Development of different hydrogeological influencing thematic layers and groundwater potential zones of Deo river watershed of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India

Abstract

Water is one of the most abundant renewable resources, and it is essential to all living things. Groundwater is one of the major sources of Water in the planet Earth. Continuous uses of water without any conservation cause lowering of Ground water level and thus living forms are facing many problems now-a-days. Due to increase in industrialisation in the state of Odisha water problem is rising its head. Using Remote Sensing and Geographic information system (GIS) methods, this research aids in the delineation of water potential zones in the Deo river watershed in Mayurbhanj district, odisha. For this, different thematic layers have been prepared and interpreted. This study may be helpful to monitor and conserve groundwater in near future.