The Study of the Linear Morphometry of Suktel River Basin, Odhisha

Authors

  • Ramesh Kumar Patel Department of Geography, Institute of Science, B.H.U. Vns.

Keywords:

Bifurcation Ratio, Stream Length Ratio, Stream Order, Suktel Basin

Abstract

In the present study, an attempt is made to study the linear morphometry of Suktel River, a tributary of Tel
River and its subbasins that ows through Bolangir District of Odisha. Freely available SRTM Dem (30-
meter resolution) has been processed to delineate the streams and the watershed. It's various linear,
parameters have been delineated using Arc GIS 10.3. The results show that Suktel basin is a sixth-order
normal basin having a dendritic drainage pattern. It conrms to Horton's Law of stream number and lacks
structural control as implied by its bifurcation ratio that ranges between 3 and 5. It is in the stage of late
maturity with the high volume of surface discharge.

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Published

31-03-2022

How to Cite

Patel, R. K. . (2022). The Study of the Linear Morphometry of Suktel River Basin, Odhisha. National Geographical Journal of India, 66(4), 320–330. Retrieved from https://ngji.in/index.php/ngji/article/view/412

Issue

Vol. 66 No. 4: December 2020

Section

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