INTRODUCTION
1) Location – latitude 78015’ to 80045’E
longitude 18045’ to 21035’N
2) Region Head Quarter – Nagpur.
Office Address – Deputy Director Office, Groundwater Surveys & Development Agency, MaharashtraJeewanPradhikaran Building, A Wing,
2nd floor, Telengkhedi Road, Civil line, Nagpur.
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3) Area – 51377 Sq.km.
4) Total No. of Districts, Talukas and population in the Nagpur Region.
Sr.No. | Districts | Area of the district (sq. km) | Total talukas in the district | Total number of villages | Population as per 2011 (in lakhs) |
1. | Nagpur | 9,892 | 14 | 1859 | 46.53 |
2. | Wardha | 6,309 | 8 | 1376 | 13.01 |
3. | Bhandara | 4087 | 7 | 864 | 12.00 |
4. | Gondia | 5234 | 8 | 942 | 13.22 |
5. | Chandrapur | 11,443 | 15 | 1792 | 22.04 |
6. | Gadchiroli | 14,412 | 12 | 1688 | 10.72 |
| Nagpur division | 51377 | 64 | 8521 | 117.52 |
5) Cultivable Area – 23411.64 Sq.km.
6) Forest Area – 18049.80 Sq.km.
7) Districtwise watersheds, observation wells & Piezometers.
Sr.No. | District | No.of Watersheds | No.of Observation wells | No.of Piezometers |
1. | Nagpur | 52 | 111 | 93 |
2. | Wardha | 39 | 112 | 6 |
3. | Bhandara | 24 | 74 | 15 |
4. | Gondia | 30 | 79 | 10 |
5. | Chandrapur | 53 | 134 | 7 |
6. | Gadchiroli | 80 | 112 | 9 |
| Total | 278 | 622 | 140 |
Water plays an important role for existence of mankind. The demand of water is rapidly increasing for drinking, irrigation and industrial uses. The increasing demand is also related to the increase in the population.
8)River basin area-
| Sr.No. | Name of the basin | Area (sq km) | Number of watersheds covered |
1. | Wainganga | 27137.02 | 161 |
2. | Wardha | 14222.07 | 85 |
3. | Pranhita | 4073.43 | 16 |
4. | Indravati | 5446.27 | 31 |
| Total | 50878.79 | 293 |
9)Rainfall – Region of Perpetual Rainfall
Normal rainfall in the region:
Sr.No. | Districts | Normal rainfall |
1. | Nagpur | 926.33 m.m |
2. | Wardha | 833.86 m.m |
3. | Bhandara | 1114.99 m.m |
4. | Gondia | 1238.56 m.m |
5. | Chandrapur | 1040.17 m.m |
6. | Gadchiroli | 1306.88 m.m. |
| Average Rainfall | 1076.79 m.m |
10)Main rivers in the division
Nagpur – Pench, Kolar, Kanhan, Wardha, Wainganga
Wardha – Wardha
Bhandara – Wainganga Bavanthadi
Gadchiroli – Godavari, Wainganga, Indravati, Pranhita
Chandrapur – Wardha, Penganga, Irai
Gondia – Bagh, Wainganga.
