Geographical Study of Fruit Farming In Ch. Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) District

Abstract Fruits and vegetables contain a variety of nutrients, including minerals and vitamins, with antioxidants, which require good human health. Specific fruits that are rich in fiber content are essential for the proper movement of the digestive system of human beings. There are Some fruits provide energy because they contain carbohydrates, which are the main source of energy. Carbohydrates in fruits are mainly sugar, which breaks down easily and is a quick source of energy. Fruits and vegetables also contain different types of minerals, vitamins and nutrients that are very useful for human health. They can be easily cooked and digested. Some popular and healthy fruits that can be consumed in daily meals are apples, papaya, watermelon, muskmelon, sweet lime, banana, grapes, mango, orange, strawberry, and guava. The proper dieting of human beings has made himself a healthy life. The total area under fruit cultivation was approximately 3936 Ha in 2000-01 and 9764 Ha in 2015-16. The irrigated area of the fruit was approximately 3004 Ha in 2000-01 and it became 8644 Ha in 2015-16. Approximately 0.54% cropped area was under fruit cultivation in 2000-01and it became 0.96% in 2015-16. Ch. Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) is located in north-central Maharashtra state. The district is situated in the Godavari and Tapi River basins. It is surrounded by Jalgaon district to the northern part, Jalgaon district to the east, Nashik district to the west, Ahmednagar district to the southwest, and Beed district to the southeast. It covers an area of 10136.61 sq. km, accounting about 3.28% of Maharashtra state. The latitudinal extent is 19˚18 ' N to 20˚40' North latitude and the longitudinal extent is 74˚34' E to 76˚04' East longitude. Godavari, Tapi, Purana, Shivana, Kham, Dudhana, and Giraja are the rivers in the district. The temperature was high in the month of May and low in the month of January. The Climate was dry and hot from March to May, and it became cold in December. The average rainfall in the district was 749 mm.