A Study:Characteristics of Soil of Tatibandh Area of Raipur District

Assessment of soil quality from Tatibandh area of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh has been studied. Physical and chemical characteristics were considered for assessment of soil quality in the month of January - February, 2010 for present study. Physical characteristics showed maximum water holding capacity 76.81%, porosity 61.13%, expansion in volume 18.53%, apparent specific gravity 1.14 gm/cc, absolute specific gravity 1.92 gm/cc, chemical analysis revealed soil pH 8.3, electrical conductivity 0.80 ds/m, organic carbon 1.48%, available phosphorus 6.50 kg/ha, available potassium 1169.28 kg/ha.