2375641
A-245 Machgaon Weir 1-A 76.6041444 21.48713 666186 2376914
A-246 Machgaon Weir 1-A 76.6063667 21.4901 666413 2377244
A-247 Amulla kalan-Amlakhurd Weir 1-A 76.6514694 21.5268 671043 2381357
A-248 Amulla kalan-Amlakhurd Existing Structure 1-A 76.6530306 21.47728 671263 2375875
6-159

A-253 Teliya Dhad Weir 1-A 76.69385 21.48163 675488 2376402
A-255 Paretha Ryt. Weir 1-A 76.7107806 21.50116 677219 2378584
Check Dam (Porous
A-256 Paretha Ryt. 1-A 76.7116028 21.49905 677306 2378351
Concrete)
A-257 Paretha Ryt. Check Dam 1-A 76.7172778 21.49116 677904 2377484
A-258 Paretha Ryt. Existing Structure 1-A 76.7148583 21.48625 677659 2376938
A-259 Rama Kheda Khurd Sub-Surface Barrier 1-A 76.7612278 21.53343 682405 2382215
A-260 Rama Kheda Khurd Weir 1-A 76.7538833 21.52546 681654 2381323
A-268 Sendhwal Existing Structure 1-A 76.7938778 21.59662 685707 2389249
A-269 Jhari Kheda Weir 1-A 76.8074917 21.62448 687081 2392350
A-270 Jhari Kheda Existing Structure 1-A 76.8097806 21.62154 687322 2392028
A-271 Jhari Kheda Sub-Surface Barrier 1-A 76.8147806 21.61491 687848 2391300
B-1 Zilpi-Pipri Borban Ryt. Existing Structure 1-B 76.7956333 21.45658 686067 2373746
B-5 Zilpi-Pipri Borban Ryt. Village Tank 1-B 76.7755194 21.46403 683973 2374547
B-6 Zilpi-Pipri Borban Ryt. Check Dam 1-B 76.766075 21.46569 682992 2374721
B-10 Zilpi-Pipri Borban Ryt. Weir 1-B 76.7530361 21.45686 681652 2373728
B-16 Khari-Balapat Check Dam 1-B 76.8218722 21.46515 688776 2374727
B-17 Khari-Balapat Weir 1-B 76.8151139 21.47295 688065 2375583
B-18 Khari-Balapat Existing Structure 1-B 76.8133778 21.47323 687885 2375611
6-160

B-26 Dharni-Kalpi Existing Structure 1-B 76.8709972 21.55654 693746 2384906
B-27 Dharni-Kalpi Sub-Surface Barrier 1-B 76.870925 21.55607 693739 2384854
B-28 Dharni-Kalpi Check Dam 1-B 76.8685028 21.56258 693480 2385571
B-29 Dharni-Kalpi Sub-Surface Barrier 1-B 76.8358583 21.53888 690129 2382907
B-30 Dharni-Kalpi Weir 1-B 76.8265694 21.54512 689159 2383587
B-31 Dharni-Kalpi Existing Structure 1-B 76.8679861 21.5473 693446 2383879
B-32 Pankhalya Existing Structure 1-B 76.8223833 21.52056 688757 2380862
B-33 Pankhalya Existing Structure 1-B 76.8214333 21.52272 688656 2381101
B-34 Pankhalya Sub-Surface Barrier 1-B 76.8218889 21.51835 688709 2380618
Weir (Porous
B-35 Pankhalya 1-B 76.8264194 21.51242 689186 2379967
Concrete)
B-36 Mohangarh-Kanapur Ryt. Check Dam 1-B 76.6260694 21.34536 668620 2361242
B-37 Mohangarh-Kanapur Ryt. Existing Structure 1-B 76.6199444 21.35479 667974 2362278
Check Dam (Porous
B-39 Mohangarh-Kanapur Ryt. 1-B 76.6030056 21.38157 666187 2365225
Concrete)
B-42 Jamuniya-Khaknar Khurd Weir 1-B 76.5528778 21.35418 661020 2362141
B-43 Jamuniya-Khaknar Khurd Existing Structure 1-B 76.551 21.348 660832 2361455
B-44 Jamuniya-Khaknar Khurd Weir 1-B 76.5485194 21.35008 660572 2361683
B-45 Jamuniya-Khaknar Khurd Existing Structure 1-B 76.5488306 21.35281 660601 2361986
B-46 Jamuniya-Khaknar Khurd Sub-Surface Barrier 1-B 76.554263 21.35644 661161 2362392
B-47 Jamuniya-Khaknar Khurd Sub-Surface Barrier 1-B 76.5609194 21.36144 661846 2362954
Naggjhira-Pangri Mal-
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
B-57 Sub-Surface Barrier 1-B 76.3726222 21.31279 642366 2357385
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
6-161

Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Ghanshyampura-Sindh
B-61 Weir 1-B 76.3823583 21.26836 643419 2352476
Kheda Kalan
Ghanshyampura-Sindh
B-62 Weir 1-B 76.3804833 21.2762 643217 2353342
Kheda Kalan
Ghanshyampura-Sindh Percolation Tank
B-63 1-B 76.3798194 21.27851 643146 2353597
Kheda Kalan (Mini)
Ghanshyampura-Sindh
B-64 Check Dam 1-B 76.3684472 21.28659 641958 2354481
Kheda Kalan
Ghanshyampura-Sindh
Kheda Kalan
Ghanshyampura-Sindh
Kheda Kalan
Ghanshyampura-Sindh
Kheda Kalan
Ghanshyampura-Sindh
Kheda Kalan
Ghanshyampura-Sindh
Kheda Kalan
Shahpur-Fopnar Khurd-
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Check Dam (Porous
B-87 Anturli-Borsar 1-B 76.1981055 21.16548 624387 2340931
Concrete)
6-162

B-92 Pimpuri Bhajana-Baroli Sub-Surface Barrier 1-B 76.12765 21.1381 617093 2337848
B-93 Pimpuri Bhajana-Baroli Weir 1-B 76.1244389 21.14416 616755 2338516
Infil. Pond
B-94 Pimpuri Bhajana-Baroli 1-B 76.1433028 21.15344 618706 2339557
(Rectangular)
B-95 Pimpuri Bhajana-Baroli Check Dam 1-B 76.1422278 21.15378 618594 2339593
B-97 Dhule-Wadhoda Existing Structure 1-B 76.3537917 21.00872 640700 2323708
B-105 Dhule-Wadhoda Weir 1-B 76.3447778 21.0358 639737 2326698
B-107 Rajura-Jondhan Kheda Weir 1-B 76.3203833 21.03799 637200 2326920
B-111 Rajura-Jondhan Kheda Existing Structure 1-B 76.3175806 21.02049 636925 2324981
6-163

B-139 Dhamangaon Sub-Surface Barrier 1-B 76.2469611 21.00501 629599 2323207
B-152 Dui Existing Structure 1-B 76.1046667 21.08162 614749 2331579
6-164
6-165
Suggested Check Dam Artificial Recharge Structure
SN LOC_CODE BASIN_NAME TYPE_RECHSTRUCT PHASE_PROJECT LONGITUDE LATITUDE EASTING NORTHING

1 A-2 Aner Check Dam 1-A 75.11615556 21.25976667 512051 2350902
2 A-3 Aner Check Dam 1-A 75.10255 21.23373333 510641 2348019
3 A-5 Aner Check Dam 1-A 75.05763611 21.21319167 505982 2345744
4 A-11 Ratnawali Check Dam 1-A 75.29576944 21.288875 530680 2354148
7 A-34 Unapdeo River Check Dam 1-A 75.43943611 21.24998333 545594 2349878
Unapdeo-Chinchpani
8 A-46 Check Dam 1-A 75.49321944 21.25524167 551173 2350476
Interstream area
9 A-53 Chinchpani River Check Dam 1-A 75.51281667 21.23173056 553214 2347880
10 A-56 Bandhara 1-A 75.54792222 21.25531944 556848 2350504
Interstream area
11 A-62 Check Dam 1-A 75.564222 21.261116 558537 2351151
Interstream area
12 A-68 Check Dam 1-A 75.5571 21.19111111 557825 2343400
Interstream area
13 A-71 Check Dam 1-A 75.58349722 21.24563611 560543 2349445
Interstream area
14 A-74 Check Dam 1-A 75.56488333 21.18897778 558634 2343167
Interstream area
15 A-79 Nimbadevi Arcuate Dam 1-A 75.64020556 21.19845556 566448 2344246
Nimbadevi-Vaghjira
16 A-82 Check Dam 1-A 75.60070833 21.25579722 562325 2350576
Inter stream area
Nimbadevi-Vaghjira
17 A-85 Check Dam 1-A 75.58924722 21.24735278 561139 2349637
Inter stream area
Nimbadevi-Vaghjira
18 A-91 Check Dam 1-A 75.60971944 21.21221944 563278 2345757
Inter stream area
19 A-94 Vaghjira Stream Check Dam 1-A 75.65510833 21.25141667 567971 2350114
Vaghjira-Hadaikie
20 A-96 Check Dam 1-A 75.67291667 21.21604444 569835 2346207
Interstream area
21 A-97 Hadaikie Stream Check Dam 1-A 75.68688611 21.27025 571259 2352212
Arcuate Check
22 A-100 Hadaikie Stream 1-A 75.68815 21.26364167 571394 2351482
Dam
25 A-109 Khadaikie Stream Bandhara 1-A 75.70948611 21.25638056 573611 2350688
Arcuate Check
26 A-111 Khadaikie Stream 1-A 75.70656111 21.23585833 573317 2348415
Dam
27 A-116 Khadaikie Stream Bandhara 1-A 75.70595 21.18235833 573280 2342493
Khadaikie-Mor
28 A-119 Check Dam 1-A 75.73101111 21.17477778 575886 2341666
Interstream area
Khadaikie-Mor
29 A-120 Check Dam 1-A 75.74591944 21.21950556 577410 2346624
Interstream area
Khadaikie-Mor
30 A-122 Check Dam 1-A 75.74600556 21.20301389 577428 2344798
Interstream area
Khadaikie-Mor
31 A-126 Check Dam 1-A 75.77498889 21.24589167 580413 2349559
Interstream area
32 A-132 Mor Stream Check Dam 1-A 75.85795278 21.22061667 589037 2346806
6-166

