Abstract

Electrical resistivity survey is carried out for the feasibility study of the occurrence of groundwater in Kalikunda, Midnapur district of West Bengal. Soundings were conducted using Schlumberger array with a maximum 400-600 meters between the current electrodes. Interpretation of the resistivity sounding data is performed to delineate the suitable groundwater bearing zones. Linearised inversion technique is used for the interpretation of Schlumberger sounding taken at various locations in the area. In general, 4 to 5 layer structures were delineated in the area. Suitability of the subsurface structures in a particular area has been studied for groundwater potential. The overall study indicated that the groundwater prospecting in areas with less prospects of groundwater can effectively be done with the help of electrical methods in the delineation highly conductive potential water bearing zones. A number of locations were found to be suitable for drawing groundwater.