District Profile
District lies between 28°47’and 27°47’ North latitude and 81°30’ and 82°46’ East latitude. It lies 180.7 Meter above sea level. Average rainfall of 1552 mm and temperature varies from 1.0°c-49°c. Crop intensity is 157% and 60% area comes under irrigation.
Agro-Climatic Zone : North-East Plain Zone
Total Area : 4448 Sq. Km.
Total Population : 3431386
Total Cultivable Land : 277770 ha.
Horticulture Land : 21387 ha.
Food Grain Production : 1145000 MT
Oil Seed Production : 16000 MT
Vegetable Production : 137016 MT
Total Cattle : 726714
Total Buffalo : 256862
Total Pig : 188363
Total Sheep & Goat : 211637
Major Farming Systems / Enterprises (based on the analysis made by the KVK)
| S. No. | Farming System / Enterprise |
|---|---|
| 1 | Crop production + Live Stock |
| 2 | Crop production + Horticulture |
| 3 | Horticulture + Live Stock |
Description of Agro - Climatic Zone & Major Agro Ecological Situations (based on soil and topography) Topography
| S. No. | Agro Ecological Situation | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AES-I | Clay loam, Paddy, Sugarcane, Brinjal, Tomato, Okra, Mango & Fodder. |
| 2 | AES-II | Sandy Soil, Wheat, Gram, Groundnut, Paddy, Mustard, Potato, Maize, Arhar, Moong, Urad, Barley, Jowar, Lentil, Okra, Brinjal, Mango. |
| 3 | AES-III | Sandy Loam Rich in Organic Matter, Paddy, Maize, Arhar, Groundnut, Wheat, Pea, Sugarcane, Potato, Brinjal, Jaikfruit, Mango. |
| 4 | AES-IV | Flood Prone, Sandy Soil, Paddy Tobacco Sugarcane, Eheat, Tomato, Muskmelon. |
Soil Types
| S. No. | Soil Type | Characteristics | Area in ha |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Soil | Low Organic matter content high infiltration and percolation rate | 120884 |
| 2 | Sandy Loam | Fertile soil with rich soil nutrient | 197858 |
Micro - Agro Climatic Zone of Gonda
| Particular | Uparhar (Up Land) | Tarhar (Low land) | Tarai | Majha (Diara land) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Part of the block :- Jhajhari, Pandrikripal, Wajeerganj, Rupaideeh & Paraspur | Part of the block:- Colonelganj, Tarabganj, Katarabazar, Belsar, Paraspur & Haldharmau | Part of the block:- Mujehana, Iteathok, Rupaideeh, Manakapur, Bhabhanjot, Chhapia | Part of the block :-Colonelganj, Tarabganj, Belsar, Paraspur, Navabganj |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Sandy loam & Loam soil | Clay loam, loam, sandy loam which are rich inorganic matter | Clay, clay loam & silty clay ( plain and forest land) | Silty clay, clay & sandy loam (These lands are found in the river side of - Tedhi, Sarju & Ghaghara) |
| Major Crops | Paddy, Wheat, Jowar, Pigeon pea, Chick pea, Field pea, Lentil, Mustard, Maize & Groundnut | Paddy, Wheat, Pigeon pea, Chick pea, Field pea, Lentil, Mustard, Maize | Maize, Paddy, Wheat, Sugarcane, Lentil, Mustard, Toria | Sugarcane, Tobacco, Paddy, Wheat, Mustard, Lentil |
| Live Stock | Buffalo, Cow, Goat, Sheep, Pig & Poultry | Buffalo, Cow, Goat, Sheep, Pig & Poultry | Buffalo, Cow, Goat, Sheep, Pig & Poultry | Buffalo, Cow, Goat, Sheep, & Poultry |
| Fruit Plant | Mango, Guava, Lemon, Jackfruit, Papaya & Banana | Banana, Mango, Guava, Lemon, Papaya | Mango, Jackfruit, Papaya, Banana, Jamun, Bel | Guava, Banana, Mango, Papaya |
| Vegetable & Spices Crop | Potato, Tomato,Brinjal, Chilli, Cole crop, Cucurbit, Coriander, Turmeric, Onion & Garlic | Tomato,Brinjal, Chilli, Cole crop, Cucurbit, Leafy vegetable, Coriander, Methi Turmeric, Onion & Garlic | Potato, Tomato,Brinjal, Chilli, Cole crop, Cucurbit, Leafy vegetable Coriander, Methi, Funnel, Onion & Garlic | Potato, Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cole crop, Cucurbit, Coriander, Onion & Garlic |
| Major Forest Plant | Neem, Babul, Shisham, Teak, Eucalyptus | Babul, Neem, Shisham, Teak, Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus, Babul, Shisham, Teak, | Bamboo, Babul, Shisham, Teak, Eucalyptus |