Teacher Details
Umrikar Bhavana Narendra
Department of Geology
bnumrikar@unipune.ac.in
Research Areas : Groundwater Hydrology, Watershed Management, RS-GIS
| 1) | Islam, S., Thanveer, J., Yunus, A.P., Beetan, Y., Umrikar, B., Arya, D.S., Siva Subramanian, S. (2025). Impact of antecedent rainfall and soil saturation on widespread debris flows in the northern Western Ghats during the 2021 extreme rainfall. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment,
84, 360.
ISSN(print/online): 1435-9529/1435-9537,
URL/DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-025-04383-z
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| 2) | Thanveer, J., Singh, A., Shirke, A.V., Umrikar, B., Yunus, A.P. (2024). Role of landslide sampling strategies in susceptibility modelling: types, comparison and mechanism. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment,
83 (9), 357.
ISSN(print/online): 1435-9529/1435-9537,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10064-024-03851-2
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| 3) | Umrikar, B., Maggirwar, B. (2024). Shrikant Daji Limaye: From Deccan basalts to global hydrogeology. Hydrogeology Journal,
ISSN(print/online): 1431-2174/1435-0157,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10040-024-02864-1
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| 4) | Kadam, A.K., Kale, S.S., Umrikar, B.N., Sankhua, R.N., Pawar, N.J. (2022). Assessing site suitability potential for soil and water conservation structures by using modified micro-watershed prioritization method: geomorphometric and geomatic approach. Environment, Development and Sustainability,
24 (4), 4659-4683.
ISSN(print/online): 1387-585X/1573-2975,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01627-2
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| 5) | Kadam, A., Wagh, V., Jacobs, J., Patil, S., Pawar, N., Umrikar, B., Sankhua, R., Kumar, S. (2022). Integrated approach for the evaluation of groundwater quality through hydro geochemistry and human health risk from Shivganga river basin, Pune, Maharashtra, India. Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
29 (3), 4311-4333. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 0944-1344/1614-7499,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-15554-2
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| 6) | Shailaja, G., Umrikar, B.N., Kadam, A.K., Gupta, G. (2022). Morphometric characterization of sub-basins in a hard-rock aquifer system of Maharashtra, India, using geospatial and geostatistical tools. Applied Geomatics,
14 (1), 65-78.
ISSN(print/online): 1866-9298/1866-928X,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12518-021-00410-2
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| 7) | Zagade, N.D., Umrikar, B.N. (2021). Drought severity modeling of upper Bhima river basin, western India, using GIS–AHP tools for effective mitigation and resource management. Natural Hazards,
105, 1165-1188.
ISSN(print/online): 0921-030X/1573-0840,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11069-020-04350-9
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| 8) | Kadam, A., Rajasekhar, M., Umrikar, B., Bhagat, V., Wagh, V., Sankua, R.N. (2021). Land Suitability Analysis for Afforestation in Semi-arid Watershed of Western Ghat, India: A Groundwater Recharge Perspective. Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes,
5 (2), 136-148.
ISSN(print/online): 2474-9508,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/24749508.2020.1833643
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| 9) | Kadam, A., Wagh, V., Patil, S., Umrikar, B., Sankhua, R., Jacobs, J. (2021). Seasonal variation in groundwater quality and beneficial use for drinking, irrigation, and industrial purposes from Deccan Basaltic Region, Western India. Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
1 (1), 1-24.
ISSN(print/online): 0944-1344/1614-7499,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-12115-x
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| 10) | Kadam, A.K., Wagh. V.M., Patil, S., Umrikar, B.N., Sankhua, R.N. (2021). Seasonal assessment of groundwater contamination, health risk and chemometric investigation for a hard rock terrain of western India. Environmental Earth Sciences,
80 (1), 171-193.
ISSN(print/online): 1866-6280/1866-6299,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12665-021-09414-y
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| 11) | Shaikh, M., Mandy, J., Umrikar, B.N., Kamble, P., Herlekar, M.A., Kamble, P.B. (2021). Identification of Suitable Sites for Plant Growth Using Multicriteria Technique and Physico-chemical Properties of Soils from Yerala River Catchment area, Western India. Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences-Geology,
40 (2), 271-287.
