Estimation of runoff losses under differential topographical situations in plateau region of Garhwa

In a field experiment, soil moisture, soil and nutrient losses, and surface runoff under differential topographical situations in plateau region of Garhwa was monitored and recorded. On an average, soil loss was 1.97 ± 0.19, 8.91 ± 0.98 and 12.49 ±1.22 t/ha, respectively, in don1, don 2 and don3 land features. Rainfall had significant positive (p = 0.01) correlation with soil and run off losses. Significant (P = 0.05) monthly variations were observed for soil loss in different don topographical features.