Karstic Limestones in Parts of Raipur District, Madhya Pradesh and their Groundwater Possibilities

The southernmost parts of the Raipur district, covering about 5,600 sq km of area between the north latitudes 20°30' and 21°30' and the east longitudes 81°30' and 82°15' and forming part of the extensive saucer-shaped Raipur basin of the Chhattisgarh region of Madhya Pradesh, has been studied by systematic geohydrological work.

The limestones of the area have high secondary permeability and are observed to be rich in groundwater potential. The large vertical thickness and considerable lateral extension of carbonate rock aquifers indicate scope for development of groundwater.