Arcuate Check
36 A-144 Sukhi River 1-A 75.95383056 21.22164722 598987 2346977
Dam
Sukhi-Mothran Inter
37 A-148 Check Dam 1-A 75.96787778 21.25163611 600424 2350305
stream area
Sukhi-Mothran Inter
38 A-152 Check Dam 1-A 75.97690278 21.25290833 601360 2350451
stream area
Sukhi-Mothran Inter
39 A-153 Check Dam 1-A 75.98101389 21.26641667 601777 2351949
stream area
40 A-157 Mothran Stream Arcuate Dam 1-A 76.00168889 21.27059167 603919 2352425
41 A-162 Mothran Stream Check Dam 1-A 76.00952222 21.24534722 604750 2349636
42 A-168 Bokhar-Kirila Streams Check Dam 1-A 76.02380556 21.31003333 606186 2356805
43 A-174 Bokhar-Kirila Streams Bandhara 1-A 76.05566111 21.30893611 609491 2356706
44 A-175 Gangapuri Stream Check Dam 1-A 76.08769444 21.31870833 612806 2357810
45 A-176 Gangapuri Stream Check Dam 1-A 76.08831667 21.30650278 612880 2356459
46 A-191 Check Dam 1-A 76.16859444 21.33196944 621186 2359338
Stream Area
47 A-216 Check Dam 1-A 76.23932222 21.359725 628498 2362466
Stream Area
Towards Nepanagar
48 A-219 Check Dam 1-A 76.35673056 21.41478611 640620 2368662
and beyond
Towards Nepanagar
49 A-221 Check Dam 1-A 76.34732778 21.43194167 639629 2370553
and beyond
Towards Nepanagar
50 A-224 Check Dam 1-A 76.42803611 21.47874444 647947 2375808
and beyond
Towards Nepanagar
51 A-227 Check Dam 1-A 76.43140833 21.45406111 648321 2373079
and beyond
Check Dam
52 A-256 Paretha Ryt. 1-A 76.71160278 21.49905 677306 2378351
(Porous Concrete)
53 A-257 Paretha Ryt. Check Dam 1-A 76.71727778 21.49115556 677904 2377484
54 B-6 Zilpi-Pipri Borban Ryt. Check Dam 1-B 76.766075 21.46569167 682992 2374721
55 B-16 Khari-Balapat Check Dam 1-B 76.82187222 21.46515 688776 2374727
56 B-28 Dharni-Kalpi Check Dam 1-B 76.86850278 21.562575 693480 2385571
Mohangarh-Kanapur
57 B-36 Check Dam 1-B 76.62606944 21.34536389 668620 2361242
Ryt.
Mohangarh-Kanapur Check Dam
58 B-39 1-B 76.60300556 21.38156667 666187 2365225
Ryt. (Porous Concrete)
Ghanshyampura-Sindh
59 B-64 Check Dam 1-B 76.36844722 21.28658889 641958 2354481
Kheda Kalan
Check Dam
60 B-87 Anturli-Borsar 1-B 76.1981055 21.165475 624387 2340931
(Porous Concrete)
61 B-95 Pimpuri Bhajana-Baroli Check Dam 1-B 76.14222778 21.153775 618594 2339593
62 B-96 Dhule-Wadhoda Check Dam 1-B 76.35504444 21.01715278 640822 2324643
63 B-104 Dhule-Wadhoda Check Dam 1-B 76.34712778 21.03802222 639980 2326946
6-167
6-168
Suggested Infiltration Well Artificial Recharge Structure

