20170221124204004-1 Bokaro

District Irrigation Plan - Bokaro
Government of Jharkhand
Report Prepared & Compiled by:

District Administration Bokaro
FOREWORD
Irrigation is defined as “Artificially supplying & systematically dividing of water for

agriculture & horticulture in order to obtain higher or qualitatively better production and
includes clearing away of excess water from the agricultural land”. It is a basic determinant of
agriculture because its inadequacies are the most powerful constraints on the increase of
agricultural production.
The weather condition of Bokaro is characterised with extreme heat and dryness and the
irrigation potential has not been harnessed to maximum potential. The masses primarily depend
on agriculture and allied activities.
The district of Bokaro is largely characterised as mono crop rain fed area with low uncertain
rainfall and inadequate irrigation facilities. This call for appropriate, evidence based and
coherent policy response, followed by the adequate action that can help reduce its vulnerability
and build resilience of the agricultural and allied sectors. Increase in agricultural production
and productivity depends, to a large extent, on the availability of water.
I am pleased that the District Irrigation Plan for Bokaro district has been prepared under the
aegis of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojna (PMKSY) after identifying the gaps in demand-
supply vis-à-vis existing irrigation infrastructure in coordination with respective departments.
The plan was prepared based on grass root level consultations at village, block and district
level and research agencies.
I am confident that this plan would be a harbinger of great opportunities in accelerating overall
growth of the district in perspective of agriculture and allied activities so as to accomplish
successfully our cherished goal and improve the well-being of millions strong farming
community in the state. The implementation of plan in coming years will boost the growth and
bring a turnaround in the overall socio-economic condition of rural masses.
Place : Bokaro ( Rai Mahimapat Ray)

Date : Deputy Commissioner
District Collectorate Building
Bokaro
INDEX
Description Page No.
Executive Summary………………………………………………………………… 1
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………. 1
Components and responsible Ministries/ Departments…………………………….. 2
District Irrigation Plans (DIPs)……………………………………………………… 3
Background…………………………………………………………………………. 4
Vision……………………………………………………………………………….. 5
The broad objectives of PMKSY………………………………………………….... 5
Strategy/Approach………………………………………………………………….. 6
Methodology………………………………………………………………………… 7
Project Cost…………………………………………………………………………. 7
Chapter-1
General Information of the District
1.1 District Profile……………………………………………………… 8
1.1.01 Administrative Set up………………………………………………. 8
1.2 Demography………………………………………………………… 10
1.2.01 Important Statistic…………………………………………………. 11
1.2.02 Geographical Profile………………………………………………… 13
1.2.03 Agriculture Profile………………………………………………….. 13
1.3 Biomass and Livestock (Small and Large Livestock)……………. 14
1.3.01 Green Cover………………………………………………………… 16
1.3.02 Availability of Fuel Wood………………………………………….. 17
1.3.03 Biomass Yield……………………………………………………… 17
1.3.04 Fodder Yield………………………………………………………... 17
1.3.05 Milk Production…………………………………………………….. 17
1.3.06 Availability of Fuel Wood………………………………………….. 17
1.4 Agro-Ecology, Climate, Hydrology and Topography……………… 18
1.4.01 Agro-Ecology Zone………………………………………………… 18
1.4.02 Physiography, Type of Terrain & Topography…………………….. 18
1.4.03 Climate & Temperature…………………………………………….. 19
1.4.04 Normal Annual Rainfall, Average Monthly Rainfall,
No. of Rainy Days, Maximum Rainfall Intensity…………………. 19
1.4.05 Hydrology………………………………………………………….. 20
1.4.05.01 Hydrogeology………………………………………………………. 20
1.4.06 Drainage……………………………………………………………. 20
1.4.07 Potential Evapo-Transpiration (PET)………………………………. 20
1.4.08 Elevation……………………………………………………………. 21
1.5 Soil Profile: Major Soil Classes and Land Slope Classification……. 21
1.6 Soil Erosion and Runoff Status: Erosion, Peak Rate of Runoff,
Frequency of Peak Total Runoff Volume, Flood and Drought……… 27
1.7 Land Use Pattern: Total Geographical Area, Area Under
Agriculture, Forest Wasteland and Other Uses……………………… 28
Chapter-2
District Water Profile
2.1 Area Wise, Crop Wise Irrigation Status, Crop Type, Area Under
Kharif, Rabi and Summer, Horticulture and Plantation Crops and
Irrigation for Each Type of Crop……………………………………. 31
2.2 Production and Productivity of Major Crops: Season Wise Crop
Sown, Production Productivity and Cost of Cultivation of Crops
Under Rainfed and Irrigated Conditions………………………………… 31
2.3 Irrigation Based Classification: Gross Irrigated Area, Net Irrigated
Area, Area Under Protective Irrigation, Unirrigated or Total Rainfed
Area…………………………………………………………………….. 32
Chapter-3
Water Availability
3.1 Status of Water Availability……………………………………………. 33
3.2 Status of Ground Water Availability…………………………………… 33
3.2.01 Depth of Water Level…………………………………………………… 34
3.2.02 Water Level Trend………………………………………………………. 34
3.2.03 Ground Water Resources………………………………………………… 34
3.2.04 Ground Water Quality…………………………………………………… 34
3.2.05 Status of Ground Water Development…………………………………… 35
3.3 Status of Command Area: Village Wise Information of Canal Command,
Information on Other Service Command, Total Developed and Under
Developed Command……………………………………………………. 35
3.4 Existing Type of Irrigation: Surface, Ground Water, Lift, Treated
Effluent from STP, Other Sources Including Traditional Water
Harvesting Structure……………………………………………………… 36
Chapter-4
Water Requirement/Demand
4.1 Domestic Water Demand: Population in 2015, Projected Population
by 2020 and Gross Water Demand………………………………………. 38
4.2 Crop Water Demand: Crop Wise Water Demand, Existing Water
Potential And Water Potential To Be Created …………………………… 38
4.3 Livestock Water Demand: Present Water Demand, Water Demand buy
2020, Water Potential to be Created……………………………………… 39
4.4 Industrial Water Demand: Present Water Demand, Water Demand by 2020,
Water Potential to be Created…………………………………………….. 39
4.5 Water Demand For Power Generation: Present Water Demand, Water
Demand by 2020, Water Potential to be Created…………………………. 40
4.6 Total Water Demand of the District for Various Sectors: Total water
Demand At Present, Water Demand by 2020 for All Components………. 40
4.7 Water Budget: Water Availability, Water Demand and Gaps……………. 40
Chapter-5
Strategic Action Plan for Irrigation in District Under PMKSY
5.1 Methodology……………………………………………………………… 40
5.2 Prioritization of Blocks and activity for Strategic Planning……………… 40
5.3 Broad Strategies………………………………………………………….. 41
5.4 Component wise and year wise Strategic Action Plan……………………. 42
8List of Table Page No.
Table-1 Administrative Set up………………………………………………. 8

Table-2 Demography………………………………………………………… 10
Table-3 Important Statistics…………………………………………………. 10
Table-4 Geographical Profile………………………………………………… 12
Table-5 Agricultural Profile…………………………………………………. 13
Table-6 Green Cover………………………………………………………… 15
Table-7 Biomass yield……………………………………………………….. 15
Table-8 Agro-Ecology zone............................................................................. 16
Table-9 Normal Annual Rainfall, Average Monthly Rainfall,
No. Of Rainy Days, Maximum Rainfall Intensity…………………. 17
Table-10 Major soil classes and land slope classification…………………….. 20
Table-11 common terminology the classification of soil and %age area……… 22
Table-12 Land Utilization Pattern…………………………………………….. 27
Table-13 Land Utilization potential for agriculture…………………………… 29
Table-14 Operational Holdings And Farmers Own Land Classification……… 29
Table-15 Dependency On Rainfall For Agriculture Purposes………………… 30
Table-16 Present Status Of Irrigation…………………………………………. 31
Table-17 Irrigation Source & Facility…………………………………………. 31
Table-18 Irrigated Area……………………………………………………….. 31
Table-19 Water Availability For Irrigation Purposes…………………………. 33
Table-20 Status of Ground Water Availability………………………………… 33
Table-21 Total Water Resources………………………………………………. 33
Table-22 Existing Type of Irrigation………………………………………….. 35
Table-23 Crop Water Demand………………………………………………… 38
Table-24 Water Demand Of The District For Various Sectors………………... 39
Table-25 Water Budget………………………………………………………... 39
Table-26 Component wise and year wise Strategic Action Plan……………… 42
Table-27 The total no. of proposed structures under the perspective plan……. 42
Table-28 The resultant water savings in terms of no. of structure/activities
proposed under the scheme…………………………………………. 43
Table-29 Ministry Wise Strategic Plan……………………………………….. 43
List of Figure Page No.
Figure-1 Administrative Map Of Bokaro District………………………………… 9

Figure-2 Blockwise Details Of Rural Households And Population…………. …… 10
Figure-3 Composition Of Different Types Of Animals…………………………… 14
Figure-4 Hydrogeology of Bokaro District………………………………………. 18
Figure-5 Drainage………………………………………………………………….. 19
Figure-6a Soils Under Different Reaction Classes And Area……………………… 22
Figure-6b % age Area (In Ha) & Organic Carbon Content………………………… 22
Figure-6c % age Area (In Ha) & Nitrogen Content………………………………... 23
Figure-6d % age Area (In Ha) & Phosphorous Content. …………………………… 23
Figure-6e % age Area (In Ha) & Potassium Content………………………………. 23
Figure-6f % age Area (In Ha) & Sulphur Content…………………………………. 24
Figure-6g % age Area (In Ha) & Iron Content……………………………………... 24
Figure-6h % age Area (In Ha) & Manganese Content……………………………… 24
Figure-6i % age Area (In Ha) & Zinc Content…………………………………….. 25
Figure-6j % age Area (In Ha) & Copper Content…………………………………. 25
Figure-6k % age Area (In Ha) & Boron Content………………………………….. 25
Figure-7 Percentage Area Among Major Classified Land Categories…………… 28
List of Annexure Annexure No.
1.00 General Information of the District

1.1 District Profile I
1.2 Demography II
1.3 Biomass and Livestock III
1.4 Agro Ecology, Climate, Hydrology and Topography IV
1.5 Soil Profile V
1.6 Soil Erosion and Runoff Status VI
1.7 Land Used Pattern VII
2.00 District Water Profile
2.1 Area-wise, Crop-wise Irrigation Status VIII
2.2 Production and Productivity of major Crops IX
2.3 Irrigation based Classification X
3.00 Water Availability
3.1 Status of Water Availability XI
3.2 Status of Ground Water Availability XII
3.3 Status of Command Area XIII
3.4 Existing type of Irrigation XIV
4.00 Water Requirement/Demand
4.1 Domestic Water Demand XV
4.2 Crop Water Requirement XVI
4.3 Livestock Water Demand XVII
4.4 Industrial Water Demand XVIII
4.5 Water Demand for Power Generation IX
4.6 Total Water Demand of the District for Various Sectors XX
4.7 Water Budget XXI
5.00 Strategic Action Plan for Irrigation in District under PMKSY XXII
Abbreviations
BCM Billion Cubic Meters