ISSN(print/online): 0970-4639/2320-3234,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2320-3234.2021.00024.X
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| 12) | Kadam, A., Wagh, V., Umrikar, B., Sankhua, R. (2020). An implication of boron and fluoride contamination and its exposure risk in groundwater resources in semi-arid region, Western India. Environment, Development and Sustainability,
22 (7), 7033-7056.
ISSN(print/online): 1387-585X/1573-2975,
URL/DOI: Http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10668-019-00527-w
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| 13) | Karande, U.B., Kadam, A., Umrikar, B.N., Wagh, V., Sankhua, R.N., Pawar, N.J. (2020). Environmental modelling of soil quality, heavy-metal enrichment and human health risk in sub-urbanized semiarid watershed of western India. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment,
6 (1), 545-556.
ISSN(print/online): 2363-6203/2363-6211,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40808-019-00701-z
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| 14) | Datta, A., Gaikwad, H., Kadam, A., Umrikar, B.N. (2020). Evaluation of groundwater prolific zones in the unconfined basaltic aquifers of Western India using geospatial modeling and MIF technique. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment,
6 (3), 1807-1821.
ISSN(print/online): 2363-6203/2363-6211,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40808-020-00791-0
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| 15) | Kadam, A.K., Umrikar, B.N., Sankhua, R.N. (2020). Assessment of recharge potential zones for groundwater development and management using geospatial and MCDA technologies in semiarid region of Western India. SN Applied Sciences,
2 (2), 312.
ISSN(print/online): 2523-3963/2523-3971,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-2079-7
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| 16) | Shaikh, H., Gaikwad, H., Kadam, A., Umrikar, B. (2020). Hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater from semiarid region of western India for drinking and agricultural purposes with special reference to water quality index and potential health risks assessment.. Applied Water Science,
10 (204), 1-15.
ISSN(print/online): 2190-5495,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13201-020-01287-z
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| 17) | Raskar, T., Gaikwad, H., Kadekar, O., Umrikar, B.N. (2020). Impact Assessment of Water Harvesting Structures in Micro-Watersheds of Nira River Basin, Maharashtra, India. Hydrospatial Analysis,
3 (2), 72-89. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 2582-2969,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21523/gcj3.19030203
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| 18) | Kadam, A., Karnewar, A.S., Umrikar, B., Sankhua, R.N. (2019). Hydrological response- based watershed prioritization in semiarid, basaltic region of western India using frequency ratio, fuzzy logic and AHP method. Environment, Development and Sustainability,
21 (4), 1809-1833. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 1387-585X/1573-2975,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10668-018-0104-4
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| 19) | Shailaja, G., Kadam, A.K., Gupta, G., Umrikar, B.N., Pawar, N.J. (2019). Integrated geophysical, geospatial and multiple- criteria decision analysis techniques for delineation of groundwater potential zones in a semi- arid hard- rock aquifer in Maharashtra, India. Hydrogeology Journal,
27 (2), 639-654.
ISSN(print/online): 1431-2174/1435-0157,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10040-018-1883-2
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| 20) | Lad, S., Ayachit, R., Kadam, A., Umrikar, B. (2019). Groundwater vulnerability assessment using DRASTIC model: a comparative analysis of conventional, AHP, Fuzzy logic and Frequency ratio method. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment,
5 (2), 543-553.
ISSN(print/online): 2363-6203/2363-6211,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40808-018-0545-7
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| 21) | Kadam, A.K, Jaweed, T.H., Kale, S., Umrikar, B.N., Sankhua, R.N. (2019). Identification of erosion-prone areas using modified morphometric prioritization method and sediment production rate: a remote sensing and GIS approach. Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk,
10 (1), 986–1006.
ISSN(print/online): 1947-5705/1947-5713,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19475705.2018.1555189
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| 22) | Kadam, A.K., Wagh, V.M., Muley, A.A., Umrikar, B.N., Sankhua, R.N. (2019). Prediction of water quality index using artificial neural network and multiple linear regression modelling approach in Shivganga River basin, India . Modeling Earth Systems and Environment,
5 (3), 951-962.
ISSN(print/online): 2363-6203/2363-6211,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40808-019-00581-3
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| 23) | Kamble P.B., Shinde J.U., Herlekar M.A., Gawali P.B., Umrikar B.N., Varade A.M., Aher S. (2019). Morphometric Analysis of Ratnagiri Coast, Western Maharashtra, using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques. Journal of Geosciences Research,
4 (2), 185-195.
