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District Survey Report

Firozabad

Uttar Pradesh

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Index

Content Page No.

INTRODUCTION 3

OVERVIEW OF MINING ACTIVITY IN THE DISTRICT 7

OVERVIEW OF MINING LEASES IN THE DISTRICT WITH LOCATION, AREA

AND PERIOD OF VALIDITY 7 – 8

DETAILS OF ROYALTY OR REVENUE RECEIVED IN LAST THREE YEARS 9

DETAIL OF PRODUCTION OF SAND OF BAJARI IN LAST THREE YEARS 10

PROCESS OF DEPOSITION OF SEDIMENTS IN THE RIVERS OF THE DISTRICT 10

GENERAL PROFILE OF THE DISTRICT 10 - 13

LAND UTILIZATION PATTERN IN THE DISTRICT: FOREST, AGRICULTURE,

HORTICULTURE, MINING 14

PHYSIOGRAPHY OF THE DISTRICT 14 - 15

CLIMATE & RAINFALL 15 – 16

GEOLOGY AND MINERAL WEALTH 16 – 18

CONCLUSION 18

REFERENCES 18

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District Firozabad

1. Introduction:

The ancient name of this town was Chandwarnager. The name of Firozabad was given in the

regime of Akbar by Firoz Shah Mansab Dar in 1566. They say that Raja Todarmal was passing

through this town, pilgrimage to Gaya. He was looted by robbers. At his request, Akbar the great

send his Mansab Dar Firoz Shah here. He landed near or about Datauji, Rasoolpur,

MohammadpurGajmalpur, SukhmalpurNizamabad, PrempurRaipura. The tomb of Firoz Shah and

ruins of KatraPathanan are the evidences of this fact.

Firozabad district of Uttar Pradesh is constituted as 61st district of the state by G.O. No. 5-

5(4)/81/D-64/State-5 dated 5th June 1989.Firozabad district has good transportation links due

to National Highway 2 linking Delhi with Kolkata and Agra - Lucknow Express Way passing through

it as does the busy railway route from Delhi to Kolkata.Agra is 44 km away, Kanpur is 250 km

away, Delhi is 250 km away . Nearest Airport is in Agra. Nearest Railway station is in the center of

Firozabad and one in Tundla named as TundlaJunction.Firozabad is a district in the Uttar Pradesh

State of India. Total area of Firozabad is 2,362 km² including 2,343.99 km² rural area and 63.01

km² urban area. Firozabad has a population of 24, 98,156 peoples. The Firozabad district is further

divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative

purposes.

Firozabad is located at 27.15°N latitude and 78.42°E longitude. It has an average elevation of 164

metres (538 ft). Firozabad district was established in 1989. The height is above mean sea level

164.467 meter.The boundaries of district touch Etah district in north and Mainpuri and Etawah in

east. The Yamuna river makes its southern boundary. The area of district is about 0.8% of total

area of U.P. and population is 1.1% of total population of U.P. Aproximately 73.6% population is

living in rural area. It has severe winter and living in rural area. It has severe winter and summer

seasons. Mostly district is plane and its slope is from North West to south.

For administrative convenience and proper extension of development activities the district has

been further divided into five tehsils viz., Firozabad, Jasrana, Shikohabad, Tundla, and Sirsaganjand

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these tehsils have been further divided into nine blocks. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often

the next level of administrative division after the tehsil.

District Map of Firozabad

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Location of District Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh State of India

2. Overview of Mining Activity in the District:

The district mining activity is poor as far as the mining potential is concerned. No mineral has ever

been reported in the district however prospecting is still on whereas new milestones are being

searched to boost the regional economy through the mining sector. Since the district belongs to

the North Indian Gangetic plain. Yamuna, Sirsa&Sengar rivers are flowing in the south of the

district. Mostly district is plane and its slope is from North West to South.The Yamuna river makes

its southern boundary.The total forest area in the district is 8,659 hectare.