11) District-wise catchment area, number of observation wells and piezometers in the division
Sr.No. | Districts | Total No. Of Watershed | Total No. Of Observation Well | Total No. Of Piezometer |
1. | Nagpur | 52 | 111 | 93 |
2. | Wardha | 39 | 112 | 6 |
3. | Bhandara | 24 | 74 | 15 |
4. | Gondia | 30 | 79 | 10 |
5. | Chandrapur | 53 | 134 | 7 |
6. | Gadchiroli | 80 | 112 | 9 |
| Total | 278 | 622 | 140 |
12) Geological structure of Nagpur region
Sr.No. | District | Type of soil | Percentage of area | Included Talukas |
1. | Nagpur | Deccan Trap (basalt) | 50% | Nagpur, Hingna, Kalmeshwar, Katol, Kuhi, Narkhed, Savner |
Water-borne rock (sandstone shale) | 15% | Nagpur, Savner, Kalmeshwar, Kamathi, Parshivni, Narkhed, Umred, Bhiwapur | ||
Archean (granite, gneiss, schist, etc.) | 35% | Nagpur, Savner, Ramtek, Parshivni, Mouda, Kamthi, Umred, Kuhi, Bhiwapur | ||
2. | Wardha | Basalt | 100% | Hinganghat, Wardha, Samudrapur, Ashti, Selu, Arvi, Deoli Karanja |
3. | Bhandara | Metamorphic rocks (granite, gneiss, schist, phyllite) | 90% | Bhandara, Mohadi, Tumsar, Sakoli, Lakhni |
Alluvial region of Wainganga River (Chauras) | 10% | Pawani, Lakhandoor | ||
4. | Chandrapur | Metamorphic rocks (granite, gneiss, schist) | 55% | Mul, Nagbhid, Sindevahi, Gondpipri, Chimur, Brahmapuri, Varora, Bhadravati |
Hydrogeological rocks | 30% | Bhadravati, Chimur, Rajura, Nagbhid, Brahmapuri, Chandrapur | ||
Basalt | 10% | Warora, Rajura and some parts | ||
Sandy soil | 5% | Bhadravati, Chimur | ||
5. | Gadchiroli | Metamorphic rock | 84% | Gadchiroli, Armori, Vadsa, Dhanora, Kurkheda, Korchi, Chamorshi, Mulchera, Aheri, Aitapalli, Bhamragad |
Hydrogeological rocks | 16% | Sironcha | ||
6. | Gondia | Metamorphic rock | 100% | Sadak Arjuni, Saleksa, Gondia, Goregaon, Amgaon, Tiroda, A. Morgaon, Deori |
13)History and Culture – The headquarters of Nagpur division is located in Nagpur. Nagpur division includes six districts namely Nagpur, Bhandara, Gondia, Wardha, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli. Brief information of the six districts is mentioned below.
- Nagpur: Nagpur city is the 13th largest city in India. The city was named Nagpur because of the Nag River. Geographically, Nagpur is in the middle of India, so the Zero Milestone pillar is famous in the city as the center point of the country. Nagpur city is also known as the Orange City as well as the Green City. Being the deputy capital of Maharashtra, the winter session of the Legislative Council of the Maharashtra government is held every year.
Dikshabhoomi in Nagpur is famous all over the world as a religious place due to the initiation of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar into Buddhism.
- Wardha: Mahatma Gandhi lived in Sevagram in Wardha district during the independence movement and that place is known as Bapu Kuti. Also, there is Vinoba Bhave’s ashram in Pawanar. Ashti taluka is famous for its fight against the British. Due to this, Wardha district has historical importance.
- Bhandara: The name of Bhandara city is derived from the word Bhanara. Copper pots are made here. This city is also known as a city of lakes and a city of rice farming. Pawani taluka in Bhandara district has acquired historical importance since Pawan Raja lived in Pawani taluka.
- Gondia: Gondia district is adjacent to the states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Gondia district was a state of Gond kingdom, hence the name Gondia is given to the district. 44 percent of the area of the district is covered by forest. Gondia is the main trading center for tendu leaf collection and bidi industry. This district is also famous for the collection of glue and lac.
- Chandrapur: Due to its abundant coal resources, Chandrapur district is also known as Black Gold. Chandrapur district is also known as the district of paper mill and cement factories. There is a tiger project in Tadoba in Chandrapur district and a social center named “Anandavan” for the sick in Warora in Chandrapur district by social worker Shri. Baba Amte is famous for tourism. Ramala Lake, Tapovan, Junona and Adyal Hill as well as the fort of the Gond Raja and the main religious tourist places here are Mahakali Temple, Parshnath Temple, Somnath Temple, Ramdighi Temple and Vadha Temple.
- Gadchiroli: Gadchiroli district is known as a tribal district of Maharashtra. Markadadev Shivling Temple in Chamorshi taluka of Gadchiroli district is located on the banks of the Wainganga river and has historical importance. This temple was built by the famous Rashtrakuta king. It is also known as a tourist spot due to the confluence of three rivers, Indravati, Prahnita and Godavari, near Semnur village in Sironcha taluka.
The main feature of Gadchiroli district is its dense forest and iron ore resources. Iron ore resources are found in Maseli,
Surajgarh, Moregaon, Armori and Deulgaon in the district.