K. N. Vinodh Kumar

Geomorphological Mapping and Landform Characterization of the Lower Papagni River Basin, Karnataka State, India

K. N. Vinodh Kumar, H. Raveesh, G. Satish Kumar, Siddalingyya R. Nandimath, P. C. Nagesh & D. Nagaraju · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Geomorphological maps serve as fundamental tools for interpreting the origin and evolution of landscapes and for assessing their influence on natural resources and environmental hazards. Landforms are natural physical features developed on the Earth’s surface through the combined...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i2240

Groundwater Quality Assessment using Geospatial Tools for Domestic and Irrigation Purposes for Lower Papagni River Basin in Chikkaballapura District, Karnataka, India

K. N. Vinodh Kumar, H. Raveesh, G. Satish Kumar, P. C. Nagesh & D. Nagaraju · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2026

Groundwater is the principal source of freshwater for domestic and agricultural needs in semi-arid regions of peninsular India. The present study evaluates the groundwater quality of the Lower Papagni River Basin in Chikkaballapura District, Karnataka, with special emphasis on it...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3903

Hydrogeochemical Evaluation of Groundwater Quality for Drinking and Irrigation in a Granite Mining Region of Chikkaballapur District, Karnataka, India

H. Raveesh, K. N. Vinodh Kumar, G. Satish Kumar, Siddalingayya R. Nandimath, P. C. Nagesh & D. Nagaraju · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2026

This study investigates the hydrogeochemical characteristics and suitability of water resources for human consumption and agricultural irrigation in the granite mining area of Chikkaballapur District, Karnataka. A total of thirty-five water samples were collected during the pre-m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i5928

Geomorphological Characterization and Spatial Distribution Analysis of Chikkaballapur District, Karnataka, Using Integrated RS and GIS Techniques

H. Raveesh, K. N. Vinodh Kumar, G. Satish Kumar, Siddalingayya R. Nandimath, P. C. Nagesh & D. Nagaraju · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

The Chikkaballapur District, situated within the hard-rock terrain of the Dharwar Craton, exhibits a complex geomorphic landscape formed due to tectonic activity and prolonged denudational processes (Kale & Gupta, 2001; Singh et al., 2014). In the present study, the spatial d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i2247

Hydrogeochemical Evaluation and Groundwater Quality Assessment for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes of Lokapavani River Basin, Mandya District, Karnataka, India

G. Satishkumar, P. C. Nagesh, K. N. Vinodh Kumar, H. Raveesh & Siddalingayya R. Nandimath · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Groundwater is a vital resource for domestic and agricultural use in semi-arid regions such as the Lokapavani River Basin, Mandya District, Karnataka. This study evaluates the hydrogeochemical characteristics and suitability of groundwater collected from 41 locations during the p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i2244

Geoelectrical Investigation of Groundwater Potential in the Hard Rock Terrain: A Case Study from Lokapavani River Basin, Mandya District, Karnataka

G. Satishkumar, Siddalingayya R Nandimath, H. Raveesh, K. N. Vinodh Kumar, P. C. Nagesh & D. Nagaraju · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Groundwater in crystalline basement regions is mainly stored in weathered and fractured zones due to the low permeability of fresh bedrock, making its distribution highly variable and dependent on subsurface structural features. Accurate identification of these aquifer zones is t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3260