The Objective of detailed soil survey is to generate detailed infromation on soil and land characteristics of the priority area using cadastral map (1:4K/8K) or large scale aerial photograpgh (1:15,000).It deals with systematic detailed study of soils comprising morphological examination of soils in the field and mapping using 1:15000 scale or larger aerial photograph or cadestral map followed by analysis of soil samples in the soil laboratory ad processing maps in the cartographic laboratory. Selected very high and high priority subwatersheds are taken up for Detailed soil survey to generate detailed data base on soils which are pre-requisites for formulation of village level plan. The data generated out of soil survey could be interpreted to derive base information on the use potential of land or various utilitarian purposes. It provides the following information's, which are essential for any land development programme. 1)Proper diagnosis of soils  2)Scientific land use planning 3)Soil amendments for judicious use of chemical fertilizer 4) Soil , land,  water, crop and nutrient management 5) Generation of soil health cards for dissemination of soil information to farming community 6) Development of  Soil Information System 7) Optimal  utilization of soil resources [Details].

Survey Status as on March 2017  (Area in ha)