Question

As per 2011 census the total area under well irrigation in karnataka is

Answer 1

Karnataka (Karnāṭaka) is a state in the south western region of India. ... by area. With 61,130,704 inhabitants at the 2011 census,

Answer 2

Answer:

As per 2011 census, the total area under "well irrigation in Karnataka" is "3457231 hectares".

Explanation:

Dug or open wells contribute to 483074 hectares of Total gross irrigated area whereas tube wells contribute to 1288639 hectares of the Total gross irrigated area. This state depends highly on ground water for irrigation with 51 percent of the needs being met by it. Due to this, the ground water table is declining. As per sources, several lakhs of dug wells dont have water in them.