Landform Evolution and Geomorphometric Analysis of Gaj Khad Watershed, Beas River Basin, Himachal Pradesh, India

Abstract

Geomorphometric studies of Gaj watershed of Beas river basin, District- Kangra, Himachal Pradesh reveal accelerating land degradation due to sensitive and fragile geology of the area. The area under study falls in the Frontal Himalayan Zone which is characterized by higher values of erosional intensity that is related to the lithology, geomorphology and tectonic character of the area. In the present paper, an attempt has been made to understand evolution of landforms and  degradational processes  operating in the study area using morphometric analysis.

Keywords: Geomorphometry, Watershed, Tectonic setting, Relief, Stream Order, Erosion intensity, Drainage density