ISSN(print/online): 2455-1953,
URL/DOI: https://www.gondwanags.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/10-JGSR-Vol-4-2-LR-Abstracts-Kamble-et-al.pdf
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| 24) | Chaudhari, R.V., Lal Dhanesh, Dutta, S., Umrikar, B.N., Halder Saheb (2018). Weighted Overlay Analysis For Delineation Of Ground Water Potential Zone: A case Study of Pirangut River Basin. International Journal of Remote Sensing and Geosciences,
7 (1), 1-7.
ISSN(print/online): 2319-3484,
URL/DOI: http://www.ijrsg.com/Files/b902af18-137d-478b-b917-ddfc44700342_IJRSG_34_01.pdf
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| 25) | Kadam, A.K., Umrikar, B.N., Sankhua, R.N. (2018). Assessment of soil loss using revised universal soil loss equation RUSLE: A remote sensing and GIS approach. Remote Sensing Letters,
2 (1), 65-75.
ISSN(print/online): 2150-704X/2150-7058,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21523/gcj1.18020105
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| 26) | Mundalik, V., Fernandes, C., Kadam, A., Umrikar, B. (2018). Integrated Geomorphological Geospatial and AHP Technique for Groundwater Prospects Mapping in Basaltic Terrain. Hydrospatial Analysis,
2 (1), 16-27.
ISSN(print/online): 2582-2969,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21523/gcj3.18020102
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| 27) | Gaikwad, H., Shaikh, H., Umrikar, B. (2018). Evaluation of Groundwater Quality for Domestic and Irrigation Suitability from Upper Bhima Basin, Western India: A Hydro-geochemical Perspective. Hydrospatial Analysis,
2 (2), 113-123. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 2582-2969,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21523/gcj3.18020204
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| 28) | Zagade, N., Kadam, A.K., Umrikar, B.N., Maggirwar, B.C. (2018). Remote Sensing Based Assessment of Agricultural Droughts in Sub-Watersheds of Upper Bhima Basin, India. Remote Sensing of Land,
2 (2), 105-111. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 2582-3019,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21523/gcj1.18020204
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| 29) | Lad, S., Mukherjee, S., Umrikar, B.N. (2018). Suitability Assessment of Groundwater Quality for Drinking Purpose by Physicochemical Characterization and Water Quality Index from Haveli Region, India. Hydrospatial Analysis,
2 (2), 83-90.
ISSN(print/online): 2582-2969,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21523/gcj3.18020201
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| 30) | Umrikar, B.N. (2017). Morphometric analysis of Andhale watershed, Taluka Mulshi, District Pune, India. Applied Water Science,
7 (5), 2231-2243. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 2190-5495,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13201-016-0390-7
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| 31) | Kadam, A.K., Jaweed, T.H., Umrikar, B.N., Hussain, K., Sankhua, R.N. (2017). Morphometric prioritization of semi-arid watershed for plant growth potential using GIS technique. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment,
3 (4), 1663-1673. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 2363-6203/2363-6211,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40808-017-0386-9
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| 32) | Hakey, P.C., Umrikar, B.N., Saptarshi, P.G. (2017). Appraisal of Groundwater Potential Zones using RS-GIS Techniques. International Journal of Maharashtra Bhugolshastra Sansodhan Patrika,
34 (1), 1-8.
