Geological codition - MIRAJ & KRISHNA GHAT, MIRAJ Flora & Fuana - MIRAJ & KRISHNA GHAT, MIRAJ

& KRISHNA GHAT, MIRAJ Flora & Fuana - MIRAJ & KRISHNA GHAT, MIRAJ
The major soil type of Miraj city & surrounding is black cotton soil. Miraj & Krishna Ghat occupy vegetation of species such as Acacia aburnea Crows, Sparrows are common birds to be noticed around ghat .
But on the banks of Krishna River the soil changes into red soil. (Murmati), Acacia arabica (Babul), Ziziphus jujuba (Bor). However, this area Other birds like Peacocks, Doves, Owls can be found nearby.
The Miraj city has a Stream (Miraj Odha) which tributes in Krishna contains few matured scattered trees of Azadirachta indica (Neem), Eugenia Cranes spotting is very unlikely near ghats.
River. Black Basalt stone quarries can be found in & around miraj. jambulana (Jambhul), Tamarindus indica (Chinch), Pongamia glabra (Karanj), Few types of Fishes are found here. But the amount of fishes is
The ground water tale is relatively on higher side; i.e. at an average Coconut etc. very less. Crocodiles can't be found nearby.
depths about 50' - 60'. Immediate
Eroded riverbank opposite Ghat Agricultural Belt New R.C.C. Ghat

Cross Section of Typical Riparian Zone Holding

River banks & Ecosystem intact
RIPARIAN BUFFER Arjunwad Side Eroded Riverbank near Ghat
A riparian buffer or stream buffer is a vegetated area
(a "buffer strip") near a stream, usually forested,
which helps shade and partially protect the stream
from the impact of adjacent land uses. It plays a key Disturbed Riparian Zone of Krishna River near Krishna ghat Miraj
role in increasing water quality in associated streams,
rivers, and lakes, thus providing environmental benefits. Jackwell Under Immediate Krishna Cremation Immediate Old
With the decline of many aquatic ecosystems due to Construction Agri. Belt Ghat Ground Agri. Belt Jackwells
agriculture, riparian buffers have become a very
common conservation practice aimed at increasing
water quality and reducing pollution.

Streambank
Shrubs are
Very Less
Brick Kilns Nearby
Ghat
After
Floods Amount of
Tall Trees
is Very Less
on Both
Banks

Native Grasses are in Less Immediate Cremation Ground,

Amountnear Ghat. Agri. Belt Arjunwad
Map of Disturbed Riparian Zone of Krishna River near Krishna ghat Miraj

- Due to the disturbed Riparian zone near Ghat the River ecosystem is disturbed too.
- Due to less amount of fish; ecosystem in & around river is also disturbed.
- During Rainy season Floods are cutting & eroding riverbanks on both sides near ghat. Area of Red Soil Excavation near Ghat
Agricultural Belt Beside River & Ghat which is disturbing the agricultural belt i return causing socio-economical haphazard in nearby areas for Brick Maufacturing

Traditional Landscape Design - Krishna Ghat, Miraj A.B. College of Architecture, Sangli.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN Ar. Rohan R. Gurav
Ghat as a Traditional Landscape & River Ecology. Sheet - 03.
First Year M. Arch.