1 A-1 Aner Infil. Well 1-A 75.1396833 21.29075 514489 2354333
2 A-4 Aner Infil. well 1-A 75.089525 21.23387 509290 2348034
Infil. Well (Large
3 A-6 Ratnawali 1-A 75.3022222 21.32822 531341 2358503
Dia.)
4 A-8 Ratnawali Infil. Well 1-A 75.2967056 21.29972 530774 2355348
9 A-18 Inter Stream Area Infil. Well 1-A 75.2281861 21.30362 523667 2355768
10 A-21 Inter Stream Area Infil. Well 1-A 75.2174528 21.2604 522560 2350982
11 A-24 GUL River Infil. Well 1-A 75.3721778 21.29664 538603 2355024
Infil. Well (Large
14 A-27 GUL River 1-A 75.3527722 21.21094 536612 2345534
Dia.)
Infil. Well (Large
15 A-30 Unapdeo River 1-A 75.425481 21.23907 544149 2348665
Dia.)
16 A-32 Unapdeo River Infil. Well 1-A 75.4265556 21.23829 544261 2348580
17 A-33 Unapdeo River Infil. Well 1-A 75.4396806 21.24991 545619 2349870
Infil. Well (Large
18 A-36 Unapdeo River 1-A 75.4419139 21.23748 545855 2348494
Dia.)
19 A-40 1-A 75.3944444 21.28531 540916 2353775
area Dia.)
20 A-41 1-A 75.3861194 21.28283 540053 2353499
area Dia.)
21 A-44 Infil. Well 1-A 75.3931333 21.27542 540783 2352681
area
Unapdeo-Chinchpani
22 A-48 Infil. Well 1-A 75.4924278 21.22994 551099 2347675
Interstream area
Infil. Well (Large
23 A-55 Chinchpani River 1-A 75.5048806 21.22087 552395 2346676
Dia.)
24 A-57 Infil. Well 1-A 75.5376694 21.24208 555789 2349034
Interstream area
25 A-58 Infil. Well 1-A 75.532725 21.23091 555280 2347797
Interstream area
26 A-61 Infil. Well 1-A 75.522975 21.2168 554274 2346231
Interstream area
27 A-65 Infil. Well 1-A 75.5691056 21.22319 559059 2346956
Interstream area
28 A-67 Infil. Well 1-A 75.5573528 21.19119 557852 2343409
Interstream area
29 A-70 Infil. Well 1-A 75.5835306 21.24613 560546 2349500
Interstream area
30 A-75 Infil. Well 1-A 75.5632333 21.18371 558465 2342584
Interstream area
31 A-77 Nimbadevi Infil. Well 1-A 75.6403389 21.21247 566456 2345797
Infil. Well (Large
32 A-80 Nimbadevi 1-A 75.6403833 21.19894 566467 2344300
Dia.)
33 A-86 Infil. Well 1-A 75.6180722 21.26299 564123 2351379
stream area
34 A-89 Nimbadevi-Vaghjira Inter Infil. Well 1-A 75.6093 21.23741 563224 2348544
6-169

