Open Dug Well Data Analysis of Hyrdogeological System in Thandla Vicinity of Jhabua Region, Madhya Pradesh, India

Abstract

The paper is focused on analysis of hydrogeological system of Thandla area, located in Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh, India. Thandla region is characterized by geological formations of Aravalli super group, Deccan Traps with Quartzite, Phyllite, Alluvium and Soil. Thandla study area is mainly covered by Deccan Traps with Quartzite and Phyllite of Aravalli Super group. Alluvium is well exposed along the course of Padmavati River. The rest of Thandla area is occupied by Deccan Traps with Limestone, Sandstone of Lameta and Bagh beds in the lava flows of Deccan traps. The well inventory of 197 open dug wells helped in the identification of 35 observation wells. The measurements of observation well data point out a diameter range from 5.55 to 11.54 m., total depth of wells vary from 5.10 to 16.00 m.b.g.l., and static water levels range from 1.70 to 14.0 m.b.g.l. The seasonal monitoring of water levels indicate a fluctuation range of 1.3 to 11.0 m.b.g.l. Ground water level contour maps of the post- and pre- monsoon periods indicate that in general, the ground water movement is towards the Padmavati River. In the study area, at Manpur, Khandan, Rupgarh, Prwalya, Warlipara, Jamuri, Kakarej, Miyati, Munjal, Panchpiplya, Dhamni Chhoti, Chainpuri, Machhlaimata, Kundla, Madalda, Karikurna, and Etankhera is characterized by fairly good yield of water in dug wells during even pre-monsoon period . A few number of wells become dry during pre-monsoon period at villages of Angliyapara, Bahadurpara, Kaldela, Lalgarh, Berawa, Koriyapara and Dhawrapara. In general, movement of ground water is towards the Padmavati River. Ground water potential site have been recognized in the study area.