Dr. Sangita Shinde, Dr. Sachin Nandgude, Dr. Mahanand Mane and Dr. Sanjani Salunkhe

Morphometric analysis of Urmodi basin was carried out using geographical information system. Detailed drainage map of the area was prepared from the Survey of India (SOI) to posheets. The morphometric parameters considered for analysis includes the linear, areal and relief aspects of the basin. The Urmodi basin covers an area of 43,719 ha and is a 5th order drainage basin. Form factor of Urmodi basin was 0.38 per km represents elongated type of watershed. Circulatory ratio of Urmodi basin was 0.32 indicated that basin was elongated in shape having low discharge of runoff and high permeability of sub soils conditions. Elongation ratio of Urmodi basin was 0.69 indicated high relief and steep slope in some portion of the study area. There is need of conservation, utilization and management of the land and water resources for betterment of economic status of country. This study would help the local people to utilize the land and water resources for sustainable development of the basin area.

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