ISSN(print/online): 0971-6785,
URL/DOI: http://mbppune.org.in/mbpadmin/journals/Journal_99_2018.pdf
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| 33) | Kadam, A.K., Kale, S.S., Umrikar, B.N., Sankhua, R.N., Pawar, N.J. (2017). Identifying Possible Locations to Construct Soil-Water Conservation Structures by Using Hydro-geological and Geospatial Analysis. Hydrospatial Analysis,
1 (1), 18-27. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 2582-2969,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21523/gcj3.17010103
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| 34) | Kadam, A.K., Umrikar, B.N., Sankhua, R.N. (2016). Geomorphometric characterization and prioritization of watershed from semi- arid region, India for green growth potential. Journal of Environmental Research and Development,
11 (2), 417-432. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 0973-6921/2319-5983,
URL/DOI: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ajaykumar_Kadam/publication/320403849_GEOMORPHOMETRIC_CHARACTERIZATION_AND_PRIORITIZATION_OF_WATERSHED_FROM_SEMI-ARID_REGION_INDIA_FOR_GREEN_GROWTH_POTENTIAL/links/59e2599caca2724cbfe01270/GEOMORPHOMETRIC-CHARACTERIZATION-AND-PRIORITIZATION-OF-WATERSHED-FROM-SEMI-ARID-REGION-INDIA-FOR-GREEN-GROWTH-POTENTIAL.pdf
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| 35) | Umrikar, B.N. (2015). GIS Technique in Management of Watershed Developed along the Konkan Coast, Maharashtra, India. Journal of Geographic Information System,
7 (3), 280-293. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 2151-1950/2151-1969,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/jgis.2015.73022
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| 36) | Abdullah, K., Umrikar, B.N. (2014). Groundwater Quality and its Suitability for Domestic and Agricultural Use in Khanaqin Town, Iraq. IOSR Journal of Applied Geology and Geophysics,
2 (2), 57-66.
ISSN(print/online): 2321-0982/2321-0990,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.9790/0990-02225766
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| 37) | Umrikar, B.N., Patil, M.B., Desai, C.G. (2014). Generation of Hierarchy Ranking Model to Strengthen Decision Making Parameters. International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology,
3 (4), 11645-11650.
ISSN(print/online): 2347-6710/2319-8753,
URL/DOI: http://ijirset.com/upload/2014/april/100_Generation.pdf
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| 38) | Khodke, S.P., Deotare, P.W., Maggirwar, R.C., Umrikar, B.N. (2014). Groundwater Quality Assessment for Agricultural Suitability from Purna River Sub- Basin Area, Maharashtra. Global Journal of Bio-science and Biotechnology,
3 (1), 70-73. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 2278-8891/2278-9103,
URL/DOI: http://52.4.123.234/GJBB_Vol3(1)2014/GJBB-V3(1)2014-13.pdf
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| 39) | Umrikar, B.N., Maggirwar, B.C. (2013). Characterisation of the Aquifers for Resource Management and Protection. International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Research,
244-249.
ISSN(print/online): 2321-3124,
URL/DOI: http://ijmcr.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Paper22244-249.pdf
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| 40) | Umrikar, B.N. (2013). Multi Criteria approach for analysis of Land Suitability for Urban Expansion. Journal of Geography and Geology,
117, 170-176. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 1916-9779/1916-9787,
URL/DOI: http://www.academia.edu/3338514/Multi_Criteria_approach_for_analysis_of_Land_Suitability_for_Urban_Expansion
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| 41) | Umrikar, B.N., Dhanve, S.S., Dagde, G.R., Gawai, R.O. (2013). Quantitative Geomorphological Analysis for Characterization of Selected Watersheds in Western Maharashtra, India. International Journal of Remote Sensing and Geosciences,
2 (2), 8-15. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 2319-3484,
URL/DOI: http://www.academia.edu/3108064/QUANTITATIVE_GEOMORPHOLOGICAL_ANALYSIS_FOR_CHARACTERIZATION_OF_SELECTED_WATERSHEDS_IN_WESTERN_MAHARASHTRA_INDIA
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| 42) | Nowbuth, M.D., Umrikar, B.N. (2012). Design of an Online Module: A Case Study in the Field of Geosciences. International Journal of Learning,
18 (4), 365-372.