BTU British Thermal Unit
CGWB Central Ground Water Board
GA Geographical Area
GEF Global Environment Facility
GW Ground Water
ICAR Indian Council of agricultural Research
KVK Krishi Vigyan Kendra
MSL Mean Sea Level
NARP National Agricultural Research Project
NSA Net Sown Area
PET Potential Evapo-Transpiration
PMKSY Prime Minister Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
RARS Regional Agricultural Research Station
RRS Rice Research Station
RRTTS Regional Research & Technology Transfer Station
ZARS Zonal Agricultural Research
ZRS Zonal Research Stations
List of Maps
1. Type of Soil of Bokaro District Map
a. Soil of Bokaro District
b. Organic Carbon
c. Soil Reaction pH
d. Available Boron
e. Available Copper
f. Available Iron
g. Available Potassium
h. Available Manganese
i. Available Nitrogen
j. Available Phosphorous
k. Available Sulphur
l. Available Zinc
2. Drainage Map of Bokaro District
3. Hydrological Map of Bokaro District
4. Depth to Water Level Map of Bokaro District-May 2011
5. Depth to Water Level Map of Bokaro District-November 2011
6. Land Use/Land Cover Map of Jharkhand
7. Land Use/Land Cover Map of Bokaro District
8. LULC Information (2011-12) for Bokaro
9. Stage of Ground Water Development of Bokaro
Executive Summary
Introduction
The major objective of PMKSY is to achieve convergence of investments in irrigation at the

field level, expand cultivable area under assured irrigation, improve on-farm water use
efficiency to reduce wastage of water, enhance the adoption of precision-irrigation and other
water saving technologies (More crop per drop), enhance recharge of aquifers and introduce
sustainable water conservation practices by exploring the feasibility of reusing treated
municipal waste water for peri-urban agriculture and attract greater private investment in
precision irrigation system.
PMKSY has been conceived amalgamating ongoing schemes viz. Accelerated Irrigation
Benefit Programme (AIBP) of the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga
Rejuvenation (MoWR, RD&GR), Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) of
Department of Land Resources (DoLR) and the On Farm Water Management (OFWM) of
Department of Agriculture and Cooperation (DAC). The scheme will be implemented by
Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Rural Development. Ministry of Rural
Development is to mainly undertake rain water conservation, construction of farm pond, water
harvesting structures, small check dams and contour bunding etc. MoWR, RD & GR, is to
undertake various measures for creation of assured irrigation source, construction of diversion
canals, field channels, water diversion/lift irrigation, including development of water
distribution systems. Ministry of Agriculture will promote efficient water conveyance and
precision water application devices like drips, sprinklers, pivots, rain-guns in the farm “(Jal
Sinchan)”, construction of micro-irrigation structures to supplement source creation activities,
extension activities for promotion of scientific moisture conservation and agronomic measures
Programme architecture of PMKSY will be to adopt a „decentralized State level planning and
projectised execution‟ structure that will allow States to draw up their own irrigation
development plans based on District Irrigation Plan (DIP) and State Irrigation Plan (SIP). It
will be operative as convergence platform for all water sector activities including drinking
water & sanitation, MGNREGA, application of science & technology etc. through
comprehensive plan. State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) chaired by the Chief
Secretary of the State with the authority to oversee its implementation and sanction of projects.
The programme will be supervised and monitored by an Inter-Ministerial National Steering
Committee (NSC) will be constituted under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister with Union
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Ministers from concerned Ministries. A National Executive Committee (NEC) constituted
under the Chairmanship of Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog to oversee programme
implementation, allocation of resources, inter-ministerial coordination, monitoring &
performance assessment, addressing administrative issues etc.
Components and responsible Ministries/ Departments
1. AIBP by MoWR, RD &GR To focus on faster completion of ongoing Major and Medium
Irrigation including National Projects.
2. PMKSY (Har Khet ko Pani) by MoWR,RD & GR Creation of new water sources through
Minor Irrigation (both surface and ground water).Repair, restoration and renovation of water
bodies; strengthening carrying capacity of traditional water sources, construction rain water
harvesting structures (Jal Sanchay); Command area development, strengthening and creation of
distribution network from source to the farm. Improvement in water management and
distribution system for water bodies to take advantage of available source, which is not utilised
to its fullest capacity (deriving benefits from low hanging fruits). At least 10% of the command
area to under micro/precision irrigation. Diversion of water from source of different location
where it is plenty to nearby water scarce areas, lift irrigation from water bodies/rivers at lower
elevation to supplement requirements beyond IWMP and MGNREGS irrespective of irrigation
command. Creation and rejuvenation of traditional water storage systems like Jal Mandir
(Gujarat); Khatri, Kuhl (H.P.); Zabo (Nagaland); Eri, Ooranis (T.N.); Dongs (Assam); Katas,
Bandhas (Odisha and M.P.) etc. at feasible locations.
3. PMKSY (Watershed) by Dept. of Land Resources, MoRD Water harvesting structures such
as check dams, nala bund, farm ponds, tanks etc. Capacity building, entry point activities, ridge
area treatment, drainage line treatment, soil and moisture conservation, nursery raising,
afforestation, horticulture, pasture development, livelihood activities for the asset-less persons
and production system & micro enterprises for small and marginal farmers etc. Effective
rainfall management like field bunding, contour bunding/trenching, staggered trenching, land
levelling, mulching etc.
4. PMKSY (Per drop more crop) by Dept. of Agriculture & Cooperation, MoA Programme
management, preparation of State/District Irrigation Plan, approval of annual action plan,

Monitoring etc. Promoting efficient water conveyance and precision water application devices
like drips, sprinklers, pivots, rain-guns in the farm (Jal Sinchan)
Topping up of input cost particularly under civil construction beyond permissible limit (40%),
under MGNREGS for activities like lining inlet, outlet, silt traps distribution system etc.
Construction of micro irrigation structures to supplement source creation activities including
tube wells and dug wells (in areas where ground water is available and not under semi critical
/critical /over exploited category of development) which are not supported under PMKSY
(WR), PMKSY (Watershed) and MGNREGS.
Secondary storage structures at tail end of canal system to store water when available in
abundance (rainy season) or from perennial sources like streams for use during dry periods
through effective on-farm water management Water lifting devices like diesel/ electric/ solar
pumpsets including water carriage pipes.
Extension activities for promotion of scientific moisture conservation and agronomic measures
including cropping alignment to maximise use of available water including rainfall and
minimise irrigation requirement (Jal sarankchan)Capacity building, training for encouraging
potential use water source through technological, agronomic and management practices
including community irrigation.
Awareness campaign on water saving technologies, practices, programmes etc. organisation of
workshops, conferences, publication of booklets, pamphlets, success stories, documentary,
advertisements etc. Improved/innovative distribution system like pipe and box outlet system
with controlled outlet and other activities of enhancing water use efficiency.
District Irrigation Plans (DIPs)
District Irrigation Plan (DIP) shall be the cornerstone for planning and implementation of
PMKSY. DIP will identify the gaps in irrigation infrastructure after taking into consideration
the District Agriculture Plans (DAPs) already prepared for Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
(RKVY) vis-à-vis irrigation infrastructure currently available and resources that would be
added during XII Plan from other ongoing schemes (both State and Central), like Mahatma
Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme(MGNREGS), Rashtriya Krishi Vikash
Yojana (RKVY), Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF), Member of Parliament
Local Area Development (MPLAD) Scheme, Member of Legislative Assembly
Local Area Development (MLALAD) Scheme, Local body funds etc. The gaps indentified

under Strategic Research & Extension Plan (SREGP) are be used in preparation of DIP. DIPs
will present holistic irrigation development perspective of the district outlining medium to long
term development plans integrating three components viz. water sources, distribution network
and water use applications incorporating all usage of water like drinking & domestic use,
irrigation and industry. Preparation of DIP will be taken up as joint exercise of all participating
departments. DIP will form the compendium of all existing and proposed water resource
network system in the district.
The DIPs may be prepared at two levels, the block and the district. Keeping in view the
convenience of map preparation and data collection, the work would be primarily done at block
level. Block wise irrigation plan is to be prepared depending on the available and potential
water resources and water requirement for agriculture sector prioritising the activities based on
socio-economic and location specific requirement. In case of planning is made based on
basin/sub basin level, the comprehensive irrigation plan may cover more than one district. The
activities identified in the basin/sub-basin plan can be further segregated into district/block
level action plans. Use of satellite imagery, topo sheets and available database may be
appropriately utilised for developing irrigation plans at least on pilot basis to begin with and
subsequently extended to all projects.
Background,
Bokaro district is largely characterised as a rural district as most of the population resides in
villages. Agriculture is the predominant activity in the district and is the means for livelihood
for about 80% of the district population. The pattern of agriculture practices in the district is
mono crop because of rain fed farming. The dependency on rainfall for agriculture purposes is
evident from the fact that almost 85% area is dependent on rain for agriculture purpose. The
major crops grown in the district are paddy, wheat, pulses like gram, peas, arhar, moong, urad
and oilseeds etc.
Hon‟ble President in his address to the joint Session of the Parliament of 16th Lok Sabha
indicated that “Each drop of water is precious. Government is committed to giving high
priority to water security. It will complete the long pending irrigation projects on priority and
launch the „Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana‟ with the motto of „Har Khet Ko Paani‟.
There is a need for seriously considering all options including linking of rivers, where feasible;
for ensuring optimal use of our water resources to prevent the recurrence of floods and
drought. By harnessing rain water through „Jal Sanchay‟ and „Jal Sinchan‟, we will nurture
water conservation and ground water recharge. Micro irrigation will be to ensure „Per drop-
More crop‟. Out of about 141 m.Ha of net area sown in the country, about 65 million hectare
(or 45%) is presently covered under irrigation. Substantial dependency on rainfall makes
cultivation in unirrigated areas a high risk, less productive profession. Empirical evidences
suggest that assured or protective irrigation encourages farmers to invest more in farming
technology and inputs leading to productivity enhancement and increased farm income. The
overreaching vision of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) will be to ensure
access to some means of protective irrigation to all agricultural farms in the country, to
produce „per drop more crop‟, thus bringing much desired rural prosperity.
Vision,
To use the available water resources in the district to the maximum potential in an efficient
way catering to the basic needs of every living being and enhancing the livelihoods of rural
population to the maximum extent thus alleviating poverty in a sustainable way without
compromising the interests of future generations. Objective,
The broad objectives of PMKSY will be:-
a) Achieve convergence of investments in irrigation at the field level (preparation of district

level and, if required, sub district level water use plans).
b) Enhance the physical access of water on the farm and expand cultivable area under assured
irrigation (Har Khet ko pani).
c) Integration of water source, distribution and its efficient use, to make best use of water
through appropriate technologies and practices.
d) Improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage and increase availability both in
duration and in extent.
e) Enhance the adoption of precision-irrigation and other water saving technologies (More crop
per drop).
f) Enhance recharge of aquifers and introduce sustainable water conservation practices.
g) Ensure the integrated development of rainfed areas using the watershed approach towards
soil and water conservation, regeneration of ground water, arresting runoff, providing
livelihood options and other NRM activities.
h) Promote extension activities relating to water harvesting, water management and crop
alignment for farmers and grass root level field functionaries.
i) Explore the feasibility of reusing treated municipal wastewater for peri-urban agriculture.

