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VOL. 4, ISSUE 1 (2022)
Morphometric and geometric analysis of kunur basin– A geomorphic analysis of well-known riverine landscape of Rarh Bengal, Barddhaman district West Bengal
Authors
Krishna Prasad Khatua
Abstract
Morphometry is the evident expression of integrated structure, process and morphological shape. Its pattern expresses the underlying structure, rock resistance, exogenetic processes, morphological process-form its spatial distribution, hydrological actions and processes etc. The significant morphometric analysis can be used to correlate and associate the hydrologic characteristics with physiographic characteristics of drainage basins such as size, slope, shape, and drainage density, the slope of drainage area, size and length of the tributaries. The Kunur River, a 5th order tributary of Ajay River is a well-known name in the riverine landscape of Rarh Bengal (Figure 1). It originates from a spring near Bansgara in the Faridpur police station area of Burdwan district. The Primary aim of the present work is to find out and analysis on delineation, orientation, qualitative and quantitative appreciation and highlighting of geomorphic status of the studied basin. To determine the aspects of Topography, slope and morphological disparity Topometry, morphometry and geometric observation and analysis have significant role in relation to distinguish the basin hydro-geomorphologic status. Various Linear, Aerial and Relief parameters are consider for the present study. To determine the valley side and hill side slope drawing of profile along and across the area are the significant measures for depicting the basin geomorphologic scenario. The overall results revealed that analysis of drainage system displayed significant information on geomorphic and hydrologic conditions. The analysis of the stream channels and rock composition demonstrate that some preferential orientations exist which are likely to be litho-structurally controlled. Drainage basin morphometry in terms of the linear aspects of 5th order sub-basin of Kunur show general conformity with available understanding on drainage development and landform evolution.
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Pages:42-55
How to cite this article:
Krishna Prasad Khatua "Morphometric and geometric analysis of kunur basin– A geomorphic analysis of well-known riverine landscape of Rarh Bengal, Barddhaman district West Bengal ". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 4, Issue 1, 2022, Pages 42-55
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