ISSN(print/online): 1447-9494/1447-9540 ,
URL/DOI: http://ijb.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.30/prod.3178
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| 43) | Patil, M. B., Desai, C.G., Umrikar, B.N. (2012). Image Classification Tool for Land Use/Land Cover Analysis: A Comparative Study of Maximum Likelihood and Minimum Distance Method. International Journal of Geology, Earth and Environmental Sciences,
2 (3), 189-196. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 2277-2081,
URL/DOI: http://www.academia.edu/2426671/IMAGE_CLASSIFICATION_TOOL_FOR_LAND_USE_LAND_COVER_ANALYSIS_A_COMPARATIVE_STUDY_OF_MAXIMUM_LIKELIHOOD_AND_MINIMUM_DISTANCE_METHOD
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| 44) | Nowbuth, M.D., Rambhojun, P., Umrikar, B. (2012). Numerical Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport Modelling of the Southern Aquifer, Mauritius. Earth Science India,
5 (3), 79-91. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 0974-8350,
URL/DOI: http://www.earthscienceindia.info/pdfupload/issue-28.pdf
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| 45) | Umrikar, B.N., Patil, M.B., Desai, C.G. (2011). Application of cellular automata technique for prediction of growth pattern through Java programming. International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences,
2 (1), 11-20. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 0976-4380,
URL/DOI: http://ipublishing.co.in/jggsvol1no12010/voltwo/EIJGGS3002.pdf
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| 46) | Maggirwar, B.C., Umrikar, B.N. (2011). Influence of various factors on the fluctuation of groundwater level in hard rock terrain and its importance in the assessment of groundwater. Journal of Geology and Mining Research,
3 (11), 305-317. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 2006-9766,
URL/DOI: http://www.academicjournals.org/article/article1380017807_Maggirwar%20and%20Umrikar.pdf
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| 47) | Umrikar, B.N., Devi, N.M. (2011). Groundwater quality assessment for Guhagar coastal area, Maharashtra, India. Journal of Environmental Research and Development,
5 (4), 880-891. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 0973-6921/2319-5983,
URL/DOI: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bhavana_Umrikar2/publication/281118174_GROUNDWATER_QUALITY_ASSESSMENT_FOR_GUHAGAR_COASTAL_AREA_MAHARASHTRA_INDIA/links/55d736ea08aec156b9aa0687.pdf
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Publications Before 2011 |
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| 48) | Yahya, B.M., Devi, N.M., Umrikar, B. (2010). Flood Hazard Mapping by Integrated GIS- SCS Model. International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences,
1 (3), 489-500. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 0976-4380,
URL/DOI: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download;jsessionid=ED47BB5515F996628CC502B27BB2AECE?doi=10.1.1.295.7670&rep=rep1&type=pdf
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| 49) | Patil, M.B., Desai, C.G., Umrikar, B., Mahale, V.D. (2010). Efficacy of Data Compression Technique on Vector Based Model. International Journal of Mathematics, Computer Sciences and Information Technology,
3 (2), 287-295.
ISSN(print/online): 0974-5580,
URL/DOI: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bhavana_Umrikar2/publication/280239882_EFFICACY_OF_DATA_COMPRESSION_TECHNIQUE_ON_VECTOR_BASED_MODEL/links/55bcb2e008aec0e5f4433b62.pdf
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| 50) | Maggirwar, B.C., Umrikar, B.N. (2009). Possibility of artificial recharge in overdeveloped miniwatersheds : RS-GIS approach. Earth Science India,
2 (2), 101-110. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 0974-8350,
URL/DOI: http://www.earthscienceindia.info/pdfupload/tech_pdf-29.pdf
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| 51) | Desai, C.G., Patil, M.B., Mahale, V., Umrikar, B. (2009). Role of Geographical Information as data source to the Decision Support System. Advances in Information Mining,
1 (2), 14-20.
ISSN(print/online): 0975-3265/0975-9093,
URL/DOI: http://oaji.net/articles/2014/26-1394707605.pdf
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| 52) | Umrikar, B.N., Iyer, U. (2009). Impact analysis of urbanization on surface and ground waters using RS-GIS technique: A case study of Pune Municipal Corporation. Urban India,
27 (1), 45-56.
ISSN(print/online): 0970-9045.
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| 53) | Umrikar, B.N., Thigale, S.S. (2007). Sea Water Ingress Study along the Guhagar Coast of Maharashtra with Reference to the Harmonious Water Resource Development. Journal of the Geological Society of India,
69 (5), 933-942. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 0016-7622/0974-6889,
URL/DOI: http://www.geosocindia.org/abstracts/2007/may/a5.doc
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| 54) | Thigale, S.S., Umrikar, B. (2007). Disastrous landslide episode of July 2005 in the Konkan plain of Maharashtra, India with special reference to tectonic control and hydrothermal anomaly. Current Science,
92 (3), 383-386. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 0011-3891,
URL/DOI: http://www.iisc.ernet.in/~currsci/feb102007/383.pdf
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| 55) | Umrikar, B.N. (2004). Development of Spring Sanctuary: Case Study of Guhagar Area, District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. Journal of Gondwana Geological Society India,
19 (2), 183-189. Google Scholar Citations,
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