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Vol II Issue II Dec 2012I ISSN No : 2249-894X ORIGINAL ARTICLE Monthly Multidisciplinary Research Journal Review Of Research Journal Chief Editors Ashok Yakkaldevi Flávio de São Pedro Filho A R Burla College, India Federal University of Rondonia, Brazil Ecaterina Patrascu Kamani Perera Spiru Haret University, Bucharest Regional Centre For Strategic Studies, Sri Lanka Welcome to Review Of Research RNI MAHMUL/2011/38595 ISSN No.2249-894X Review Of Research Journal is a multidisciplinary research journal, published monthly in English, Hindi & Marathi Language. All research papers submitted to the journal will be double - blind peer reviewed referred by members of the editorial Board readers will include investigator in universities, research institutes government and industry with research interest in the general subjects. Advisory Board Flávio de São Pedro Filho Horia Patrascu Mabel Miao Federal University of Rondonia, Brazil Spiru Haret University, Bucharest, Romania Center for China and Globalization, China Kamani Perera Delia Serbescu Ruth Wolf Regional Centre For Strategic Studies, Sri Spiru Haret University, Bucharest, Romania University Walla, Israel Lanka Xiaohua Yang Jie Hao Ecaterina Patrascu University of San Francisco, San Francisco University of Sydney, Australia Spiru Haret University, Bucharest Karina Xavier Pei-Shan Kao Andrea Fabricio Moraes de AlmeidaFederal Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), University of Essex, United Kingdom University of Rondonia, Brazil USA Osmar Siena Catalina Neculai May Hongmei Gao Brazil University of Coventry, UK Kennesaw State University, USA Loredana Bosca Anna Maria Constantinovici Marc Fetscherin Spiru Haret University, Romania AL. I. Cuza University, Romania Rollins College, USA Romona Mihaila Liu Chen Ilie Pintea Spiru Haret University, Romania Beijing Foreign Studies University, China Spiru Haret University, Romania Mahdi Moharrampour Nimita Khanna Govind P. Shinde Islamic Azad University buinzahra Director, Isara Institute of Management, New Bharati Vidyapeeth School of Distance Branch, Qazvin, Iran Delhi Education Center, Navi Mumbai Titus Pop Salve R. N. Sonal Singh PhD, Partium Christian University, Department of Sociology, Shivaji University, Vikram University, Ujjain Oradea, Kolhapur Romania Jayashree Patil-Dake P. Malyadri MBA Department of Badruka College J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR Government Degree College, Tandur, A.P. Commerce and Arts Post Graduate Centre King Abdullah University of Science & (BCCAPGC),Kachiguda, Hyderabad Technology,Saudi Arabia. S. D. Sindkhedkar PSGVP Mandal's Arts, Science and Maj. Dr. S. Bakhtiar Choudhary George - Calin SERITAN Commerce College, Shahada [ M.S. ] Director,Hyderabad AP India. Postdoctoral Researcher Faculty of Philosophy and Socio-Political Anurag Misra AR. SARAVANAKUMARALAGAPPA Sciences DBS College, Kanpur UNIVERSITY, KARAIKUDI,TN Al. I. Cuza University, Iasi C. D. Balaji V.MAHALAKSHMI REZA KAFIPOUR Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai Dean, Panimalar Engineering College Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz, Iran Bhavana vivek patole S.KANNAN PhD, Elphinstone college mumbai-32 Ph.D , Annamalai University Rajendra Shendge Director, B.C.U.D. Solapur University, Awadhesh Kumar Shirotriya Kanwar Dinesh Singh Solapur Secretary, Play India Play (Trust),Meerut Dept.English, Government Postgraduate (U.P.) College , solan More......... Address:-Ashok Yakkaldevi 258/34, Raviwar Peth, Solapur - 413 005 Maharashtra, India Cell : 9595 359 435, Ph No: 02172372010 Email: [email protected] Website: www.isrj.net Review Of Research Vol.2, Issue.3, Dec. 2012 ISSN:-2249-894X Available online at www.reviewofresearch.net ORIGINAL ARTICLE GROUNDWATER REGIME OF AQUIFERS OF THE VIDRUPA RIVER BASIN, AKOLA DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA WITH EMPHASIS ON GEO ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS KHADRI , S.F.R AND SUPLE , P.A Deptt. of Geology, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati (M.S)India Abstract: Detailed geological and hydro-geological investigations have been carried out for a part of Vidrupa River basin, Akola District, Maharashtra with emphasis on pumping test analysis with an aim to understand the hydro-geochemical, geophysical, geological, geomorphological and environmental control on the groundwater regime of the region. The study area is characterized by the presence of 350m thick horizontal sequence of lava flows which can be divided in simple and compound units based on their field characters, textual parameters and geomorphic expression. Detailed study of geomorphic features and the analysis of the remotely sensed data through visual interpretation of the Vidrupa River basin around Telhara region, Akola District were carried out to elucidate the role of various morphometric features, geomorphic