j) Attract greater private investments in irrigation. This will in turn increase agricultural
production and productivity and enhance farm income.
Strategy /approach,
To achieve above objectives, PMKSY will strategize by focussing on end-to end solution in
irrigation supply chain, viz. water sources, distribution network, efficient farm level
applications, extension services on new technologies & information etc. Broadly, PMKSY will
focus on:-
a) Creation of new water sources; repair, restoration and renovation of defunct water sources;
construction of water harvesting structures, secondary & micro storage, groundwater
development, enhancing potentials of traditional water bodies at village level like Jal Mandir
(Gujarat); Khatri, Kuhl (H.P.); Zabo (Nagaland); Eri, Ooranis (T.N.); Dongs (Assam); Katas,
Bandhas (Odisha and M.P.) etc.
b) Developing/augmenting distribution network where irrigation sources (both assured and
protective) are available or created;
c) Promotion of scientific moisture conservation and run off control measures to
improve ground water recharge so as to create opportunities for farmer to access recharged
water through shallow tube/dug wells;
d) Promoting efficient water conveyance and field application devices within the farm
viz, underground piping system, Drip & Sprinklers, pivots, rain-guns and other application
devices etc.
e) Encouraging community irrigation through registered user groups/farmer producers‟
organisations/NGOs.
f) Farmer oriented activities like capacity building, training and exposure visits,
demonstrations, farm schools, skill development in efficient water and crop management
practices (crop alignment) including large scale awareness on more crop per drop of water
through mass media campaign, exhibitions, field days, and extension activities through short
animation films etc.
g) The aforesaid areas only outline the broad contours of PMKSY; combination of
interventions may be required depending on location specific conditions and requirements,
which will be identified through District and State Irrigation Plans.

Methodology:
The preparation of District Irrigation plan is an integration of geospatial technology, Space

application technologies and spatial and non-spatial data.
1. Transformation of available thematic information (district provided Gyan data) on to the
village level on Bhuvan portal and extract geo-referenced village map data.
2. Integration of thematic layers with socio-economic data for classification of area into
specific composite land units on village level.
3. Preparation of appropriate action plan based on potential of composite land units and
developmental needs of study area is on the basis of available data.
4. Field visit to validate the recommended measures with respect to the ground situation and
requirement of the local people.
5. Finalization of development plans based on field observation.
Available thematic information for preparation for water resource and land resource
development plan.
Land use / land cover map
Groundwater potential map
Soil map - depth, texture, erosion and land capability
Slope map.
High resolution Satellite mage through Bhuvan portal.
Lithology.
Hydro geomorphology.
Project Cost:
Sl.No. Programme Ministry 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Estimated

Components Year Year Year Year Year cost
1 Accelerated MoWR 630.0 819.0 787.5 535.5 378.0 3150.0

Irrigation Benefit
Programme(AIBP)
2 PMKSY (Har MoWR 4559.9 5927.8 5699.8 3875.9 2735.9 22799.4
Khet ko Pani)
3 PMKSY (Per MDA & 936.0 1092.0 897.0 585.0 390.0 3900.0
Drop More Crop) W-DAC
& FW
4 PMKSY DoLR- 1267.9 1901.8 1901.8 1056.6 704.4 7043.8
(Watershed MoRD
Development)
5 NREGA DoLR- 1051.2 1095.0 919.8 788.4 525.6 4379.9
Convergence MoRD

Grand Total 8444.9 10835.6 10205.9 6841.3 4733.9 41273.1

General Information of the District Chapter 1
1.1 District Profile
The Bokaro district is one of the most industrialized zone in India.This district of Bokaro was
created on 1st April, 1991 by taking out Chas and Chandankiyari C.D. Blocks of Dhanbad
district and the entire Bermo Subdivision of Giridih district and then merging them to form a
new district. Bokaro district is bounded on the east by Dhanbad district and some portion of
West Bengal State, on the west by Ramgarh district, on the south by Purulia district of West
Bengal and on the north by parts of Giridih, Hazaribag and Dhanbad districts. The district
extends between 23degree 26min to 23degree 57min north latitude and 85 degree 34 min to
86 degree 26 min east latitude. The district is located at an elevation of 200-546 m. from
mean sea level. The geographical area of the district (provisional) is 2,860.82 square kms. It
falls under survey of India toposheet No. 73 E/9, E/10, E/13, E/14, 73 I/1, I/2, I/5 and I/6.
District Bokaro is well connected by road . Bokaro Steel City , Phusro , Chandrapura , Gumia
,Tenu Dam-cum- Kathhara are the Cities in this district having road connectivity to major
towns and remote villages. Bokaro is about 112 KM by road to Ranchi (Capital of
Jharkhand).
1.1.01 Administrative Set up
The overall district administration in the district is headed by Deputy Commissioner cum
District Magistrate. The Superintendent of Police heads the Police administration and Judicial
Commissioner heads the Judiciary in the district. The district is further divided into
subdivisions, revenue circles, community development blocks, panchayats and villages.
Table-1
Description Census 2011
Sub divisions Two
1.Chas Parishad, 2.Bermo at Tenughat
Headed by Sub Divisional officer-cum-Sub divisional Magistrate
Revenue Circles 9, Headed by circle officers.
Total No. of CD Blocks 9
(community development (Bermo, Chas, Chandrakiyari, Chandrapura, Gomia, Jaridih,
blocks) Kasmar, Nawadih & Petarwar )
Headed by Block development officer
Total No. of Panchayats 196

Total No. of Villages 635
Total No. of Inhabited 611
Villages
Total No. of Uninhabited 24
Villages
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Total No. of Towns
Urban Towns 2, Chas Municipal Corporation, Phushro Municipal Council,
Semi-Urban Towns 25, Telo, Chandrapura, Bhandra, Narra, , Bokaro Steel City,
Bokaro, Khurpania , Bermo, JaridihBazar, Termi, Bursera, Sijua,
Dugda, Gumia, Hasir, Lalpania, Saram, Tenudam, Tenu, Banddih,
Jena, Tanr Balidih, Bandhgora, Amlabad & Bhujudih
The administrative map of Bokaro district showing State and district boundaries, block
boundaries, important roads and railways is given below:
Figure-1

1.2 Demography
The Bokaro district is primarily rural and most of the population resides in villages. Tribal
population of the district still lives in forest tract. The speed of urbanization has been
extremely slow due to rural economy based on agriculture.
The percentage of decadal growth of population of Bokaro district for (2001-2011) is 16.08%.
The demographic profile of Bokaro district is given below:
Table-2
Sl. No. Particulars Data Remarks
1. Population in Nos. 2062330 5th in state
2. Area in sq.km 2881 13th in state
3. Population per sq.km. 715 persons per 2nd densely populated district
sq.km against the state’s 414
4. Sex-ratio 922 22nd, against the state’s 949.
5. Least Populated Population - 9 Choli (under Kasmar C.D. Block)
Villages
6. Most populated village Population - Tantri (under Jaridih C.D. Block)
11117
7. Economy of the Mainly depends More than 40% of the total workers
district on cultivation or are engaged in Primary sector.
related work.
8. Block with highest 128 C.D. Block Chandankiyari
number of villages
9. Block with lowest 3 C.D. Block Bermo
number of villages
10 Village with largest 3250.23 hectare Barki Punu (under Gumia C.D.
area Block)
11 Village with smallest 13.43 hectare Dhekbera (under Chandankiyari
area C.D. Block)

The blockwise details of rural Households and Population are shown in following Bar Chart.
Blockwise Population & Households

1000000
800000
Population
600000
400000
200000 Population Total
0
No. of Household
Block Name
Figure-2
1.2.01 Important Statistics
Table-3
State District
Number of Villages Total 32394 635
Inhabited 29492 611
Uninhabited 2902 24
Number of Towns Statutory 40 2
Census 188 25
Total 228 27
Number of Households Normal 6237147 393439
Institutional 11513 1072
Houseless 6121 407
Population : Total Persons 32988134 2062330
Males 16930315 1072807
Females 16057819 989523
Rural Persons 25055073 1078686
Males 12776486 554954
Females 12278587 523732
Urban Persons 7933061 983644
Males 4153829 517853
Females 3779232 465791
Percentage Urban
24.05 47.70
Population
Decadal Population
Growth Number %age Number %age
2001-2011
Persons 6042305 22.42 284668 16.01
Males 3045278 21.93 134371 14.32
Females 2997027 22.95 150297 17.91

Area (in sq Km.) 79716 2883.00
Density of Population
414 715
(Persons per sq Km.)
Sex Ratio Total 948 922
(Number of females per
Rural 961 944
1000 males)
Urban 910 899
Literates Persons 18328069 66.41 1273520 72.01
Males 10882519 76.84 759088 82.51
Females 7445550 55.42 514432 60.63
Scheduled Castes Persons 3985644 12.08 299227 14.51
Males 2043458 12.07 154297 14.38
Females 1942186 12.09 144930 14.65
Scheduled Tribes Persons 8645042 26.21 255626 12.40
Males 4315407 25.49 129233 12.05
Females 4329635 26.96 126393 12.77
Workers and Non-
Workers
Total Workers (Main and Persons 13098274 39.71 685368 33.23
Marginal) Males 8424769 49.76 507677 47.32
Females 4673505 29.10 177691 17.96
(i) Main Workers Persons 6818595 20.67 380304 18.44
Males 5234442 30.92 327840 30.56
Females 1584153 9.87 52464 5.30
(ii) Marginal Workers Persons 6279679 19.04 305064 14.79
Males 3190327 18.84 179837 16.76

Females 3089352 19.24 125227 12.66
Non-Workers Persons 19889860 60.29 1376962 66.77
Males 8505546 50.24 565130 52.68
Females 11384314 70.90 811832 82.04
Category of Workers
Persons 3814832 29.12 137521 19.87
(Main & Marginal)
(i) Cultivators
Males 2291182 27.20 83329 16.41
Females 1523650 32.60 54192 30.50
(ii) Agricultural
Persons 4436052 33.87 126406 18.44
Labourers
Males 2341700 27.80 68118 13.42
Females 2094352 44.81 58288 32.80
(iii) Workers in
Persons 455162 3.47 21671 3.16
household & industry
Males 225475 2.68 12257 2.41