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3. List of Mining Leases in the District with location, area and period of validity

Brick Kiln involved in mining of ordinary brick earth

District

Total

Number

of Brick

kilns

Obtained

EC

EC not

obtained Applied for EC

Notice issued by Regional

Office

Firozabad 147 105 42 10 32

The List of Mining Leases with location, area and period of Validity:

(a) List of Sand/Morrum Leases Granted in 2017(for 6 months only):

S.No Name of

the river Tehsil

Village/Zone

No.

Gata

No./

khand

No.

Total

Area

Acre)

Mineable

Mineral

Reserve

(cum)

Valid Upto

1. Yamuna Sadar

Firozabad

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2688 8.64 38,500 since 30-06-2017

to 29-12-2017

2. Yamuna Shikohabad Hariha 2618 9.88 44,000 since 30-06-2017

to 29-12-2017

(b) List of Sand/Morrum Leases (Proposed) for E-Tender

S.No Name of

the river Tehsil

Village/Zone

No.

Gata No./

khand No.

Total

Area

Acre)

Mineable

Mineral

Reserve

(cum)

Valid Upto

1. Yamuna Sadar

Firozabad Gundau 1515 19.97 1,61,700

For 5

years only

2. Yamuna Sadar

Firozabad Madua 1055/3 13.832 1,12,000

For 5

years only

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3. Yamuna Sadar

Firozabad Kodrajalalpur 1954/2 12.844 1,04,000

For 5

years only

4. Yamuna Sadar

Firozabad

KutukpurWaj

idpur 347 20.007 1,62,000

For 5

years only

5. Yamuna Shikohabad Hariha 2534 20.89 1,69,140 For 5

years only

6. Yamuna Tundla Niyamatpur 1569 mi 19.76 1,60,000 For 5

years only

Portion of the River or

Stream Recommended

for Mineral Concession

Length of area

recommended

for mineral

concession (in

Km)

Average width

of area

recommended

for mineral

concession (in

meters)

Area

recommended

for mineral

concession (in

square meter)

Mineable

mineral

potential (in

metric ton)

(60% of total

mineral

potential)

Yamuna River 2.2187 km 659.11 m 4,34,420 15,63,912

Mineral Potential:

Boulder (MT) Bajari(MT) Sand (MT) Total Mineable mineral

potential (MT)

None None 15,63,912 26,06,520

Annual Deposition:


potential (MT)

None None 26,06,520 26,06,520

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4. Details of Royalty or Revenue Received in Last three years

S.No. Region Year Amount (in Rs.)

1.

District Firozabad

2014 – 15* 692.09 Lakh

2015 – 16* 1439.59 Lakh

2016 – 17* 1447.81 Lakh

2017 – Aug 17 839.97 Lakh

From Soil Excavation

S.No. Region Year Excavation

project Amount (in Rs.)

1. District Firozabad

2014 – 15 01 2,42,89,160.00

2015 – 16 02 9,70,09,648.00

2016 – 17 03 5,96,56,200.00

2017 – Aug 17 02 2,17,27,000.00

Detail of production of sand of Bajari in last three years

Year Boulder (MT) Bajari(MT) Sand (MT) Total Mineable mineral

potential (MT)

2016 – 17 None None Nil Nil



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5. Process of Deposition of Sediments in the Rivers of the District

River Yamuna is the main river of the district and its tributary i. e. river Sengar and river Arind

which become flooded and torrential during monsoon. The district is mostly covered by the

younger alluvial plains of the river Yamuna. These rivers plays pivotal role in the deposition of

sediments. It has been estimated that 1.27cm layer per day of river borne minerals get deposited

every year during the inundation caused by the major river.