stream area
35 A-93 Infil. Well 1-A 75.6105361 21.18997 563373 2343295
stream area
36 A-103 Hadaikie Stream Infil. Well 1-A 75.6932806 21.25096 571932 2350081
39 A-112 Khadaikie Stream Infil. Well 1-A 75.7115722 21.22827 573841 2347578
40 A-114 Khadaikie Stream Infil. Well 1-A 75.7143639 21.21363 574138 2345958
Khadaikie-Mor
41 A-121 Infil. Well 1-A 75.7480278 21.20381 577637 2344887
Interstream area
Khadaikie-Mor
42 A-125 Infil. Well 1-A 75.7759111 21.22834 580518 2347616
Interstream area
Khadaikie-Mor Infil. Well (Large
43 A-128 1-A 75.7814333 21.23627 581087 2348497
Interstream area Dia.)
44 A-131 Mor Stream Infil. Well 1-A 75.8553583 21.22452 588765 2347236
Infil. Well (Large
48 A-143 Sukhi River 1-A 75.9546694 21.22544 599071 2347397
Dia.)
Sukhi-Mothran Inter
52 A-151 Infil. Well 1-A 75.9772028 21.25316 601391 2350480
stream area
Infil. Well (Large
53 A-154 Mothran Stream 1-A 75.9998889 21.27128 603732 2352500
Dia.)
54 A-161 Mothran Stream Infil. Well 1-A 76.0090472 21.24549 604701 2349652
55 A-165 Mothran Stream Infil. Well 1-A 76.0181583 21.24077 605649 2349135
56 A-167 Bokhar-Kirila Streams Infil. Well 1-A 76.0150111 21.31227 605272 2357047
Infil. Well (Small
58 A-172 Bokhar-Kirila Streams 1-A 76.0556833 21.32061 609484 2357998
Dia)
60 A-181 Gangapuri Stream Infil. Well 1-A 76.1056333 21.32022 614666 2357990
61 A-186 Gangapuri Stream Infil. Well 1-A 76.1279972 21.27802 617019 2353335
62 A-202 Infil. Well 1-A 76.2342667 21.34348 627987 2360664
Stream Area
63 A-204 Infil. Well 1-A 76.2385389 21.34342 628431 2360661
Stream Area
64 A-213 Infil. Well 1-A 76.2344167 21.36641 627983 2363203
Stream Area
65 A-214 Infil. Well 1-A 76.2358 21.37231 628121 2363857
Stream Area
66 A-218 Infil. Well 1-A 76.3238194 21.39802 637224 2366777
beyond
67 B-20 Khari-Balapat Infil. Well 1-B 76.8063083 21.47923 687145 2376268
68 B-24 Khari-Balapat Infil. Well 1-B 76.7274472 21.46981 678984 2375132
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Existing Structure
1 A-81 Nimbadevi 1-A 75.639675 21.182953 566400 2342530
(Re-conditioning)
2 A-83 Existing Check Dam 1-A 75.5964639 21.243189 561890 2349179
stream area
3 A-101 Hadaikie Stream Existing Check Dam 1-A 75.6977222 21.252886 572392 2350295
4 A-124 Existing Structure 1-A 75.7748833 21.228003 580412 2347579
area
5 A-158 Mothran Stream Existing Structure 1-A 76.0001667 21.267025 603764 2352029
10 A-166 Bokhar-Kirila Streams Existing Structure 1-A 76.0144972 21.313689 605218 2357204
11 A-169 Bokhar-Kirila Streams Existing Structure 1-A 76.0364 21.300386 607499 2355746
12 A-171 Bokhar-Kirila Streams Existing Levee 1-A 76.0556889 21.320906 609485 2358031
13 A-178 Gangapuri Stream Existing Structure 1-A 76.1029167 21.320378 614384 2358006
Existing Rectangular
18 A-187 Gangapuri Stream 1-A 76.1346722 21.327944 617671 2358867
Pond
Gangapuri-Utawali(MP) Existing Rectangular
19 A-189 1-A 76.1459222 21.340344 618828 2360248
Stream Area Pond
Stream Area
21 A-200 1-A 76.2326306 21.352608 627810 2361673
Stream Area Dam
22 A-201 1-A 76.2342833 21.343156 627989 2360628
Stream Area Dam
23 A-203 1-A 76.2387444 21.343083 628452 2360624
Stream Area Dam
24 A-205 Existing Check Dam 1-A 76.2424611 21.335881 628844 2359830
Stream Area
25 A-210 Existing Tank 1-A 76.23795 21.380439 628337 2364758
Stream Area
Stream Area
beyond
beyond
beyond
beyond
beyond
beyond
33 A-236 Dalamohu-Ghagharia Existing Structure 1-A 76.5665361 21.487058 662289 2376866
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35 A-239 Dalamohu-Ghagharia Reservoir 1-A 76.5587556 21.461592 661511 2374039