Females 229687 4.91 9414 5.30
(iv) Other Workers Persons 4392228 33.53 399770 58.33
Males 3566412 42.33 343973 67.75
Females 825816 17.67 55797 31.40
The summarised Census Data (Blockwise) for 2011 is enclosed.
1.2.02 Geographical Profile

Table-4
Particulars Data
Latitude 23 26” to 23o57 N
0
Longitude 85o34” to 86o26”E

Area in (Sq Km) 2881 Sq Km
Height from sea level 688.97 ft
Temperature Winter (Min 18.1 Max 25.9)
Summer (Min 28.1.0 Max 38.4)
Average Annual Rainfall 1198mm
Climate Summer(May-jun),
Winter(Dec-Feb),
Rainy(Jul-Aug) Seasons
Main tribes Oraon , Chero,
Korwa and Parahiya
Main minerals Dolamite Lime Stone,
Coal,Graphite,
China Clay and Granite
Languages Spoken Hindi & Oraon
Nearest Railway St. Bokaro Railwaystation
Nearest Airport Bokaro Airport
1.2.03 Agricultural Profile
Agriculture is the predominant activity in the district and is the means for livelihood for about
40% of the district population. The pattern of agriculture practices in the district is mono
crop. The major crops grown in the district are paddy, wheat, pulses like gram, peas, arhar,
moong, urad and oilseeds etc. The cultivation of these crops are heavily dependent on rainfall.
This means that people have to find alternate source of employment for income during the
rest of the year. Dairy farming, sheep and goat rearing, poultry production, pig farming rabbit
rearing are the alternate sources of mix farming.
Irrigation is a critical input in agriculture. The need for increased food-grain production in the
district relates to development of water resources and its management. Ground water
resources are more sustainable even under period of moisture stress and therefore, greater
emphasis is being laid on the optimum development and efficient management of these

resources on scientific lines. Most importantly, irrigation acts as a buffer under drought
conditions, whereby the protective irrigation can prevent crop loss.
The important particulars about the district in perspective of agriculture are listed below:
Table-5
Agricultural Profile
Particulars Data
Paddy, Maize,
Main crop
Wheat and Pulses
Important rivers Damodar, Konark, Jamuniya
Area in hectares 288100 ha
Irrigated Land 28810ha
Forest Land 1,07,016 ha
Sinchith Area 38,340 ha
% of land of farmers having access to irrigation 20.68%
% of farmers using wells 65.56%
% of farmers using lift irrigation, 26.67%
% of farmers using ponds 4.44%
% of farmers using other sources of irrigation. 3.33%
Dams Tenughat Dam
% of area under irrigation is 28.3%
Cropping intensity 116%
Level of Mechanisation Moderate
The district administration has given top priority to increase the coverage under assured
irrigation and this provides the scope for farm mechanisation for increasing productivity.
1.3 Biomass and Livestock (Small and Large Livestock)
The livestock and biomass sector are supplemental and plays an important role in the social
and economic development of rural areas by supplementing family incomes and generating
gainful employment in the rural sector.
Livestock is a rich source of high quality foods such as milk, poultry and egg, fish production,
meat and meat products and a source for income and employment to millions of rural farmers,
particularly women besides being an importance source of manure for crop production and
fuel for domestic use. Biomass energy is primarily used for cooking and heating.
The development of livestock and biomass sector is important as it provides subsidiary

occupation to people living in drought prone, hilly, tribal remote areas where crop production
is not sufficient. It can prove to be boon for sustaining livelihood of the landless and marginal
farmers and provides large self-employment opportunities. Biomass-based industries can
provide appreciable employment opportunities and promote biomass re-growth through
sustainable land management practices. Bioenergy systems offer significant possibilities for

reducing greenhouse gas emissions due to their immense potential to replace fossil fuels in
energy production. It reduces emissions and enhances carbon sequestration since short-
rotation crops or forests established on abandoned agricultural land accumulate carbon in the
soil.
Bokaro district primarily comprise of rural area and substantially dependent on livestock as a
means of employment and food production. In the district, livestock rearing is mainly taken
as a household activity being managed by family members, particularly women members.
The poultry broiler farming, pig farming and goat rearing under semi-intensive system is
gaining importance in last few years. The consequential livestock waste is used as a source of
cooking and heating.
The goatry farming has taken a lead and its no. is largest in all categories followed by poultry
and draft animals. The composition of different types of animals in the district is illustrated
below:
Categorywise % of animal
Buffalo Draft Animal
3% (Buffalo/yak/bulls/a
ny other
3%
Indigenous Cow +
Hybrid Cow Poultry + Ducks
26% 45%
Goats
19%
Sheeps
2%
Pigs
2%
Figure-3
The total livestock population as per latest data is 2526777 comprising of 1751280 under
small animals category (69.30%), 755463(29.89%) under large animals category and
20063(0.79%) under draft animals category. The Chas block has maximum no. of animals
followed by Petarbar and Chandankiyari. The blockwise no. of small animals, large animals
and draft animals is given below:

Blockwise % of animals
350000
300000
250000
200000
150000 Large Animals
100000 Small Animals
50000 Draft Animals
0
Figure-4
1.3.01 Green Cover
The total forest area is around 784.89 Sq. km (27.22% of total geographical area comprising
mainly of deciduous forests .The details are listed below:
Table-6
Sl. Area
Particulars %age Area
No. (Sq.Km)
1 Forest-Deciduous (Dry/Moist/Thorn)-Dense 597.58 76.13
3 Forest Plantation 0.95 0.012
Forest Plantation 0.95 0.012
4 Forest-Scrub Forest 185.86 23.67
Forest -Scrub 185.86 23.67
The total wet land area is around 9610 Ha.
1.3.02 Availability of fuel wood
The main sources of wood fuels include natural forests, government and private tree
plantations, community forests, village or private woodlots, scattered trees in farm
boundaries, canal and river banks and road sides, and private trees in homesteads and home
gardens.
Despite a continuing problem of growing stock depletion, primarily due to changes in land
use, unsustainable harvesting of forest products, open grazing and frequent occurrence of
fires in natural forests (which have been the most important issues affecting sustainable forest
management) the area under tree cover have expanded through massive afforestation or
reforestation programmes. Firewood derived from tree stems, branches and stumps is the
commonly preferred fuel amongst domestic users of biomass fuels.

1.3.03 Biomass yield
Biomass wastes encompass a wide array of materials derived from agricultural, agro-
industrial, and timber residues, as well as municipal and industrial wastes.
The cow and buffalo excreta are primary source of biomass fuel apart from agricultural by-
products and forest produce. As per available data, the total cow/buffalo dung generated
during a year is 174.72 million Kg as detailed below:
Table-7
Dung generated per Total Dung
No. of No. of
Sl.No. Category day per animal (In Generated (In
animals Days
Kg) million Kg)
1 Cows 663850 2.5 365 605.73
2 Buffallows 91613 2.75 365 91.95
An estimated 87.36 million Kg is used as biomass fuel. The heating value of cow dung is
around 600 B.T.U. per cubic foot. One cow's waste can produce enough electricity to light
two 100-watt light bulbs for 24 hours a day. The manure produced by one cow in one year
can be converted to methane, which is the equivalent of over 200 litres of gasoline.
1.3.04 Fodder Yield
The data/estimates of fodder production in the country vary widely. Fodder production and its
utilization depend on the cropping pattern, climate, socioeconomic conditions and type of
livestock. The cattle and buffaloes are normally fed on the fodder available from cultivated
areas, supplemented to a small extent by harvested grasses and top feeds. Grazing and
harvested grasses are the chief fodder source for equines, while camels usually subsist on top
feeds, either browsed or lopped from shrubs and trees. The three major sources of fodder
supply are crop residues, cultivated fodder and fodder from common property resources like
forests, permanent pastures and grazing lands.
1.3.05 Milk production
The average milk production per day is estimated at around 50000 litres. The annual
production is around 18.250 ML.
1.3.06 Availability Of Fuel Wood
The main sources of wood fuels include natural forests, government and private tree
plantations, community forests, village or private woodlots, scattered trees in farm
boundaries, canal and river banks and road sides, and private trees in homesteads and home
gardens. Firewood derived from tree stems, branches and stumps is the commonly preferred
fuel amongst domestic users of biomass fuels.

Despite a continuing problem of growing stock depletion, primarily due to changes in land
use, unsustainable harvesting of forest products, open grazing and frequent occurrence of
fires in natural forests (which have been the most important issues affecting sustainable forest
management) the district have been able to expand the area under tree cover through massive
afforestation or reforestation programmes.
1.4 Agro-Ecology, Climate, Hydrology and Topography
1.4.01 Agro-Ecology zone
The country has been classified under various zones by different authorities. The district of
Bokaro is covered under following zones.
Table-8
Sl. No. Region Characterstic

I Agro-Climatic/Ecological Zone
Agro Ecological Sub Region Eastern plateau (chhotanagpur) and Eastern
(ICAR) Ghats, Hot Subhumid Eco sub region (12.3)
Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Eastern Plateau And Hills Region (VII)

Commission)
Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) Central and North Eastern Plateau Zone (BI-
4)
Name and address of the Zonal Research Station (ZRS), Dumka,
concerned Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi
ZRS/ ZARS/ RARS/ RRS/
RRTTS
KVK located in the district Krishi Vigyan Kendra Bokaro, P.O-
Petarwar, Dist- Bokaro, State- Jharkhand,
Pin-829121
Name and address of the nearest Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi
Agromet Field Unit (AMFU,
IMD) for agro-advisories in the
Zone
1.4.02 Physiography, Type of Terrain & Topography
The Bokaro district is part of Chhotanagpur Plateau. It is highly undulating and hilly all over
the district. The regional slope of the district is towards east and controlled by the alignment
of the tributaries of Damodar river. The hill ranges trending WNW – ESE. The average
elevation of the undulating pediplain ranges from 200 – 350m above MSL. The highest hill
prominent block is Gomia. The northern and western part of the district are having hilly
ranges. Chas and Chandankiyari are low upland where cultivation is practiced.

