|
|
 |
|
| Geographical Area |
88752 sq. km. |
| Number of Districts |
19 |
| Population |
80.22 million (2001 census) |
| Population Density |
904 per sq. km. (As per
2001 census) |
| Gross Cropped Area |
78.42 lakh ha. |
| Ultimate Irrigation
Potential So Far Assessed |
70.00 lakh ha. |
| Ultimate Irrigation
Potential From Major & Medium Projects |
26.83 lakh ha. |
| Irrigation Potential
Created Till 1999-2000 Through Major & Medium Projects |
14.30 lakh ha. |
| Surface Water Resources |
132.90 lakh ha. m. |
| Ground Water Resources |
14.60 lakh ha. m. |
| Total Flood Prone Area |
37660 sq. km. |
| Area Already Protected |
22,005 sq. km. |
| Length of Embankment |
10,350 km. |
| Length of Drainage Channel |
7,129 km. |
| No. of Towns Protected |
74 |
| Coastal Length |
280 km. |
| Length of Embankment Along
Sea and Estuarine Rivers |
4,000 km. (Approx.) |
|
|
|
