Assessing the Impact of Rainfall Intensity on Well Density in Nashik District: A Geographical Perspective

The present investigation aims to conduct a geographical analysis of the impact of rainfall intensity on well density in the Nashik district. The study is primarily based on secondary data from the Socio-Economic Abstract of the Nashik District, 2023. This paper comprehensively analyzes rainfall distribution, rainfall intensity, well density, and their correlation within the study region. The research applies the rainfall intensity method, the well density method, and the Pearson correlation coefficient technique. The findings indicate that rainfall distribution in the Nashik district decreases from west to east, while well-density increases from the western to the eastern part of the district. High well density was observed in low-rainfall regions, whereas low well density was found in high-rainfall regions. Correlation analysis reveals a strong negative relationship between rainfall intensity and well density. Therefore, it can be concluded that limited availability of surface water leads to a higher density of wells, as farmers increasingly depend on groundwater for irrigation.