39 A-244 Machgaon Reservoir 1-A 76.5947806 21.475722 665229 2375641
40 A-248 Amulla kalan-Amlakhurd Existing Structure 1-A 76.6530306 21.477278 671263 2375875
41 A-252 Teliya Dhad Existing Structure 1-A 76.6904528 21.487186 675129 2377014
42 A-254 Teliya Dhad Existing Structure 1-A 76.689575 21.474922 675053 2375655
43 A-258 Paretha Ryt. Existing Structure 1-A 76.7148583 21.486253 677659 2376938
44 A-261 Dhakna Existing Structure 1-A 76.7712833 21.571639 683399 2386457
50 A-268 Sendhwal Existing Structure 1-A 76.7938778 21.596617 685707 2389249
51 A-270 Jhari Kheda Existing Structure 1-A 76.8097806 21.621539 687322 2392028
52 A-272 Nagotar Existing Structure 1-A 76.8305528 21.635147 689454 2393560
53 A-273 Nagotar Existing Structure 1-A 76.8367806 21.626633 690110 2392625
55 B-1 Zilpi-Pipri Borban Ryt. Existing Structure 1-B 76.7956333 21.456575 686067 2373746
59 B-5 Zilpi-Pipri Borban Ryt. Village Tank 1-B 76.7755194 21.464025 683973 2374547
65 B-18 Khari-Balapat Existing Structure 1-B 76.8133778 21.473231 687885 2375611
71 B-26 Dharni-Kalpi Existing Structure 1-B 76.8709972 21.556542 693746 2384906
72 B-31 Dharni-Kalpi Existing Structure 1-B 76.8679861 21.5473 693446 2383879
73 B-32 Pankhalya Existing Structure 1-B 76.8223833 21.520558 688757 2380862
74 B-33 Pankhalya Existing Structure 1-B 76.8214333 21.522719 688656 2381101
75 B-37 Mohangarh-Kanapur Ryt. Existing Structure 1-B 76.6199444 21.354786 667974 2362278
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79 B-43 Jamuniya-Khaknar Khurd Existing Structure 1-B 76.551 21.348003 660832 2361455
80 B-45 Jamuniya-Khaknar Khurd Existing Structure 1-B 76.5488306 21.352814 660601 2361986
81 B-48 Existing Structure 1-B 76.5202472 21.314608 657678 2357727
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Saikheda Kalan
Ghanshyampura-Sindh
Kheda Kalan
Ghanshyampura-Sindh
Kheda Kalan
Ghanshyampura-Sindh
Kheda Kalan
Ghanshyampura-Sindh
Kheda Kalan
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
Badjhiri
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109 B-88 Anturli-Borsar Existing Structure 1-B 76.1894972 21.166947 623492 2341087
113 B-97 Dhule-Wadhoda Existing Structure 1-B 76.3537917 21.008717 640700 2323708
121 B-111 Rajura-Jondhan Kheda Existing Structure 1-B 76.3175806 21.020494 636925 2324981
130 B-120 Rajura-Kurha Existing Structure 1-B 76.329425 21.049294 638129 2328179
137 B-131 Dhamangaon Existing Structure 1-B 76.2745139 21.034194 632437 2326461
149 B-147 Dui-Dolarkhede Existing Structure 1-B 76.1345667 21.080792 617856 2331509
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154 B-152 Dui Existing Structure 1-B 76.1046667 21.081622 614749 2331579
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Suggested Other Type of Structures for Artificial Recharge
LOC PHASE
SN CODE BASIN NAME TYPE RECHSTRUCT PROJECT EASTING NORTHING
Ratnawali Earthern Dam
1 A-14 1-A 531624 2350516
Inter Stream Area Gabbion
2 A-19 1-A 523600 2355703
Inter Stream Area Infil. Basin (Rectangular )
3 A-22 1-A 523678 2347391
Unapdev River Percolation Tank
4 A-29 1-A 544136 2351146
Unapdev River Percolation Tank (Mini)
5 A-35 1-A 544536 2349165
Chinchpani River Percolation Tank Bund
6 A-51 1-A 553804 2351836
Chinchpani River Gabbion
7 A-52 1-A 554598 2348896
Chinchpani River Earthern Dam
8 A-54 1-A 552391 2346650
Chinchpani-Nimadevi Bandhara
9 A-56 Interstream area 1-A 556848 2350504
Chinchpani-Nimadevi Gabbion/Weir
Chinchpani-Nimadevi Percolation Tank (Mini)
Chinchpani-Nimadevi Earthen Bund
Nima Devi Earthen Bund
13 A-76 1-A 567437 2349135
Nima Devi-Vaghjhira Earthen Bund
