Geographical Area |
88752 sq. km. |
Number of Districts |
20 |
Population |
91.30 million (2011 Census) |
Population Density |
1028 per sq. km. (As per 2011 Census) |
Gross Cropped Area |
88.32348 lakh ha. |
Ultimate Irrigation Potential So Far Assessed |
21.52 lakh ha. |
Ultimate Irrigation Potential From Major & Medium Projects |
26.83 lakh ha. |
Irrigation Potential Created Till 1999-2000 Through Major & Medium Projects |
16.24 lakh ha. |
Surface Water Resources |
132.90 lakh ha. m. |
Ground Water Resources |
14.60 lakh ha. m. |
Total Flood Prone Area |
37542 sq. km. |
Area Already Protected |
35,380 sq. km. |
Length of Embankment |
10,40 km. |
Length of Drainage Channel |
7,129 km. |
No. of Towns Protected |
74 |
Coastal Length |
280 km. |
Length of Embankment Along Sea and Estuarine Rivers |
4,000 km. (Approx.) |