Ground water in the district is mainly replenished by the atmospheric precipitation. In fluent
seepages from canal, streams and other surface water bodies, also contributes to the Ground
water in the district. The hydrogeological condition of the district is very complicated due to
vide variability of geology, topography, drainage and mining activity.
It falls in the survey of India Toposheet No. It falls under survey of India toposheet No. 73
E/9, E/10, E/13, E/14, 73 I/1, I/2, I/5 and I/6.
1.4.03 Climate & Temperature
The climate of the district is humid and sub-tropical. The year can be divided in to three main
seasons:
 Winter season from November to March
 Summer season is from March to May and
 Monsoon season from June to September
October is a transitional month between monsoon and winter seasons. December and January
are the coolest months. In winter the temperature goes down to 18.1°C. By March
temperature begin to rise steadily. In May and early part of June the maximum temperature
can be as high as 38.4°C on individual days. Humidity is generally normal in this district
except in Monsoon months.
The southern portion having hilly areas covered with forest provides relatively mild summer
and cold winter. During winter season temperature ranges from 18.1° to 25.9°C and during
summer season the temperature ranges from 28.1° to 38.4°C.
1.4.04 Normal Annual Rainfall, Average Monthly Rainfall, No. Of Rainy Days,
Maximum Rainfall Intensity
The average normal rainfall of the district as a whole is 1193 mm. Most of the rains occur
during rainy season. During winter season it hardly records 10 cm rainfall. From the onset of
the Monsoon by the middle of June, rainfall rapidly increases reaching the peak level in
August and continued to till the September. The annual variation of rainfall is not much. The
maximum precipitation occurs during July month.
Table-9
Normal
Sl. No. of Rainy Normal Normal
Rainfall Normal RF(mm)
No. Days (number) Onset Cessation
2008
1 SW monsoon (June- 972 48 3rd week 4th week of
Sep): of June September
2 NE Monsoon(Oct-
Dec):
a Winter (Jan- March) 152 16
b Summer (Apr-May) 74 12
c Annual Average rain 1198 76

fall 1198
1.4.05 Hydrology
1.4.05.01 Hydrogeology
Ground water in the district is mainly replenished by the atmospheric precipitation. In flucent
seepages from canal, streams and other surface water bodies, also contributes to the Ground
water in the district. The hydrogeological condition of the district is very complicated due to
vide variability of geology, topography, drainage and mining activity. Hydrogeological map
is presented in Fig-3. The district of Bokaro can be sub divided broadly into two
hydrogeological units :-
a) Fissured Formation
b) Porus Formation or Unconsolidated Formation
Based on the degree of consolidation the fissured formation can be further sub divided into
two namely :-
(i) Consolidated Formation : Ground water occurs in the area under confined to semi confined
conditions. The fractured linaments are found to be an effective factor in facilitating Ground
Water movement and storage.
(ii) Semi Consolidated Formation : Ground water occur in this formation under confined to
Semi Confined condition. These are found in the Central part of the district. Unconsolidated
Formation : It occupies the low laying area covered with recent alluvium deposited mainly by
Damodar, Konar and Jamunia rivers. The ground water occurs in these areas under water
table condition.
1.4.06 Drainage
The Damodar river is the most important river in the district which flows from West to East
in the Central part of the district. The major tributaries of Damodar are Konar and Jamuniya.
The minor tributaries of the Damodar river are Isri, Gobai, Tasharkhan, Kadwa, Khanju etc.
The drainage system is mainly confined to weak zones viz. joints, fracturs and faults.
Drainage map is presented in figure.
1.4.07 Potential Evapo-Transpiration (PET)
Potential Evapo-transpiration (PET) is defined as the evapotranspiration from a large

vegetation covered land surface with adequate moisture at all times. In other words, it may be
defined as the evapotranspiration that occurs when the ground is completely covered by
actively growing vegetation and there is no limitation in the soil moisture.
If the actual evapotranspiration is considered the net result of atmospheric demand for
moisture from a surface and the ability of the surface to supply moisture, then PET is a

measure of the demand side. Surface and air temperatures, insolation, and wind all affect this.
A dryland is a place where annual potential evaporation exceeds annual precipitation.
The following factors affect the evapotranspiration are

 Climatological data or factors like percentage sunshine hours, wind speed, mean
monthly temperature, humidity, day length etc.
 Crop factor like the type of the crop and the percentage growing season.
 The moisture level in the soil.
Potential Evapo-transpiration (PET) is an important factor while evaluation the irrigation
requirements. It is also an important index of hydrologic budgets at different spatial scales
and is a critical variable for understanding regional biological process.
1.4.08 Elevation
The average elevation of Bokaro district in about 688.97 feet above the mean sea level. The
hills in the district are widely scattered. There are also low land in Northern and Western part
of the district which is suitable for agricultural purposes.
1.5 Soil Profile: Major soil classes and land slope classification
As per report of Department of Agriculture & Cane Development, Govt. of Jharkhand on

assessment the soils occurring in different landforms have been characterised during soil
resource mapping of the state on 1:250,000 scale (Haldar et al. 1996) and three soil orders
namely Entisols, Inceptisols and Alfisols were observed in Bokaro district. Alfisols were the
dominant soils covering 62.0 percent of TGA followed by Inceptisols (21.4 %) and Entisols
(12.7 %).
Table-10
Sl. Taxonomy % of the
Map Unit
No. Area (‘00ha) TGA
Loamy-skeletal, mixed, hyperthermic Lithic Ustorthents
1 Fine loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Ultic Haplustalfs 306 10.70
Fine, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Haplustalfs Loamy,
2 mixed, hyperthermic Lithic Ustorthents 45 1.57
Loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Lithic Ustorthents Fine,
3 mixed, hyperthermic Typic Rhodustalfs 48 1.68
Loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Lithic Ustorthents Fine
4 loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Haplustalfs 98 3.43
Fine-loamy, mixed, hyperthermic, Typic Haplustepts
5 Fine-loamy, mixed, hyperthermic, Typic Haplustalfs 299 7.39
Loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Lithic Haplustalfs,Fine,
6 mixed, hyperthermic Typic Paleustalfs 127 4.44
Fine, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Haplustalfs Fine-
7 loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Haplustepts 192 6.71

Fine, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Paleustalfs Fine,
8 mixed, hyperthermic Typic Rhodustalfs 200 6.99
Fine loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Paleustalfs
9 Fine-loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Rhodustalfs 74 2.59
Loamy-skeletal, mixed, hyperthermic Lithic Ustorthents
10 Fine-loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Haplustalfs 26 0.91
Fine, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Paleustalfs Fine
11 loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Rhodustalfs 110 3.84
Fine loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Haplustepts
12 Fine loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Haplustalfs 137 4.79
Coarse loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Ustorthents
13 Fine loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Paleustalfs 6 0.21
Fine loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Rhodustalfs
14 Loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Lithic Ustorthents 36 1.26
Fine, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Paleustalfs Fine
15 loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Ultic Haplustalfs 147 5.14
Fine, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Haplustalfs Fine,
16 mixed, hyperthermic Ultic Paleustalfs 525 18.35
Fine loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Haplustalfs
17 Loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Lithic Ustorthents 20 0.70
Fine loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Haplustalfs
18 Fine, mixed, hyperthermic Aeric Endoaqualfs 63 2.20
Fine, mixed, hyperthermic Aeric Endoaqualfs Fine
19 loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Plinthustalfs 103 3.60
Fine-loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Haplustalfs
20 Fine, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Paleustalfs 31 1.08
Fine, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Rhodustalfs Coarse
21 loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Ustorthents 77 2.69
Fine silty, mixed, hyperthermic Typic Haplustepts Fine
22 loamy, mixed, hyperthermic Aeric Endoaquepts 378 13.21
23 Miscellaneous 112 3.91
Total 2881 100
The soil of the region is shallow or medium in depth and the topography is undulating with a
slope varying from 7% to 10%. The moisture content of the soil is low. The district has vast
tracts of barren and fallow land constituting 12.16% of total geographical area which needs to
be brought under cultivation. The hilly terrain also necessitates levelling of land for
cultivation along with measures to check soil erosion.
There is a soil variation in the district. The soils of the district can broadly be grouped into
three classes:-

a) Heavy Clays: This soil is locally known as Kewal Soil. This soil becomes hard when dry
and sticky when wet. This soil can hold moisture for a longer period and as a result
considered to be favourable for Rabi crops.
b) Sandy Soil: This soil is locally known as Balsundar and consists of course sand to a large
extent and facilitates production of Paddy, Fruits and vegetables.
c) Loamy Soil: This soil is locally name as Dorasa and consists of sand and clay. This soil is
suitable for growing sugarcane.
In terms of common terminology the classification of soil and %age area is listed below:
Table-11
Major Soils (common names like
Sl. No. Area (‘000 ha) Percent (%) of total
red ,sandy ,loam deep soils (etc.,)*
1 Sandy loam 135.40 47
2 Red loam (Moram) 123.88 43
3 Grey soil 28.81 10
The soil acidity and fertility status in terms of soil reaction, Organic Carbon, Macronutrients
[nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) are considered as primary nutrients and
sulphur (S) as secondary nutrient], micronutrients [iron, manganese, zinc, copper, boron) is
indicated in following pie charts.
A: Soils Under Different Reaction Classes And Area

1200
1000
800
Area in ha
600
400
200
0
Very
Extremely Strongly Moderately Slightly Neutral
strongly Miscellane
acidic (pH acidic (pH acidic (pH acidic (pH (pH 6.6 to
acidic (pH ous
4.0 to 4.5) 5.1 to 5.5) 5.6 to 6.0) 6.1 to 6.5) 7.3)
4.6 to 5.0)
(00 ha) 135 720 1134 562 139 59 112
Figure-5a

B: % age Area (In Ha) & Organic Carbon Content
Low (below 0.50 %) Medium (0.50-0.75 %)
High (above 0.75 %) Miscellaneous
3.9%
15.9%
14.9%
65.4%
Figure-5b
C: % age Area (In Ha) & Nitrogen Content
Low (below 280) Medium (280-560)
High (above 560) Miscellaneous 3.91%
14.26%
24.26%
57.57%
Figure-5c
D. % age Area (In Ha) & Phosphorous Content
Low (below 10) Medium (10-25) Miscellaneous
3.91%
30.06%
66.03%
Figure-5d

E: % age Area (In Ha) & Potassium Content
Low (below 108) Medium (108-280) High (above 280) Miscellaneous
3.91%
16.64% 21.50%
57.95%
Figure-5e
F: % age Area (In Ha) & Sulphur Content
Low (<10) Medium (10-20) High (>20) Miscellaneous
3.91%
28.31%
37.36%
30.41%
Figure-5f
G: % age Area (In Ha) & Iron Content

<15 15-25 25-50 50-100 Miscellaneous
3.9% 4.6%
9.1%
25.4%
56.9%
Figure-5g

H: % age Area (In Ha) & Manganese Content
<10 15-25 25-50 50-100 Miscellaneous
3.9% 0.5%
11.6% 16.1%
67.8%
Figure-5h
I: % age Area (In Ha) & Zinc Content
<0.5 0.5-1.0 1.0-2.0 2.0-3.0 3.0-5.0 5.0-20.0 Miscellaneous
3.9% 1.0%
16.6%
17.4%
14.1%
30.5%
16.4%
Figure-5i
J: % age Area (In Ha) & Copper Content

<0.2 0.2-0.5 0.5-1.0 1.0-2.0 2.0-4.0 4.0-8.0 Miscellaneous
3.9% 1.3%
3.4%
18.4% 15.2%
22.4%
35.4%
Figure-5j