14 A-84 Inter stream area 1-A 562529 2351203
Nima Devi-Vaghjhira Percolation Pond
15 A-88 Inter stream area 1-A 563639 2350708
Vaghjhira Stream Percolation Tank (Mini)
16 A-95 1-A 568033 2349872
Hadiki Stream Diversion Channel
17 A-98 1-A 571435 2352166
Hadiki Stream Earthen Bund
18 A-99 1-A 572635 2351272
Hadiki Stream Earthen Bund
19 A-107 1-A 572012 2346590
Hadiki Stream Percolation Pond
20 A-108 1-A 571828 2344307
Kadiki Stream Bandhara
21 A-109 1-A 573611 2350688
Kadiki Stream Levee
22 A-113 1-A 573798 2347560
Kadiki Stream Bandhara/Weir
23 A-116 1-A 573280 2342493
Khadiki-Mor Interstream Percolation Tank (Mini)
24 A-117 area 1-A 575145 2347781
Khadiki-Mor Interstream Earthen Bund
25 A-123 area 1-A 577344 2343494
Khadiki-Mor Interstream Percolation Pond
26 A-127 area 1-A 581264 2348888
Khadiki-Mor Interstream Inlet Channel
27 A-129 area 1-A 581105 2348526
Mor Stream Gabbion
28 A-134 1-A 588955 2344981
Mor Stream Percolation Tank (Mini)
29 A-135 1-A 592026 2348146
Mor Stream Earthen Bund
30 A-137 1-A 591965 2346898
Mor Stream Percolation Tank
31 A-140 1-A 593259 2349967
Suki-Mothran Inter stream Earthen Bund
32 A-149 area 1-A 600866 2349808
Suki-Mothran Inter stream Gabbion
33 A-150 area 1-A 601227 2350851
Mothran Stream Levee-I
34 A-155 1-A 603769 2352544
Mothran Stream Levee-II
35 A-156 1-A 603717 2352523
Bokhar-Kirila Streams Existing Levee
36 A-171 1-A 609485 2358031
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Tapi Alluvial Basin, Maharashtra: TASK - I
LOC PHASE
SN CODE BASIN NAME TYPE RECHSTRUCT PROJECT EASTING NORTHING
Bokhar-Kirila Streams Bandhara/Weir
37 A-174 1-A 609491 2356706
Gangapuri Stream Percolation Pond
38 A-180 1-A 614659 2358001
Gangapuri Stream Water way Plugging Wall
39 A-183 1-A 615497 2357198
Gangapuri-Uttawali(MP) Earthen Bund
40 A-193 Stream Area 1-A 623351 2358459
Gangapuri-Uttawali(MP) Percolation Pond
41 A-194 Stream Area 1-A 619857 2359183
Gangapuri-Uttawali(MP) Pond
42 A-196 Stream Area 1-A 619813 2356713
Gangapuri-Uttawali(MP) Earthen Bund
43 A-212 Stream Area 1-A 627969 2363182
Towards Nepanagar and Infil. Pond/Percolation
44 A-230 beyond pond 1-A 652731 2373437
Rama Kheda Khurd Sub-Surface Barrier
45 A-259 1-A 682405 2382215
Sendhwal Sub-Surface Barrier
46 A-267 1-A 685223 2390088
Jhari Kheda Sub-Surface Barrier
47 A-271 1-A 687848 2391300
Sendhwal Sub-Surface Barrier
48 A-275 1-A 691398 2394051
49 B-27 Dharni-Kalpi Sub-Surface Barrier 1-B 693739 2384854
50 B-29 Dharni-Kalpi Sub-Surface Barrier 1-B 690129 2382907
51 B-34 Pankhalya Sub-Surface Barrier 1-B 688709 2380618
52 B-46 Jamuniya-Khaknar Khurd Sub-Surface Barrier 1-B 661161 2362392
53 B-47 Jamuniya-Khaknar Khurd Sub-Surface Barrier 1-B 661846 2362954
Sub-Surface Barrier
54 B-57 Saikheda Kalan 1-B 642366 2357385
Ghanshyampura-Sindh
Percolation Tank (Mini)
55 B-63 Kheda Kalan 1-B 643146 2353597
Ghanshyampura-Sindh
Sub-Surface Barrier
56 B-67 Kheda Kalan 1-B 641100 2355690
Sub-Surface Barrier
57 B-71 Badjhiri 1-B 651875 2347630
Sub-Surface Barrier
58 B-72 Badjhiri 1-B 649732 2347731
Sub-Surface Barrier
59 B-73 Badjhiri 1-B 644113 2348613
Sub-Surface Barrier
60 B-80 Badjhiri 1-B 628656 2352351
Sub-Surface Barrier
61 B-86 Badjhiri 1-B 628515 2347954
62 B-92 Pimpuri Bhajana-Baroli Sub-Surface Barrier 1-B 617093 2337848
63 B-94 Pimpuri Bhajana-Baroli Infil. Pond (Rectangular) 1-B 618706 2339557
64 B-139 Dhamangaon Sub-Surface Barrier 1-B 629599 2323207
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DPR with Pre-Requisite Survey Work & Design Component for Mega Recharge Scheme of Ground