processes and structural trends in the evolution of the landscape. The results indicate the presence of seven distinctly different geomorphic units which include alluvial plain, bajada zone, moderately dissected plateau, highly dissected plateau, plateau top, structural ridge and denudational hill. Hill slopes exhibit stepped appearance with parallel retreat during pediplanation due to differential erosion of various litho units exposed in the region. The structural, denudational and alluvial landforms, on the basis of land use and land cover have been sub-divided into agriculture land, built up land, wasteland and water bodies. In addition, remote sensing techniques have been effectively utilized in identifying the potential aquifers so as to enable groundwater exploration in the region. The present investigation based on numerous topographical profiles have shown the presence of marked flat terraces at different levels indicating the present state of the cycle of erosion and landform development. The results confirm the hydrogeological and morpho-tectonic conditions, which have also helped in locating suitable aquifers for the water resource development of the region. Major element chemistry of groundwater samples from dug wells and bore wells from 100 selected sites from the Vidrupa region during pre-monsoon and post- monsoon periods has been analyzed to understand the groundwater quality and its impact on the environment. Various thematic maps showing the distribution of various elements and their ration along with iso-contour maps of physico-chemical parameters have been utilized to understand the water quality management of the region. Pumping test results have highlighted the safe yield and other related parameters which have helped in improving the groundwater resource of the region. Hydro-geological studies have thrown light on the water level fluctuations in the region with emphasis on water resource and environmental management of water quality. The results of the chemical analysis indicate that both the surface and groundwater are suitable for drinking and irrigation purposes. The results of geophysical resistivity studies have thrown light on the nature of sub surface geology of Title:GROUNDWATER REGIME OF AQUIFERS OF THE VIDRUPA RIVER BASIN, AKOLA DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA WITH EMPHASIS ON GEO ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Source:Review of Research [2249-894X] KHADRI , S.F.R, , SUPLE , P.A yr:2012 vol:2 iss:3 GROUNDWATER REGIME OF AQUIFERS OF THE VIDRUPA RIVER BASIN..... the region along with groundwater potential zones. The highly fractured, amygdaloidal and weathered basaltic horizons have yielded sufficient amount of water whereas, the compact and massive portions show poor yield in the region. In this study, an attempt has been made to suggest various suitable measures for improving the groundwater potential of the area with due emphasis on water resource management. Detailed environmental analysis was carried out to understand the water level fluctuations and quality of water. In addition, suitable remedial measures were suggested for water resource development and management of the region. I KEY WORDS: Environmental Management, Groundwater, Deccan Traps, Watershed Development INTRODUCTION Water is the most vital, natural resource for living and is the backbone of the socio economic development of the country. The absence of water results in the absence of life on the Moon. The planet Earth has approximately 71% of this area covered with water contained in the oceans. Water is a natural and basic essential need for survival of human beings and for other living beings including plants and animals. Groundwater has been in use in India from the time of Vedas, which mentions that irrigation was being practiced from the wells in addition to surface water resources. Water is the form of precipitation which terminates into rainfall, river water, surface ponds, and lakes which partly infiltrates into ground in the form of groundwater. Beside that water is one of the main resources essential for the overall socio-economic development of any region and it requires careful planning and appropriate exploration for its sustainable management. Water plays a vital role in the development of any activity in the area. Thus the availability of surface and ground water governs the process of planning and development. The surface water resources are inadequate to fulfill the water demand. Productivity through groundwater is quite high as compared to surface water, but groundwater resources have not yet been properly developed through exploration. Keeping this in view, the present study attempts to select suitable locations for groundwater exploration in hard rock areas using an integrated approach through field investigations, geomorphologic, petrographic, geochemical,

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