Department of Geography
Department of Geography
Department of Geography | ||
Year of Establishment: | UG | 1971 |
PG | 2006 | |
Names of Programmes / Courses offered | Intake capacity |
B. A. Geography | 120 |
M. A. Geography | 50 |
M. Phil. | 8 |
Ph.D. | 8 |
Certificate Course in Geographical Information | 20 |
Program specific outcomes
BA (Geography) | |
1 | Understand the theories and fundamental concepts of Geotectonic and Geomorphology. |
2 | Overview and critical appraisal of landform development models. |
3 | Understand and prepare different kinds of maps. |
4 | Gain knowledge about major themes of human Geography. |
MA (Geography) | |
1 | Understand the elements of weather and climate, different atmospheric phenomena and climate change. |
2 | Interpret statistical data for a holistic understanding of geographical phenomena. |
3 | Studying the behavior and characteristics of the global oceans. |
4 | Have knowledge of the principles of remote sensing, sensor resolutions and image referencing schemes. |
5 | Appreciate the contribution of the thinkers in Geography. |
Certificate Course | |
1 | Identify specific data and methodologies for effective mapping and evaluation of natural resources |
2 | Develop geospatial models and tools to address the social and engineering problems |
3 | Apply geospatial technologies for hazard mitigation and management |
4 | Work in a team using geospatial tools and environment to achieve project objectives |
Teaching Staff: | ||||
01 |  | Name | Dr. Manisha S. Patil | |
Qualification | M. A., M. Phil., Ph. D. | |||
Designation | Head, Assistant Professor | |||
Experience | 29 Years | |||
Specialization | Population and Settlement Geography | |||
contact(email) | ||||
02 |  | Name | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | |
Qualification | M. Sc., Ph. D. | |||
Designation | Assistant Professor | |||
Experience | 27 Years | |||
Specialization | Climatology and Water Resources | |||
contact(email) | ||||
03 |  | Name | Mr. Satish R. Adgale | |
Qualification | M. A., SET, Certificate Course in GIS | |||
Designation | Assistant Professor (CHB) | |||
Experience | 07 years | |||
Specialization | Applied Geography | |||
contact(email) | satishadgalegeo@gmail.com | |||
04 |  | Name | Mr. Dipak S. Nikumbh | |
Qualification | M.A.B.Ed.,SET. | |||
Designation | Assistant Professor (CHB) | |||
Experience | 06 years | |||
Specialization | Geomorphology and Climatology | |||
contact(email) | dipaknikumbh11@gmail.com | |||
05 |  | Name | Mr. Ganesh Kalla Valvi | |
Qualification | M.A., B. Ed, SET. | |||
Designation | Assistant Professor (CHB) | |||
Experience | 05 years | |||
Specialization | Population and Settlement Geography | |||
contact(email) | gkvalvi2190@gmail.com | |||
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06 | Name | Mr. Shimpi Vishal Anil | ||
Qualification | M.A. SET | |||
Designation | Assistant Professor (CHB) | |||
Experience | 05 years | |||
Specialization | Population and Settlement Geography | |||
contact(email) | shimpivishal.snk@gmail.com | |||
Prominent alumni | |||
Sr. No. | Name | UG/PG Ph.D | Current Status (position and location) |
01 | Mahajan Shrikant Bhagvan | UG | ASC College, Navapur, |
02 | Bhavsar Jogesh Pandit | PG | KVTR Arts and Science college, Boradi |
03 | Patil Nitin Sahebrao | PG | KVTR Arts and Science college, Boradi |
04 | Patil Gunavat Arvind | PG | KVTR Arts and Science college, Boradi |
05 | More Ravindra Ramesh | PG | Genesys International corporation LTD. Mumbai |
06 | Mali Nimba Kashinath | PG | Genesys International corporation LTD. Mumbai |
07 | Pinjari Juber Rajendra | PG | Genesys International corporation LTD. Mumbai |
08 | Dorik Bhalchandra Pitambar | PG | Maharashtra Remote Sensing Agency, Pune |
09 | Sonar Yogita Prakash | PG | Survey of India, Pune |
10 | Baviskar Kapil Suresh | PG | M. R. Patel Primary English medium school, Shirpur |
11 | Patil Rushikesh Vishwas | UG | Varroc Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Chakan Pune |
12 | Lade Rajkiran Bhaidas | PG | Genesys International corporation LTD. Mumbai |
13 | Pawara Aashiram Gyansing | PG | Genesys International corporation LTD. Mumbai |