K: % age Area (In Ha) & Boron Content
<0.25 0.25-0.50 0.50-0.75 >0.75 Miscellaneous
3.9%
11.7%
10.7%
13.9%
59.7%
Figure-5k
The soils of the district have been grouped under seven soil reaction classes according to Soil
Survey Manual (IARI, 1970). The soil pH ranges from 4.2 to 7.3. The data reveals that
strongly acid soils covers 39.6 percent area fallowed by very strongly acid (25.2 %),
moderately acid (19.6 %) slightly acid (4.9 %) and extremely acid (4.7 %) soils. Soils of 2.1
percent area of the district are neutral in reaction.
In general the organic carbon content in the district ranges from 0.13 to 2.28 percent, however
some soils of coal mine area shows high content of 9 organic carbon. They are mapped into
three classes i.e., low (below 0.5 %), medium (0.5-0.75 %) and high (above 0.75 %) (Figure
5b). From table 3 it is seen that soils of majority of area (65.4 %) have high organic carbon
content. Low and medium organic carbon content constitute 15.9 and 14.8 percent area
respectively.
Available nitrogen content in the surface soils of the district ranges between 92 and 1536
kg/ha and details are given in figure 5c. Majority soils (57.6 %) of the district are medium
(280-560 kg ha-1) in available 10 nitrogen content. Soils of 24.2 and 14.3 percent area have
high (>560 kg ha-1) and low (<280 kg/ha)
Available potassium content in these soils ranges between 54 and 476 kg/ha and details about
area and distribution is given in figure 5d. The data reveals that majority of the soils (57.9 %
of TGA) have medium available potassium content (108-280 kg ha-1). Soils of 21.5 percent
area are low (below 108) and 16.7 percent area are high (above 280 kg ha-1) in available
potassium content.
Soils are analysed for available (DTPA extractable) micronutrients and seen that all the soils
are sufficient in available iron and manganese whereas soils of 3.9 and 4.5 percent area are
deficient in available zinc and copper respectively. Available boron content in the soils ranges
between 0.01 to 2.99 mg kg-1 and 70.8 percent area of district is deficient (<0.50 mg kg-1).
1.6 Soil Erosion and Runoff Status: Erosion, peak rate of runoff, frequency of peak,
total runoff volume, flood and drought
Soil erosion is one of the most common problems, responsible for land degradation. Rainfall
and runoff induced soil erosion are particularly severe in humid tropics, especially from the

marginal lands with steep slopes and poor soil structures. Checking soil erosion by adopting
soil conservation measures should be the most important step to check land degradation.
A total of four Degraded Land categories have been identified in Bokaro district as detailed
below:
Degraded Land Categories and Area
Barren Rocky/Stone
Waste(Tbs),
Mining(Surface/Ope 6513.17, 9.87%
nCast mines)(Hmd),
242.82, 0.37%
Gully Erosion(Wgu
3), 12061.16, Sheet Erosion(Wsh
18.28% 1), 47158.43,
71.48%
Figure-6
The climate of the area is sub humid and the topography is undulating .On average,
precipitation occurs only during June to October.
As per field studies significant (p = 0.05) monthly variations were recorded for soil moisture,
soil and nutrient losses, and surface runoff in various regions and topographical features.
On an average, runoff was highest in May, followed by July and in situ moisture conservation
was highest whereas soil loss was 1.97 ± 0.19, 8.91 ± 0.98 and 12.49 ±1.22 t/ha, respectively,
in don1, dons 2 and don 3 land features. Rainfall had significant positive (p = 0.01)
correlation with soil and run off losses.
1.7 Land Use Pattern: Total Geographical Area, Area Under Agriculture, Forest,
Wasteland And Other Uses
A total of 24 LU/LC categories have been recorded in Bokaro district as per report JSAC on
Land Use /Land Cover mapping of Jharkhand. The Percent areal distribution of different
LU/LC classes has been displayed in Figure.

Table-12
Area % of Total
Sl. No. Land use /land Cover Classes
Geographical Area
(Km 2 )
1 Agricultural Land-Crop Land-Kharif crop 1440.16 50.00
Plantation 2.12 0.07
Agricultural Crop Land 1442.28 50.08
5 Agricultural Land-Fallow-Current Fallow 105.53 3.66
Agricultural -Current Fallow 105.53 3.66
6 Built Up-Built Up (Rural)-Built Up area (Rural) 195.89 6.80
7 Built Up-Built Up (Urban)-Mixed Built Up area 118.45 4.11
9 Built Up-Mining/Industrial Area-Mine/Quarry 44.49 1.54
Built Up 358.83 12.46
10 Forest-Deciduous (Dry/Moist/Thorn)-Dense 697.58 24.22
11 Forest Plantation 5.95 0.21
Forest & Tree Clad 703.53 24.43
12 Forest-Scrub Forest 185.86 6.45
Forest -Scrub 185.86 6.45
14 Wasteland-Barren Rocky/Stony waste 2.16 0.07
16 Wasteland-Scrub land-Open scrub 171.72 5.96
Wasteland 173.88 6.04
18 Waterbodies- River/Stream/Canals 46.27 1.61
19 Waterbodies 49.83 1.73
Waterbodies 96.1 3.34
Total Area 2880.15 100
The percentage area among major classified land categories is illustrated below:
Landuse/Landcover of Bokaro district

Waterbodies
Wasteland 3% 0%
6%
Forest -Scrub
6%
Agricultural Crop
Forest & Tree Clad Land
23% 47%
Built Up
12%
Agricultural -
Current Fallow
3%
Figure-7

Bokaro district has a reported geographical area of 2881 square km. out of which only 47% is
net sown area. The area under forest is 23% of total geographical area which includes
reserved forests, demarcated protected forest, undemarcated protected forest and unclassified
forest. The land utilization pattern of the district and different blocks of Bokaro district is
given in the following table:
Table-13
Area (In Sq % age of total
Particulars
Km) Geographical Area
Total Geographic area 2881 100
Total Forest area 186.81 6.48
Area available for agriculture. 1547.81 53.72
Total fallow land (cultivable waste +
unused land) 105.53 3.66
Total actual cultivated area 1440.16 49.98
The block wise Land Utilization potential for agriculture is tabulated below:
Table-14
Chanda
Sl No Block Chas Jaridih Kasmar Peterbar Gomia Bermo Nawadih Total
nkiyari
Geograp
1 hical 56622.4 36648.2 20759.5 28882 30217.8 65741.2 16554.3 32675.4 288101
area
Forest
2 3258.9 1088.76 5201.56 5332.01 926.73 31096.7 5190.6 1148.7 53243
area
Uncultiv
able
3 18259.4 5725.56 1494.15 1105.6 2285 4994 2654.1 1914.27 59632.1
waste
land
Pasture
4 1062.29 46.09 72.08 178.05 2287.64 947.58 165.12 541.31 5303.16
land
Cultivabl
5 e waste 2842.87 3270.56 698.7 2020.07 2285.77 3248.47 382.18 1103.52 15882.1
land
Land for
6 plantatio 629.29 11.27 4.6 57.94 152 568.33 1512.84 331.95 3268.22
n
Total
7 follow 3014.94 1526.87 6652.77 1005.23 4044.36 12959.5 2437.36 15471.4 47112.5
land
Total
8 irrigated 2182.1 1941.7 514.5 828.9 911.8 769 334.4 1216.4 8698.8
area

District Water Profile Chapter 2
2.1 Area Wise, Crop Wise Irrigation Status, Crop Type, Area Under Kharif, Rabi
And Summer, Horticulture And Plantation Crops And Irrigation For Each Type
Of Crop
Agriculture is the predominant activity in Bokaro district and is the means for livelihood for
about 40% of the district population. The district has hilly terrain with sedimentary soil. The
pattern of agriculture practices in the district is mono crop because of rain fed farming. The
dependency on rainfall for agriculture purposes is evident from the following data:
Table-15
Chandan
Block Chas kiyari Jaridih Kasmar Peterbar Gomia Bermo Nawadih Total
Total
actual
cultivate
d area 21821.53 19417.44 5145 8289.94 9118 7690 3344.43 12164.03 86900.37
Total
irrigated
area 2182.1 1941.7 514.5 828.9 911.8 769 334.4 1216.4 8698.8
Total
Rainfed
area 19639.43 17475.74 4630.5 7461.04 8206.2 6921 3010.03 10947.63 78201.57
In %age terms, 10.01% area is irrigated and balance 89.98% area is dependent on rain.
Reference Table No: 2.1 of Annexure VIII

Area wise, Crop wise irrigation Status
2.2 Production and Productivity of Major Crops: season wise crop sown, production
productivity and cost of cultivation of crops under rainfed and irrigated
conditions
The net sown area is limited to 86900.37 ha. while 47112.46 Ha. is fallow land, 15882.14 ha.
is cultivable wasteland and 6000 Ha. is not available for cultivation. Assured Irrigation is
available only in 78201.57 Ha. The cropping intensity of the district is 116%.
The major crops grown in the district are paddy, wheat, pulses like gram, peas, arhar, moong,
urad and oilseeds etc. While paddy is covered under both irrigated and raifed, wheat is
covered under irrigated category only. The productivity of Paddy is lower (1452Kg/Ha) in
case of rainfed when compared to irrigated category (3200Kg/Ha). The overall state
productivity is 1235 KGs/Ha.
In case of Maize the productivity is only 750Kgs/Ha against state productivity of

1580Kgs/Ha.
Chapter 2 District Water Profile Page 31

The details of production and productivity of Major Crops is detailed at Table No: 2.2 of
Annexure I.
Reference Table No: 2.2 of Annexure IX
Production and Productivity of Major Crops.
2.3 Irrigation based classification: gross irrigated area, net irrigated area, area
under protective irrigation, unirrigated or totally rainfed area
Irrigation is a critical input in agriculture. The need for increased food-grain production in the
district relates to development of water resources and its management. Ground water
resources are more sustainable even under period of moisture stress and, therefore, greater
emphasis is being laid on the optimum development and efficient management of these
resources on scientific lines. Most importantly, irrigation acts as a buffer under drought
conditions, whereby the protective irrigation can prevent crop loss.
The following table reveals the present status of irrigation in the district:-
Table-16
% in terms of Area
Particulars
Geographical Area (In Ha.)
Geographical Area (GA) 100% 288100
Net Sown Area 30.16% 86900.37
Net Irrigated Area as 10.01% 8698.8
The details of irrigation source & facility are given in the following table:
Table-17
Percentage of Farmers land having access to irrigation 20.68
Average irrigation coverage for farmers having access, acre/family 0.64
Source of Irrigation Well Lift Irrigation Pond Others
%age of farmers 65.56 26.67 4.44 3.33
The coverage of irrigated area as per source of irrigation is depicted below:

Table-18
Source Coverage in ha.
Rivers / Streams / Canals 4627
Waterbodies 4983
Total 9610

The summarised irrigation based classification is given below:
Table-19
Total Rainfed
Total actual cultivated area Total irrigated area area
Totat 86900.37 8698.8 78201.57

Reference Table No: 2.3 of Annexure X
Irrigation based classification gross irrigated area

