Properties of Aquifer Material obtained from Burhi Gandak Basin

Ground water has rapidly emerged to occupy a dominant place in India's agriculture and food security in the recent years. Groundwater in India is a critical resource. However, an increasing number of aquifers are reaching unsustainable levels of exploitation. The knowledge of the well lithology and aquifer properties are essential for the development and safe utilization of ground water. Particle size analysis of aquifer material is important for knowing porosity, hydraulic conductivity and coefficient of uniformity.

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Md. Rashidul Haque is a Research Scholar of the department of SWE, RPCAU, Pusa, Samastipur Dr. Ravish Chandra is an Asstt. Professor in the department of SWE, Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University,PusaDr. S.K. Jain is an Assoc. Prof. in the department of SWE, Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa.

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Ground water has rapidly emerged to occupy a dominant place in India's agriculture and food security in the recent years. Groundwater in India is a critical resource. However, an increasing number of aquifers are reaching unsustainable levels of exploitation. The knowledge of the well lithology and aquifer properties are essential for the development and safe utilization of ground water. Particle size analysis of aquifer material is important for knowing porosity, hydraulic conductivity and coefficient of uniformity.