International Journal of Engineering and Technology

The approach towards integrated or conjunctive use of surface and groundwater resources and takes account of social economic and environmental factors. Groundwater modelling is a tool that can help to analyze many groundwater problems. Visual MODFLOW software uses a finite difference method to solve the equation. This study aims to reveals that the suitability of MODFLOW software under various hydro geologic conditions. To predict the system behaviour, Visual MODFLOW is the easy to use modelling environment for two dimensional and three dimensional groundwater flows and contamin and transport simulations. Here average runoff, rainfall and groundwater table fluctuation of the Hirakud Command Area has taken into consideration for the part of Conjunctive use. Senhapali distributary has been taken into consideration as the excess water (waterlogged areas) present in this can be used in the area having less water with help of Visual MODFLOW by the river boundaries, particles, and velocity and cell inspector. A steady state groundwater flow simulation was carried out using Visual MODFLOW software. It indicated the topography controls groundwater flow and the base flow to the river is an important factor moderating groundwater movement in the Command Area. Lastly conjunctive use has been done by inserting bore wells as a substitute for flow irrigation and supply of water to the communities and trees are also planted so as for controlling of water logging and dry salinity.