Water Availability Chapter 3
3.1 Status of Water Availability
The fluctuating trend in rainfall over the past few years coupled with less area under assured
irrigation are primarily responsible for the large extent of mono-cropped area in the district.
The water resources of the district in most parts are, very limited and have an uneven spatial
distribution. There are no perennial streams and drains in the district. Due to incidence of bed
rock near the surface, the ground water resources are limited.
The irrigation potential is mainly confined to:

(i) Dug wells tapping shallow groundwater.
(ii) Tanks and Check-dams for collecting surface run-off water.
(iii) Low land collecting tail-water from drains.
The total water resources in the district and the present status of its utilization are as under:
Table-20
Resources Utilized and Stage of
Available Balance
(in Ha meter) Natural discharge development (%)
Surface water 1,684 1179 505 -
Ground water 25408 15912 9496 31.40
Total 27092 17091 10001 -
The total water availability (BCM per Hectare) for irrigation purposes is listed below:
Reference Table No: 3.1 of Annexure XI

Status of Water Availability
3.2 Status of Ground Water Availability
The shallow and medium dug wells are suitable for extraction structures in the district. It is
necessary for drinking as well as irrigation purpose. The stage of ground water development
in the district is 31.31% only. Thus there is sufficient scope for development through dug
well, shallow and medium bore wells. Construction of dug cum bore wells structure is also
suitable for enhance the yield of dug well in respect of cost beneficial and economical. The
Ground Water development varies in different places depending on the availability of
favourable locations. Potential availability for the Ground Water Development considering
the Ground Water draft has been worked out as per norms of Ground Water Estimation
Committee 1997 (GEC – 1997). The details of Ground Water recharge, estimation of annual
Ground water availability, annual draft net Ground water balance and stage of Ground water
Chapter 3 Water Availability Page 33

development has been evaluated. The total ground water draft for irrigational the district is
5203.99 ha-m. The net annual ground water availability and the existing ground water draft
for all uses are 25408.41ha-m and 7956.10 ha-m respectively.
The present groundwater (GW) resources availability and stage of development in Bokaro
district (CGWB, as on 31 March 2009) are presented below –
Table-22
Projected demand for

Annual replenishable
Annual GW draft
GW availability for
during onmonsoon
industrial use upto
development in %
Natural discharge
future irrigation
Net annual GW
GW resources
domestic and
Stage of GW
availability
Industrial Use
season
2025
for all uses
GW draft
Irrigation
Existing
Dom.&
25408 1684 25728 5204 2752 7956 4121 16083 31.31
3.2.01 Depth of Water Level
CGWB has established 12 no. of network of observation wells for monitoring of ground
water level to know the behaviour of ground water regime in the district. These wells are
monitored every year in January, May, August and November. It has been shown in Table 4.
During Pre – Monsoon season in the district the minimum and maximum water level were
observed as 5.3mbgl (Pindrajoria) and 15.0 mbgl (Mahuda) respectively. The water level in
northern part of the district shows more than 10 mbgl. The water level in Chas area is more
than 10 mbgl. Water level varies from 5 to 8 mbgl in the central and eastern part of the
district.
3.2.02 Water Level Trend
Rainy season is only recharge period in the Bokaro district. The maximum observations wells
show rising trend in the district. These are the localized rising patches in the area. The pre and
post monsoon observations at Jaina More, Chas are showing falling trend > 0.2m/yr.
3.2.03 Ground Water Resources
Ground Water Resources assessment has been carried out based on the recommendations of
Central Water Estimation Committee Report 1997 (GEF, 1997). Block wise ground water
resource grows draft and stage of ground water development have been worked out. The net
ground water availability has been assessed to be 25408 ha-m . The existing ground water
draft for all uses has been assessed as 7956 ha-m. The net ground water availability for future
irrigation has been assessed as 16083ha-m. The stage of ground water development in Bokaro
district is 31.31%.
3.2.04 Ground Water Quality

Chemical Quality of water is very important from the agriculture and public health point of
view. The chemical constituents of water should be within the prescribed limits to avoid any
harmful effect of crops and general health of local population.
The available chemical analysed data reveals that ground water of the district is mainly
alkaline in character (PH – 8.3). The chemical constituents are within the tolerance limit as
per the drinking water norms.
3.2.05 Status of Ground Water Development
There is sufficient scope for shallow as well as deep bore wells in the district. Jharkhand State
Government has constructed a number of bore wells to minimize the scarcity of drinking
water problem. Central Ground Water Board has been drilled five bore wells upto 150mbgl in
the district. The discharge of bore wells ranges from less than 1 lps to 2.1 lps. The casing
length varies from 6.07m to 19.40 mbgl.
Reference Table No: 3.2 of Annexure XII
Status of Water Availability
3.3 Status of Command Area: Village Wise Information Of Canal Command,

Information On Other Services Command, Total Developed And Under
Developed Command.
The systematic development of commands of irrigation projects has to be taken up in order to

fully utilise the irrigation potential created and reduce the gap between irrigation potential
created and utilised.
The Total command area of the Bokaro District is 4247 ha.

The block wise developed area and undeveloped area is given below:
Command Area
900
800
700
Area in Ha
600
500
400
300
200 Command Area, 48
100
0
Figure-8
Reference Table No: 3.3 of Annexure CIII

Status of Command Area
3.4 Existing Type of Irrigation: Surface, ground water, lift, treated effluent from
STP, other sources including traditional water harvesting structure.
Table-23
Source of Irrigation Grand Total
Govt. Canal 2
Canal Based Community/Pvt. Canal 0
Community Ponds 262
Tanks/Ponds/ Individual/Pvt. Ponds 0
Surface Irrigation Reservoirs Govt. Reservoir 34
Govt. 37
Tube Wells Pvt. 6
Community/Govt. 2542
Open Wells Pvt. 6
Govt. 6
Ground Water Bore Wells PVt. -
Other sources including Traditional WHS( 3) -
Treated effluent discharged from STP -
Electricity Pump 6
Diesel Pump 6
Water Extraction devices/Lift Others -
Irrigation Sources 2969
Total Water Extracting Units 0

Reference Table No: 3.4 of Annexure XIV
Existing Type of Irrigation

Water Requirement /Demand Chapter 4
4.1 Domestic Water Demand: population in 2015, projected population by 2020 and
Gross Water demand
The total population of Bokaro in 2011 was 2062330. It is projected at around 2362303 in
2020 considering a decadal growth factor of 16.01%.
The Gross Water Demand (BCM) in the year 2020 is projected at around 1.3636 BCM and
additional Water Potential To be created is 0.4560 BCM
Reference Table No: 4.1 of Annexure XV

Domestic Water Demand
4.2 Crop Water Demand: Crop Wise Water Demand, Existing Water Potential And
Water Potential To Be Created
Crop water Demand:
It is essential to know the water requirement of a crop which is the total quantity of water
required from its sowing time up to harvest. Naturally different crops may have different
water requirements at different places of the same country, depending upon the climate, type
of soil, method of cultivation, effective rain etc. The total water required for crop growth is
not uniformly distributed over its entire life span which is also called crop period. Actually,
the watering stops same time before harvest and the time duration from the first irrigation
during sowing up to the last before harvest is called base period. Though crop period is
slightly more than the base period, they do not differ from practical purposes. The total depth
of water required to raise a crop over a unit area of land is usually called delta. Some typical
values of delta for common crops in some regions of India are as follows:
Rice
•1000mm to 1500mm for heavy soils or high water table
•1500mm to 2000mm for medium soils
•2000 to 2500 for light soils or deep water table
•1600mm for upland conditions
Wheat
•250mm to 400mm in northern India
•500mm to 600mm in Central India
Barley: 450mm
Maize
Chapter 4 Water Requirement /Demand Page 38

•100mm during rainy season
•500mm during winter season
•900mm during summer season
•Cotton: 400 – 500mm
Sugarcane
•1400mm to 1500mm in Bihar
•1600mm to 1700mm in Andhra Pradesh
•1700mm to 1800mm in Punjab
•2200mm to 2400mm in Madhya Pradesh
•2800mm to 3000mm in Maharashtra
This information is based on Handbook of Agriculture(fifth edition, 2000) published by the
Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Table-24
Particulars Data
Area Sown (ha) 85859.70
Irrigated Area(Ha) 8586.2
Crop Water Demand(mm) 10800
Water Potential Required (BCM) 17.022
Existing Water potential (BCM) 7.327
Water Potential to be created (BCM) 9.695
Reference Table No: 4.2 of Annexure XVI

Crop Water Demand
4.3 Livestock Water Demand: Present Water Demand, Water Demand By 2020,
The total livestock in Bokaro is 1192810 with water requirement of 0.009 BCM. The water
requirement is expected to be around 0.018 BCM whereas the existing water potential is
around 0.0031 BCM. As such additional water potential 0.0149 is to be created to meet the
demand of water for livestock’s.
Reference Table No: 4.3 of Annexure XVII

Livestock Water Demand
4.4 Industrial Water Demand: Present Water Demand, Water Demand By 2020,
The water demand for industries is not foreseen. Though there is potential for small scale
industries, but the pace of addition of new industrial units is negligible.

Reference Table No: 4.4 of Annexure XVIII
Industrial Water Demand
4.5 Water Demand For Power Generation: Present Water Demand, Water Demand
By 2020, Water Potential To Be Created
There is no upcoming power project in Bokaro and as such allocation for Power Generation is
not required.
Reference Table No: 4.5 of Annexure XIX

Water Demand for Power Generation
4.6 Total Water Demand Of The District For Various Sectors: Total Water Demand
At Present, Water Demand By 2020 For All Components.
Table-25
Present Demand Components Domestic 1.3636
Crop 3.6635
Livestock 0.0031
Industrial
Power Generation
Total Present demand(BCM) 5.030
Projected Demand 2020 Components Domestic 1.819
Crop 13.3585
Livestock 0.0149
Industrial
Power Generation
Total Projecetd Demand (BCM) 15.193
The total present demand for water is around 5.030 BCM whereas the total projected demand
in 2020 is around 15.193 BCM meaning thereby that an additional 10.163 BCM water
potential is to be created gradually to meet the demand in 2020.
Reference Table No: 4.6 of Annexure XX

Total Water Demand of the District for Various Sectors
4.7 Water Budget: Water Availability, Water Demand And Gaps

Table-26
Existing Water availability (BCM) Surface Water 1.787
Ground Water 0.168
Total (BCM) 1.955
Water Demand (BCM) Present 2.353
Projected 2020 8.091
Water Gap (BCM) Present 1.755
Projected 2020 6.136
Reference Table No: 4.7 of Annexure XXI

