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Cropping Pattern within Waterlogged Area (Kharif Season 2023)

aterlogging of agricultural lands occurs when there is an excess of water that results in a lack of oxygen in the root
zone of crops. Crop development, yield, and nutrient uptake are all impacted by insufficient oxygen availability.
WWaterlogging is a serious issue in some parts of Haryana, especially in districts like Hisar, Jhajjar, Charkhi Dadri,
Rohtak, Bhiwani, and Fatehabad inTable 53. The districts have significant agricultural losses due to waterlogging, which also N
affects crop selection. However, farmers in these areas have limited knowledge about suitable crops for waterlogged conditions.
Therefore, it is crucial to map the current crop pattern to make informed decisions based on scientific understanding. W E
Figure 69 illustrates that the central part of Haryana has the highest concentration of waterlogged areas. Paddy is the most
dominant crop in these waterlogged regions because it requires a significant amount of water, which is abundant in these areas. S
Bajra, Cotton, and Sugarcane crops are also grown in waterlogged areas but cover a smaller land area. Scale
Kms
0 12.5 25 50 75 100

Graph 40. District-wise area of Kharif Crops in
Waterlogged areas (2023)

Table 53. District-wise Cropping Pattern within Waterlogged Area in Kharif Season (2023)

Crop wise Area in Acre
District Non_Crop/ Fallow/
Other Unpartitioned/
Paddy Bajra Cotton Sugarcane Crop Unconsolidated Total
Ambala 7353 0 0 643 236 10985 19218
Bhiwani 4823 173 692 130 45 764 6627
Charkhi Source: HARSAC/ GIS Based
Dadri 2462 252 2296 190 11 1836 7047
Fatehabad 2799 24 2629 2 2585 9482 17522
Hisar 62033 10227 18445 485 1177 45474 137840
Jhajjar 77191 16159 3903 9352 37819 54278 198702
Jind 50706 26 2210 608 2365 9803 65718
Mewat 545 381 98 76 285 2124 3510
Palwal 2409 341 134 487 505 1393 5267
Panipat 183 0 0 6 3 45 236
Rohtak 96693 11057 7459 9507 21423 59520 205659
Sirsa 1130 4 759 0 508 2423 4825
Sonipat 30611 1028 946 1838 5786 9201 49410
Yamunanagar 200 0 0 145 0 54 399
Haryana 339137 39672 39571 23469 72749 207381 721980
Source: HARSAC/ GIS Based
Figure 69. Cropping Pattern within Waterlogged Area Kharif Season (2023)
Data Source-HARSAC
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