Salient Features of Important Rivers and Streams:

S.No. Name of the

River or Stream

Total Length in

the district (in

Km)

Place of

Origin

Altitude at

origin

1. Yamuna 82 Firozabad 538 ft.

6. General Profile of the district

Firozabad district of Uttar Pradesh is constituted as 61st

district of the state by G.O. No. 5-

5(4)/81/D-64/State-5 dated 5th June 1989. The district is having subtropical climatic conditions

and because of neighboring state of Rajasthan, more often receives an annual dry spell. The

summer onset is quite earlier as compared to the winter. Firozabad district is well known for its

glass work. The district is not mineral rich and therefore mining sector can be considered as the

significant source of revenue generations however; local administration is continuously striving for

mineral prospecting to compensate within this sector. Firozabad district has good transportation

links due to National Highway 2 linking Delhi with Kolkata and Agra - Lucknow Express Way passing

through it as does the busy railway route from Delhi to Kolkata.Agra is 44 km away, Kanpur is

250 km away, Delhi is 250 km away. Nearest Airport is in Agra. Nearest Railway station is in the

center of Firozabad and one in Tundla named as Tundla Junction. Total area of Firozabad is 2,362

km² including 2,298.99 km² rural area and 63.01 km² urban area. Firozabad has a population of

24,96,761 peoples. The Firozabad district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / Community

Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes.

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Physiography of the district:

Firozabad district is well drained by the river Yamuna and its tributaries viz., River Sengar and River

Arind rendermost of the fertile patch to the district with the transference of the younger alluvium

and sandy loam.Due to proximity to Rajasthan the climate of Firozabad is very dry. Here summer

starts very early. The climate of the district is very extreme. The temperature of the district is

varies from 2º C in winter to 47º C in summer. The wet session normally starts in the early of July

month. The average rainfall is 751 mm. The winter months are virtually dry.

Geomorphology of the district:

Geomorphologically, the area is not fully matured. However, based on existing features the district

is divided into five units as follows.

I Flood Plain

II Younger Plain

III Older Alluvial Plain

IV Salt Encrustation

V Ravines

Soil Characteristics:

Soils of Firozabad are typical of those in the upper Gangetic alluvial plain. The diversity is mainly

due to the influence of various drainage, canals and partially due to the presence of Yamuna river.

The following are main soils.

I Bhur

II Matiyar

III Dumat

IV Pillia

The south-western stretch of the district is confined by river Yamuna and is covered by Behar or

ravines since the river flows through the winding channel.

The following geomorphological units have been delineated. Two main geomorphic units

identified in the district are:

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1. Younger Alluvium Plain

2. Older Alluvium Plain

1 Younger Alluvium Plain: Younger alluvium plain is mainly restricted to present river course and

mainly represented by sand and loam. It is further divided into (a) Present flood plain and (b) Old

flood Plain. The present flood plain has two main land forms i.e. present river course and sand

plain sand bar. Similar the old flood plain is characterized by flowing land forms which are

represented by loamy sand. The land forms are:

i. Abandoned Channel

ii. Meandering Scar

iii. Black- swamp

2 Older Alluvium Plain: This unit is mainly characterized by yellow clay, kankar and Reh. It is

represented by following land forms.

i. Alluvium plain

ii. Salt affected plain

iii. Water logged plain

The maximum area of the district falls under these land forms.

General Profile of District Firozabad

District Firozabad

Area 2,362 Sq. Km

Tehsil Firozabad, Jasrana, Tundla,

Shikohabad&Sirsaganj

Blocks 09

Nagar Panchayat 523

Gram Panchayat 821

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Population 24,96,761(Census 2011)

Major Drainage River Yamuna

Main drainage through Tributaries River Sengar&Arind

Minerals available Loam, Clay and Sand

Total Forest Cover 86.11 Sq. Km.

Topography Sub-tropical - Alluvial Plain of Yamuna

Average Rain Fall 733.20 mm (approx.)

Area irrigated through canal system 1717.52 Ha.

Average Ground Water Depth 160 - 315 mbgl

Economy Agriculture, Small scale industries

Literacy Rate 57.2%

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District Health Facility Map

The newly constructed tehsil SIRSA GANJ has not yet been updated and likely to be added in the forth coming data of the census. The

Sirsa Ganj Tehsil was formed on 11th

September 2015.

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7. Land Utilization Pattern in the District: Forest, Agriculture, Horticulture, Mining

The district is primarily agrarian with 81% of the geographical area under cultivation. The net sown

area is around 1815.85sq, km. with 68% area under irrigation. The total irrigated land through the

canal system is 420kms. The cropping intensity is about 152.38%. Despite continued fragmentation of

land holdings, the core sector of the economy continues to be agriculture with Rabi as the main crop.