Water in Tapi Alluvial Basin, Maharashtra: TASK - I

ACTIVITIES IN TAPI RIVER STUDY BASIN

Type of Activity Sites Investigated Remarks

Vertical Electrical Sounding 346

2D - Earth Resitivity Tomography 204

Percolation Studies 100

Stable Isotope 269

ARTIFICIAL RECHARGE STRATEGIES

Type of Structure Number of Sites Remarks

Other Type of Structures (Percolation

Existing Structures (Check Dam, Tanks,

6.2 ARTIFICIAL RECHARGE STRICTURE IN PHAE-1A

6.2.1 1A-1: ANER RIVER SUB-BASIN

6.2.1.1 Inferred hydro-geophysical results and its significant

6.2.1.2 Artificial Recharge Strategies

Infiltration Well(A1 & A4): The Vertical Electrical Sounding (AR-1A-VES-78)

6.2.2 1A-2: RATNAWALI SUB-BASIN

alluvium further south towards RN-4(VES-70) and beyond.

6.2.2.1 Inferred hydro-geophysical results and its significant

6.2.2.2 Artificial Recharge Strategies

Infiltration Well: An infiltration well (A-6) with a dia of 8 meters to a depth of 10 m

Another independent infiltration well (A-15) with dia of 6 m to a depth of 10 m was

6.2.3 1A-3: ANER-RATNAWALI INTERSTREAM AREA

Artificial Recharge Strategies

Infiltration well coupled with Gabbion: An infiltration well with a dia of 6 m to a

Infiltration well: An infiltration well with a dia of 6 m and a depth of 10 m was

Infiltration Basin: An infiltration basin of rectangular shape was suggested at A-22

6.2.4 1A-4: GUL RIVER SUB-BASIN

6.2.4.1 SALIENT FEATURES OF GEOPHSYICAL INFERENCES:

6.2.4.2 Artificial Recharge Strategies

Infiltration Well: An infiltration well with a dia of 6 m to a depth of 10 m was

Similarly, two more infiltration wells with a dia of 6 m to a depth of 10 m were

Another infiltration well with larger dia meter of 8 m to a depth of 10 m was

6.2.5 1A-5: UNAPDEO RIVER SUB-BASIN

6.2.5.1 Salient features emerging from the geophysical studies are:

6.2.5.2 Artificial Recharge Strategies

Coupling of infiltration well and weir/check dam:

6.2.6 1A-6:CHINCHPANI SUB-BASIN

6.2.6.1 Emerging Salient features are:

6.2.6.2 Artificial Recharge Strategies

Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Unapdeo-Chinchpani Check Dam

(CP-4_VES-47) conducted at this site indicated presence of finer to medium sands up

6.2.7 1A-7:CHINCHPANI-NIMBADEVI INTERSTREAM AREA

structures have been suggested.

Part-I Chinchpani-Vaghjira Inter Stream Area with the AR Locations

6.2.7.1 Artificial Recharge Strategies

6.2.7.1.1 Part-I Chinchpani-Vaghjira Inter Stream Area

representing medium to coarse sands found to be extending to a depth of 8 m from the

Infiltration well recharge strategy was framed at A-57;58;61;65 and 75 locations

In order to create an environment of assured availability of water for recharging,

6.2.7.1.2 Part-II Vaghjira-Nimbadevi Interstream Area

Loc_ Type_ Phase_

Part-II Vaghjira-Nimbadevi Inster Stream Area with AR Locations

Artificial Recharge Strategies

An earthen bund was recommended at A-84 location as the river morphology

Creation of recharge structure in the form of Percolation Pond thought to be ideal

Infiltration well coupling with Weir:

Creating assured source availability to a recharge structure at favourable locations

Percolation Tank (Streamlet of Nimbadevi):

As the drainage morphology at A-95 location favoured a condition to develop a good

6.2.8 1A-8:NIMBADEVI SUB-BASIN