Groundwater availability studies in Ghataprabha sub-basin in India

Study of groundwater availability in Hukkero Taluk of Ghataprabha sub-basin of Krishna basin in Karnataka State, India has been carried out. History of the ground water occurrence in the region has reviewed as per the work done by State Department of Mines and Geology in the year 1975 and then by Central Groundwater Board in the year 1980. Present situation is assessed through various analysis including Pumping and Recovery tests in a location where most of the failed wells have been noticed. Kumarswamy's method of calculating well Rock Permeability has been preferred. Permeability values ranges from 0.08 m / hr to 0.346 m / hr. Probable reasons have been discussed and remedial measures have been suggested.