The present study used bore-well litholog data from six locations (Badampora, Telbal, Cheshmashai, Batwara, Karannagar and Bemina) to map the aquifers and its possible geometry in parts of Srinagar and Ganderbal districts, Kashmir valley, India. From the available data, a fence diagram was generated that depicted the occurrence of a 2–32 m thick upper alluvial layer of regional scale underlain by a 2–10 m thick sandy-silt horizon. Underlying this, a regional sandy horizon varying in thickness from 3 m (Telbal and Batwara) to 11 m (Bemina) is present at a depth of 7 m (at Badampora) to 32 m (at Bemina) below the ground level. The sandy stratum is followed by a number of granular horizons comprising alternate coarser sediments with clay as matrix at varying depths. Except the sandy stratum, the other litho-horizons/aquifers indicated heterogeneity and pinching character with a significant variation in nature and geometry from place to place both vertically and horizontally, thereby leading to wide variation in the water availability. Overall, the sub-surface horizons exhibit gradation from coarse detrital sediments (gravel, pebble, boulder and coarse sand) in NE-NW parts to fine sediments (clay, silt, and fine sand) in SE-SW parts of the area. The sandy stratum along with the overlying sandy silt horizon overlain by a regional clay blanket is probably acting as a single aquifer system providing a significant and potential groundwater resource in the area. The water bearing horizons in the upper sub-surface levels exists essentially under unconfined conditions while at deeper sub-surface levels water bearing aquifers exist under confined to semi-confined conditions. The general groundwater movement originates from N-NE upland areas towards S-SW lowland areas, almost replicating the local topography and the general slope of the area. Furthermore, the chemical quality analysis suggested that the groundwater is safe for drinking purposes and suitable for agricultural uses in this area.

本研究使用来自六个地点（Badampora、Telbal、Cheshmashai、Batwara、Karannagar 和 Bemina）的钻孔岩相数据来绘制印度克什米尔山谷斯利那加和甘德巴尔地区部分地区的含水层及其可能的几何形状。根据现有数据，生成了一个栅栏图，描绘了 2-32 m 厚的区域尺度上冲积层的发生，下面是 2-10 m 厚的沙质粉砂层。在此基础上，在地平面以下 7 m（在 Badampora）至 32 m（在 Bemina）的深度存在厚度从 3 m（Telbal 和 Batwara）到 11 m（Bemina）不等的区域性沙层。砂质地层之后是许多粒状层，包括不同深度的以粘土为基质的交替较粗的沉积物。除了沙质地层，其他岩层/含水层显示出异质性和挤压特征，在垂直和水平方向上，自然和几何形状因地方而异，从而导致可用水量的巨大差异。总体而言，地下层表现出从 NE-NW 部分的粗碎屑沉积物（砾石、卵石、巨石和粗砂）到该地区 SE-SW 部分的细沉积物（粘土、粉砂和细砂）的渐变。砂质地层连同覆盖在区域粘土层上的砂质粉砂层很可能作为一个单一的含水层系统，为该地区提供了重要的潜在地下水资源。上次地表层的含水层基本上存在于非承压条件下，而在更深的次地表层，含水层存在于承压至半承压条件下。一般地下水运动起源于 N-NE 高地地区向 S-SW 低地地区，几乎复制了当地的地形和该地区的一般坡度。此外，化学质量分析表明，地下水可安全饮用，适合该地区的农业用途。