Research Areas | ||
Sr. No. | Name of faculty | Research area |
01 | Dr. Manisha S. Patil | Population Geography |
02 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | Water Resources, Geomorphology |
Publications | ||||
1) Research papers published in the Peer-Reviewed / Referred Journals in last 5 years | ||||
Sr. No. | Name of the Teacher | Title of Research Paper | Name of Journal with ISSN | Vol/Issue/ Month & Year Page nos. |
01 | Dr. Manisha S. Patil | A Study of Rural Literacy Pattern Among the ST Population in Dhule District” (M.S.) | Currant Global Reviewer ISSN: 2319-8648 | Feb. 2018 Vol. II pp.45-47 |
02 | Dr. Manisha S. Patil | “A Geographical Study On Rural Literacy Pattern Among The Scheduled Tribe Population In Nandurbar District (ms)” | Journal of Research and Development Volume 11 (Issue 01) January, 2021 ISSN-2230-9578 | January, 2021 pp. 47 |
03 | Dr. Manisha S. Patil | Agricultural Landuse and Cropping Pattern in Shirpur Tehsil (District Dhule)” | Journal of Research and Development Volume 11 (Issue 12) May, 2021 ISSN-2230-9578 | May, 2021 pp. 42 |
04 | Dr. Manisha S. Patil | Sex-wise Occupational Differential in western Satpura | Ajanta ISSN: 2277-5730 | Jan.2019 Vol. VIII Pp. |
05 | Dr. Manisha S. Patil | A Study of Demographic Characteristics in Western Satpura Region | Maharashtra Bhugolshashtra Sanshodhan Patrika ISSN: 0971-6785 | Jan. 2017 Pp. 78-86 |
06 | Dr. Manisha S. Patil | “The Probability distribution of annual rainfall in Shipur Tehsil of Dhule Ditrict” | Vasundhara International Journal ISSN: 2320-5423 | Sep. 2012 Pp. 54-57 |
07 | Dr. Manisha S. Patil | “Literacy Characteristics in Western Satpura Region” | Maharashtra Bhugol shashtra Parisad Souvenir ISBN : 978-93109-02-9 | Feb.2014 Pp. 165-169 |
08 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | Hydro-Geo-Chemical Studies in Dhule District | Research Link ISSBN:0973-1628 | April 2009 Pp. 83-85 |
09 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | Analysis of Geomorphic Factors Affecting Groundwater in Arunavati Basin | Voyager ISSN:0976-7436 | Dec. 2010 Pp. 87-93 |
10 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | Delineation of Groundwater Potential Zones Using Remote Sensing and GIS Technique: A Case Study of Amaravati Basin IN Maharashtra. | Vasundhara ISSBN:23205423 | Sept. 2012 Vol. 1 Pp. 17-22 |
11 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | Assessment of Groundwater Quality using Water Quality Index of Dhule District (M.S.) | Conference Souvenir 978-93-81190-72-2 | Aug. 2012 Pp. 57-59 |
12 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | Delineation of Artificial Recharge Zones in Dhule District | Conference Souvenir 978-93-83109-02-9 | Feb. 2014 |
13 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | Determination of Water Quality Index for Shirpur Tahsil of Dhule District in Maharashtra | Journal of Research and Development 2230-9578 | November 2017 Vol. VII (7) Pp. 1-8 |
14 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | Water Resources Management in India in 21st Century with Special Reference to Hydrology Project | Journal of Research and Development ISSN- 2230-9578 | January 2018 Vol. 8 (Special Issue 03) Pp. 278-282 |
15 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | Probability Distribution of Annual Rainfall in Shindkheda Tahsil, Dist. Dhule (M.S.) | National Conference on Sustainable Rural Development with Inclusive Approach ISBN 978-93-83309-21-3 | December 2016 Special Issue Pp. 75-80 |
16 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | Assessment of Groundwater Quality Using Water Quality Index for Shindkheda Tahsil of Dhule District (M.S.) | Vidyavarta ISSN- 2319-9318 | January 2018 Special Issue 02 Pp. 111-115 |
17 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | A Study of Various Educational Policies in Force in India For Tribal Welfare | Current Global Reviewer ISSN : 2319 – 8648 | February 2018 Special Issue I Vol. II , Pp. |
Details of Research Guide | ||||
Sr. No. | Name of Research Guide | Names of Registered / Awarded Students | Topic | Current status |
01 | Dr. Manisha S. Patil | — | —- | — |
