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DWDU, Rajkot
The project area is completely dependent on rainfall. The rainfall is scanty which has resulted in recurrent phenomenon of drought two to
three years. The average rainfall of this area is about 750 mm. The area faces continual crop failure that comes on whenever there is a
shortfall in the total quantum of rain. However, even more serious are the gaps in rain even in years when the total rainfall is considered
normal. These gaps at crucial periods in the crop growth cycle can prove fatal for the crop. However, through careful water harvesting, insitu
moisture conservation and a drought-proofing strategy of dryland agriculture, these gaps can easily be plugged and the crops saved.
3.1.3 Slope
The slope of the watershed was calculated based on topographic elevation (contours and spot height) from satellite maps and provided by
BISAG, Gandhinagar. These maps will help in recommendation/implementation of suitable land management practices in association of
other thematic information.
Table no. 13: Physiography and relief
Project name Elevation Slope range (%) Major streams
Kharachiya (Jam) 0-15 meters 0-10% Dudhalo,Baval wali, Baldoki wokla,
Padardi,Khari and Dadwa wali,Virnagari
Panchavda 0-10 meters 0-12% Bhadar, Geldi, Hadio, Budhan pari,
Dudhalo, Kharachiya wokla,Bhad
Jangavad 0-12 meters 0-15% Wanki wokli, Sidhpari, Bhadar, Kanpari
Melan, Dhar wali, Bhad
Jasapar 0-10 meters 0-10% Dudalo, Bhadar, Motu talab, Khari, Dhar
Karanuki ,Kharo, Dadwa road, Malwa
and Nihalio
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