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Morphometric analysis is the method of studying landforms using quantitative techniques. The Bhilangna river of Uttarakhand Himalaya has been selected for analysis which provides a perennial source of irrigation and holds a significant place in the economic scenario of Uttarakhand. In this study, the quantitative analysis of morphometric parameters has been examined under linear, areal and relief aspects. The basin has elongated in shape and sloping down from north-east to south-west direction sharing with gentle slope (0°–5°) to very steep slope (up to 79°) which comprise 88.3% of total area. The stream order values run from 01 to 06. The drainage density has been found to be moderate in the basin, which indicate permeability of the surface strata. The bifurcation ratio (Rb) varies 0.76 to 2.33. The hypsometric integral of Bhilangna drainage basin is 0.42 which indicate that the basin is passing through late mature stage of development. Therefore, the present study not only enhances the detailed knowledge of morphological and a geohydrological characteristic of drainage basin, but it also helps in better understanding and sustainable utilisation of water resources. Results can be useful for policy formation, plan development and sustainable management of the region.
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Bhadwal, S., Verma, N., Kumar, S., Kumar, M., Kumar, P. (2022). Morphometric Analysis and Geohydrological Inference of Bhilangna Drainage Basin, Uttarakhand (India) Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques. In: Kumar, P., Nigam, G.K., Sinha, M.K., Singh, A. (eds) Water Resources Management and Sustainability. Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6573-8_19
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