A GIS-based Approach in Drainage and Morphometric Analysis of Ken River Basin and Sub-basins, Central India

Authors

  • Balakrushna Panda
     Laboratory of Biogeochemistry, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad – 826 004
  • Madavi Venkatesh
     Laboratory of Biogeochemistry, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad – 826 004
  • Bijendra Kumar
     Laboratory of Biogeochemistry, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad – 826 004
  • Anshumali
     Laboratory of Biogeochemistry, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad – 826 004

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https://doi.org/10.1007/s12594-019-1125-9

Abstract

Morphometric characterization of the Ken River basin (KRB) in Central India was carried out by analyzing SRTM DEM and topographical maps using geographic information system (GIS). The Ken river basin and sub-basins comprise a dendritic drainage pattern with highest stream order varying from third order to sixth order, and the mean bifurcation ratio (2.09) showed that the drainage pattern was not affected by structural disturbances. Coarse texture, low relief, elongated shape of the basin and gentle terrain condition were found to be dominant morphometric parameters. These results could be utilized in restoration and conservation of natural resources in Ken river basin.

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Volume 93, Issue 1, January 2019 Pages (5-126)

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2019-01-01

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Panda, B., Venkatesh, M., Kumar, B., & Anshumali. (2019). A GIS-based Approach in Drainage and Morphometric Analysis of Ken River Basin and Sub-basins, Central India. Journal of Geological Society of India, 93(1), 75–84. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12594-019-1125-9
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