Water Budget

Strategic Action Plan for Irrigation under PMKSY Chapter 5
Water is essential for sustaining life and at the same time, it is an important component for
almost all developmental plans. Obviously the schemes for development of water resources
for beneficial use of the society have been taken up since the time immemorial.
Considerable progress has been made in respect of water resources development in India after
independence through various Plans and such developments have helped in almost five fold
increase in creation of irrigation potential. Total created irrigation potential at pre-Plan period
was about 22.6 million hectares (MHa) which at present is about 108.2 MHa. There has also
been appreciable development in the areas of drinking water supply and other uses. However,
growing population, urbanization and industrialization has led to considerable increase in
demand of water for various purposes e.g., irrigation, domestic needs, industrial requirements
etc.
In this regard, it may be mentioned that the water sector has very strong linkages with all
other developmental activities. In view of fast changing development scenario, it is
emphasized that the key priorities and identified strategies cannot be considered as static and
firm. These need to be reviewed and improved upon from time to time. In this regard a
comprehensive “Strategic Plan for District Irrigation” has been prepared through geospatial
approach:
5.1. Methodology
Diverse research methodologies using RS and GIS have been applied by different authors to
identify potential rainwater harvestings in remote and data scarce areas; in most of these
methods, thematic maps are derived from remote sensing data and integrated in GIS to
evaluate suitable sites for rainwater harvesting. Remote sensing is of immense use for natural
resources mapping and generating necessary spatial database required as an input for GIS
analysis. GIS is a tool for collecting, storing and analyzing spatial and non - spatial data, and
developing a model based on local factors can be used to evaluate appropriate natural
resources development and management action plans. Both these techniques can complement
each other to be used as an effective tool for selecting suitable sites for water harvesting
structures.
In assessment of proposed rainwater harvesting structures potential using GIS and RS,
outlines six key factors that require to be integrated into a GIS framework in order to
successfully develop a suitable model for RWH. This include; rainfall, hydrology (rainfall
runoff relationships), slope, land cover, soils (texture, structure, depth) and socio-economics
of the area under consideration.
The following criteria have been followed for making decision on selecting suitable
site for various water harvesting structures as per Integrated Mission for Sustainable
Development (IMSD) guidelines.
Check dams
 The slope should be less than 15 per cent.
 The land use may be barren, shrub land and riverbed.
Chapter 5 Strategic Action Plan for Irrigation in District under PMKSY Page 40
 The infiltration rate of the soil should be less.
 The type of soil should be sandy clay loam.
Percolation tanks and nala bunds
 The slope should be less than 10 per cent.

 The infiltration rate of the soil should be moderately high.
 The land use / cover may be barren or scrub land.
 The type of soil should be silt loam.
The suitability of WHS sites can be confirmed as the site is located on second and third order
drainage and satisfies the conditions of land use, soil type and slope as per IMSD guidelines.
Water harvesting structures are extremely important to conserve precious natural resources
like, soil and water, which is depleting day by day at alarming rate. The following table
provide strategic action plan for irrigation for each block as well as for whole district and
estimated costs and period of implementation.
5.2. Prioritization of Blocks and activity for Strategic Planning
The prioritization is the heart of the programme implementation. For prioritization of the
activity and block fallowing criteria has been adopted.
1. Map the present situation.

2. Talk to local peoples and public representatives.
3. Availability of Resources.
4. Poverty Index.
5. Percentage of SC & ST population.
6. Percentage of farmers.
7. Cropping intensity.
8. Ground water situation.
9. Available of degraded land.
10. Land capability status.
11. Percentage of irrigated area to total cropped area.
PMKSY will strategize by focusing on end-to end solution in irrigation supply chain, viz.
water sources, distribution network, efficient farm level applications, extension services on
new technologies &information etc.
The district Irrigation Plan covers following works to be implemented over a period of 5-7
year for sustainable development of irrigation facilities in the district.
5.3 Component wise and year wise Strategic Action Plan.
Table-26
Programme 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Estimated

Sl.No. Ministry
Components Year Year Year Year Year cost
Accelerated
1 Irrigation Benefit MoWR
Programme(AIBP)
630.0 819.0 787.5 535.5 378.0 3150.0
PMKSY (Har
2 MoWR
Khet ko Pani)
4559.9 5927.8 5699.8 3875.9 2735.9 22799.4
MDA &
PMKSY (Per
3 W-DAC
Drop More Crop)
& FW
936.0 1092.0 897.0 585.0 390.0 3900.0
PMKSY
DoLR-
4 (Watershed
MoRD
Development)
1267.9 1901.8 1901.8 1056.6 704.4 7043.8
NREGA DoLR-
5
Convergence MoRD 1051.2 1095.0 919.8 788.4 525.6 4379.9
Grand Total 8444.9 10835.6 10205.9 6841.3 4733.9 41273.1
As discussed in Chapter 4, the present water demand is 5.030 bcm which is expected to
increased upto 15.193 bcm after 5 year. Hence another 10.163 bcm of water potential need to
be created in the Bokaro district. On the basis of this following schemes need to implemented.
The component wise detail of schemes are given below:
Table-27
Strategic Action Plan for Irrigation in Bokaro district under PMKSY
Concerned Compone Activity Total Command Period of Estimat
Ministry/Depart nt Number/Cap Area/Irriga Implementa ed Cost
ment acity (cum) tion tion (5 yrs) (in
Potential Lakhs)
(Ha)
AIBP Major Irrigation - - - -
Medium Irrigation 7 105 5y 3150
Total 3150
Har Khet Minor Irrigation 178 1756.86 5y 452.12
Ko Pani schemes
Renovation of 140 1371 5y 349.25
Existing Schemes
Series of C.D. 171 6840 5y 136
Lift Irrigation 152 6391 5y 6892
RR of Water 204 3672 5y 6120
Bodies (Minor
Irrigation)
Construction of Field Channels
Unlined Field 321 6741 5y 8025
Channels
Deep Boring 275 2200 5y 825
22799.3
Total 7
MDA & W- Per Drop DPAP Drip 800 2400 5y 2400
DAC & FW more
crop DPAP Sprinkler 300 1500 5y 1500
(Micro Total 3900
Irrigation
)
DoLR-MoRD PMKSY Newly created WHS
Watershe Check Dams/Nala 187 3366 5y 5610
d Bunds
Renovation of 24 480 5y 528
Checkdams/ Nala
bunds
Percolation Tanks 162 1172 5y 275.8
Farm 1800 2700 5y 630
Ponds/Dobhas
Total 7043.8
NREGA Construction/Reno 1088 2502.4 5y 3808
Converge vation of Wells
nce Construction / 1634 3268 5y 571.9
Renovation
Dobhas/ Farm
Ponds
4379.9
Total
Irrigation Potential Created (ha) 44708.4 Total Cost 41273.0
(in Lakhs) 7
Total irrigation potential created 474708.4 ha
Conclusion
The expenditure for the plan is Rs. 412.73 Cr for five years. Out of this, Rs. 31.50 Cr is
expected to come from works taken up under Ministry of water resources (MoWR) under
AIBP schemes in medium irrigation scheme, approximatly Rs. 227.99 Cr is expected to be
spent by the Minor Irrigation department under the scheme of PMKSY (Har Khet ko Pani) for
taking up its core activities such as construction of various water structures viz. Series of
C.D., Lift Irrigation, Ground Water Development, RR of Water Bodies, Unlined Field
Channels & Deep Boring and renovation of existing schemes (details are given in annexure5).
While Rs. 39.00 Cr is expected to be spent by the Soil Conservation and agriculture
department under the scheme of PMKSY (Per Drop More Crop) and Rs. 70.438 Cr is
expected to be spent by Department of land resource management & state irrigation
department under the scheme of PMKSY (Watershed Development) for major irrigation
works. And the rest Rs. 43.790 Cr for the NREGA Convergence for minor irrigation works as
Construction/Renovation of Wells & Construction/Renovation of Dobhas/ Farm Ponds.
With the successful implementation of above plan the irrigated area is expected to be
increased upto 474708.4 upto 51.52% of net shown area Ha which is presently 8698.8 Ha
10.01% only.
474708.4
500000
400000
300000
200000
100000 8698.8
0
Present Irrigated Area Irrigated Area After 5 Years
With enhanced irrigation facilities, farmers would opt for remunerative crops such as oilseeds
or pulses during winter in place of wheat. This may have positive impact on cropping pattern
of the district. Also, productivity of crops would increase. Micro irrigation facilities as drip or
sprinkler must be promoted to reduce the wastage of water resource. Overall, such a
tremendous increase in irrigation potential would bring prosperity to majority of lives in
Bokaro district and transform it into a food-surplus district.

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District Irrigation Plan - Bokaro

Report Prepared & Compiled by:

Irrigation is defined as “Artificially supplying & systematically dividing of water for

Place : Bokaro ( Rai Mahimapat Ray)

Table-1 Administrative Set up………………………………………………. 8

Figure-1 Administrative Map Of Bokaro District………………………………… 9

1.00 General Information of the District

BCM Billion Cubic Meters

The major objective of PMKSY is to achieve convergence of investments in irrigation at the

Executive Summary Page 1

Components and responsible Ministries/ Departments

Executive Summary Page 2

District Irrigation Plans (DIPs)

Executive Summary Page 3

The broad objectives of PMKSY will be:-

a) Achieve convergence of investments in irrigation at the field level (preparation of district

Executive Summary Page 5

Executive Summary Page 6

The preparation of District Irrigation plan is an integration of geospatial technology, Space

Sl.No. Programme Ministry 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Estimated

1 Accelerated MoWR 630.0 819.0 787.5 535.5 378.0 3150.0

Executive Summary Page 7

Executive Summary Page 8

1.1 District Profile

1.1.01 Administrative Set up

Total No. of Panchayats 196

Chapter 1 General Information of the District Page 8

Chapter 1 General Information of the District Page 9

Chapter 1 General Information of the District Page 10

Blockwise Population & Households

Chapter 1 General Information of the District Page 11

(ii) Marginal Workers Persons 6279679 19.04 305064 14.79

Males 3190327 18.84 179837 16.76

Chapter 1 General Information of the District Page 12

The summarised Census Data (Blockwise) for 2011 is enclosed.

1.2.02 Geographical Profile

Longitude 85o34” to 86o26”E

1.2.03 Agricultural Profile

Chapter 1 General Information of the District Page 13

1.3 Biomass and Livestock (Small and Large Livestock)

The development of livestock and biomass sector is important as it provides subsidiary

Chapter 1 General Information of the District Page 14

Chapter 1 General Information of the District Page 15

The total wet land area is around 9610 Ha.

1.3.02 Availability of fuel wood

Chapter 1 General Information of the District Page 16

1.3.04 Fodder Yield

1.3.05 Milk production

1.3.06 Availability Of Fuel Wood

Chapter 1 General Information of the District Page 17

1.4 Agro-Ecology, Climate, Hydrology and Topography

1.4.01 Agro-Ecology zone

Sl. No. Region Characterstic

Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Eastern Plateau And Hills Region (VII)

1.4.02 Physiography, Type of Terrain & Topography

Chapter 1 General Information of the District Page 18

1.4.03 Climate & Temperature

Chapter 1 General Information of the District Page 19

1.4.07 Potential Evapo-Transpiration (PET)

Potential Evapo-transpiration (PET) is defined as the evapotranspiration from a large

Chapter 1 General Information of the District Page 20

The following factors affect the evapotranspiration are