The other crops raised in the district are pulses, mustard, barley, maize, and potato. The total forest

covers an area of 86.11 sq km in the district.

LAND USE in the District Firozabad

Land Use Area in Sq Km

Total Area of District 2,362

Forest Area 86.11

Canal System 420

Total Cultivable Area 2,847.20

Net Area Sown 1815.85

Net Irrigation 1715.52 Ha

8. Physiography of the district:



and sandy loam. Due to proximity to Rajasthan the climate of Firozabad is very dry. Here summer

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starts very early. The climate of the district is very extreme. The temperature of the district is

varies from 2º C in winter to 47º C in summer. The wet session normally starts in the early of July

month. The average rainfall is 751 mm. The winter months are virtually dry.

9. Geomorphology of the district:

Geomorphologically, the area is not fully matured. However, based on existing features the district

is divided into five units as follows.

I Flood Plain

II Younger Plain

III Older Alluvial Plain

IV Salt Encrustation

V Ravines

Soils of Firozabad are typical of those in the upper Gangetic alluvial plain. The diversity is mainly

due to the influence of various drainage, canals and partially due to the presence of Yamuna river.

The following are main soils.

I Bhur

II Matiyar

III Dumat

IV Pillia

The south-western stretch of the district is confined by river Yamuna and is covered by Behar or

ravines since the river flows through the winding channel.

10. Climate and Rainfall

The average annual rainfall is 715.2 – 733.20 mm. The climate is sub-humid and enjoys a day

climate except during the monsoon season. About 90% of a rainfall takes places from June to

September. During monsoon surplus water is available for deep percolation to ground water.

There is a meteorological observatory at Agra, the record of which may be taken as representative

meteorological conditions in the district. May is the hottest month, the mean maximum

temperature is 41.80C and in June temperature may reach over 48

0C with onset of the monsoon in

June, the day temperature decreases 50C to 6

0C. In November day and night temperature steadily

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drops and January is the coldest month with mean daily minimum temperature of 7.40C and mean

daily maximum temperature of 22.20C. The mean monthly maximum temperature is 32.4

0C and

mean monthly minimum temperature is 19.10C.

Except during rainy month the air in general is very dry. The mean monthly morning relative

humidity is 62% and mean monthly evening relative humidity is 45%.

The mean wind velocity is 3.7 k.m.p.h. The potential evapotranspiration is 1467.2 mm.

11. Geology and Mineral Wealth



and sandy loam. Geologically Firozabad district is not mineral rich however; local administration

and the Office of geology and mines is continuously striving to identify the mineral prospects of

the district.

12. Topography of the district:

Firozabad is a subtropical north western part of the Indian State Uttar Pradesh. The district has a

hot and humid climatic condition and is near to the western desert range with maximum

temperature 480C and minimum 36

0C. However, the winter season has been recorded to have the

minimum of 70C also. The annual average rain fall as recorded is 733.20mm with an average

potential evaporation of 1467.20 mm. It is located approximately 250 km south eastof National

Capital New Delhi connected with NH 2, whereas the state capital Lucknow is at 325 km from the

district Firozabad and is linked directly by Agra-Lucknow Express way. The nearest major sub-urb is

Agra which is approx.. 45 km from the district head quarter.


potential (MT)

None None 15,63,912 26,06,520

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13. Conclusion

Firozabad the 61st

District of the Indian State Uttar Pradesh has been created recently in 1989 and has

been included in the Agra Division. The district has historical importance and is one of the most agro-

economic based districts. Although the mineral potential is very low, the district contributes

significantly in the total revenue generation. Plenty of opportunity exists in the districts as the district

is well irrigated by the river Yamuna and its tributaries.

References:

1. Data included are provided by District Mining Office Firozabad.

2. District Census Handbook - Census of India 2011, Series 10 Part XII-B, Published by Directorate of

Census Operations Uttar Pradesh.

3. District Ground Water Brochure – Firozabad District Uttar Pradesh by Jagdamba Prasad 2015.

4. Political map from CHIPS Database.

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