Hydrogeological Investigation of Ground Water Levels Variation around Meghnagar Area, Jhabua Distict, Madhya Pradesh, India

Abstract

The recent paper embodies results of the hydrogeological setting in the area around Meghnagar, Jhabua District of Madhya Pradesh. The usual hydrogeological survey has been carried out covering an area of

246.01 Sq. km. Well inventory involves examination of 61 dug wells existing in study area. 30 dug wells have been selected as Observation wells. Data were recorded in respect of location of well, diameter and depth of well, and measurement of static water level during post- and pre-monsoon periods to observe variations of seasonal ground water levels. The static water level during the post - monsoon period reveals a fluctuation range from 0.08 m to 4.71 m bgl, during pre - monsoon period the range of static water level varies from 3.18 to 9.10 m bgl. The fluctuations of ground water level from post- to pre- monsoon season have been observed as 2.00 to 7.42 m bgl. Based on static water level data, ground water level contour maps have been prepared. The ground water level contour maps have helped in computing direction of ground water movement. The post monsoon water level contour trend contributes in demarcations of ground water potential zones in study area. The change in direction of ground water movement can be assigned to the lithology and structural characters. The trends of ground water level fluctuation have been described as a result of excessive removal of ground water.