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Difference between Khadim and Johads.

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Answered by amritanshu883
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A khadin, also called a dhora, is an ingenious construction designed to harvest surface runoff water for agriculture. Its main feature is a very long (100-300 m) earthen embankment built across the lower hill slopes lying below gravelly uplands. Sluices and spillways allow excess water to drain off.

in Punjab state of India

A johad is a community owned rainwater storage tank wetland principally used in the state of Harayana and Rajasthanof India, that collects and stores water throughout the year, to be used for the purpose of recharging the groundwater in the nearby water wells, washing, bathing and drinking by humans and cattle. Some johads also have bricked or stones masonry and cemented ghat (series of steps and/or ramp). Johads also cater to resident and seasonal migrant birds as well as wildlife from the nearby bani forest.

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Answered by TheCraaZygiRl
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A johad (Hindi: जोहड) is a rainwater storage tank principally used in the state of Harayana and Rajasthan, India, that collects and stores water throughout the year, to be used for the purpose of drinking by humans and cattle. ... Johads are called as "khadins" in Jaisalmer.

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