Hydrogeological Investigation of Ground Water Levels Variation around Meghnagar Area, Jhabua Distict, Madhya Pradesh, India

Abstract

The recent paper embodies results of the hydrogeological setting in the area around Meghnagar, Jhabua  District of Madhya Pradesh. The usual hydrogeological survey has been carried out covering an area of  246.01 Sq. km. Well inventory involves examination of 61 dug wells existing in study area. 30 dug wells  have been selected as Observation wells. Data were recorded in respect of location of well, diameter and  depth of well, and measurement of static water level during post- and pre-monsoon periods to observe  variations of seasonal ground water levels. The static water level during the post - monsoon period reveals  a fluctuation range from 0.08 m to 4.71 m bgl, during pre - monsoon period the range of static water level  varies from 3.18 to 9.10 m bgl. The fluctuations of ground water level from post- to pre- monsoon season  have been observed as 2.00 to 7.42 m bgl. Based on static water level data, ground water level contour  maps have been prepared. The ground water level contour maps have helped in computing direction of  ground water movement. The post monsoon water level contour trend contributes in demarcations of  ground water potential zones in study area. The change in direction of ground water movement can be  assigned to the lithology and structural characters. The trends of ground water level fluctuation have been  described as a result of excessive removal of ground water.