Study of Key Parameters of Soil of Vatrak Riverbed of Kheda District Gujarat and Its Impact on Floristic Diversity
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https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2025.v10.n4.028Keywords:
Sabarmati River, Vatrak River, Floristic Diversity, SoilAbstract
The Vatrak river is a tributary of the Sabarmati River. It flows for around 243 km in state of Gujarat. Origin of Vatrak river is in hills of Dungarpur, Rajasthan. It enters into Gujarat near village Moydi which is located in Meghraj Taluka of Aravali district. Vatrak flows parallel to Mahi River for 29 km in Rajasthan before entering Gujarat. Direction of the Vatrak river is South-west. It is joined by Mazum river on the border of Kheda District. Vatrak is joined by river Shedhi and Meshwo near Kheda Town. Vatrak finally merge with Sabarmati River at Vautha near Dholka. Maximum length of Vatrak river is located in the Kheda District of Gujarat. This study covers ecological study of surrounding area of Vatrak riverbed. Route of Vatrak river in Kheda district passes through various talukas like Kapadvanj, Kathlal, Mehmdabad, Kheda and Matar.
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