02 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | Mr. Satish Ramesh Adgale | Morphometric and Morpho-Tectonic Analysis of Middle Tapi Basin Using Geospatial Technique. | Ongoing |
03 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | Mr. Dipak Shriram Nikumbh | Delineation of Potential Zones for Groundwater And Artificial Recharge Using Geospatial Technique in Panzara Basin of Dhule District, Maharashtra. | Ongoing |
04 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane (Co-Guide) | Mr. Ramesh Punaji Chavan | Issues of Tribal Population in Nandurbar District (Maharashtra State) | Ongoing |
Projects | |||||
Sr. No. | Name of PI | Title of project | Funding agency | Total funding (Rs) | current status |
01 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | Investigation of Groundwater and Areas for Artificial Recharge in Dhule District | WRO, UGC, New Delhi | 55,000/- | Completed |
Achievements of Students | ||||
Sr.No. | Year | Name of students | Examination | |
01 | 2017 | Satish Ramesh Adgale | SET | |
02 | 2018 | Dipak Shriram Nikumbh | SET |
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03 | 2018 | Ganesh Kalla Valvi | SET |
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04 | 2019 | Jitendra Shriram Mahajan | SET |
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05 | 2019 | Jogesh Pandit Bhavsat | NET |
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University Rankers | ||||
Sr. No. | Year | Name of students | UG / PG | Rank |
01 | 2017-18 | Patil Sarita Bhatu | P. G. | 2nd Rank |
02 | 2017-18 | Patil Tejaswini Dilip | P. G. | 3rd Rank |
03 | 2018-19 | Jadhav Batabai Shamsing | P. G. | 1st Rank |
04 | 2019-20 | Mali Kalpana Hilal | P. G. | 1st Rank |
05 | 2020-21 | Rathod Saloni Kamlesh | P. G. | 1st Rank |
STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENTS | ||||
Sr. No. | Award | Name of students | Class | |
1 | Winner Kho Kho, Vyanktesh Sports and Cultural Festival – 2017 | Sonar Dipali Bhatu | M. A. | |
2 | Participation in State Level Womens Athletics Championship 2015-16 | Koli Suvarna Duryodhan | M. A. | |
3 | Winner Kabaddi, Vyanktesh Sports and Cultural Festival – 2018 | Sonar Dipali Bhatu | M. A. | |
4 | Bronze Medal in Long Jump University Level NMU Jalgaon | Koli Suvarna Duryodhan | M. A. | |
Seminar/Webinar/Guest lectures organised | |||||
Sr. No. | Resource Person | Seminar/Webinar/Guest lectures | Institution | Topic | Date |
01 | Prof. B. V. Deshmukh (Retired) | Guest Lecture | Pratap college, Amalner | Population Day | 11/07/2018 |
02 | Dr. R. M. Wadile | Guest Lecture | H. R. Patel Mahila College, Shirpur | Ozone Day | 16/9/2019 |
03 | Prin. Dr. Ashok Pawar | Guest Lecture | Jain College, Wagholi Pune. | Disaster Management | 6/2/2020 |
04 | Prof. V. J. Patil | Guest Lecture | G. D. Bendale Mahila College, Jalgaon | Population Day | 11/7/2020 |
Sr. No. | Workshop / Conference | Title | Date | Level |
1 | Workshop | S.Y.B.A. Syllabus Framming | 21/23/2017 | KBC NMU Jalgaon |
2 | Workshop | M.A. / M. Sc. II Syllabus Framming | 4/4/2018 | KBC NMU Jalgaon |
3 | International Conference | Challenges in Human Geography | 20 & 21 Jan 2019 | International |
4 | Workshop | G.P.S. Training Workshop for Teachers | 22/7/2019 | KBC NMU Jalgaon |
5 | Certificate Course | Certificate Course in GIS | 3 Months | College |
Books / Manual | |||||
Sr. No. | Name/s of author/ editor | Title | Publisher | Year: ISBN | Type |
01 | Dr. Manisha S. Patil | Physical Geography | Vrunda Publication, Jalgaon | ISBN 81-7815-072-7 | Text Book |
02 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | Human Geography | Nirali Publication, Pune | ISSBN:978-93-89944-28-0 | Text Book |
03 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | Environmental Geography | Nirali Publication, Pune | ISSBN:978-93-89944-28-7 | Text Book |
04 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | Economic Geography of Maharashtra | North Maharashtra Publication Dhule | ISSBN:978-81-932466-4-1 | Text Book |
Teaching with ICT | ||
Sr. No. | Name of teacher | ICT tool used |
01 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | https://classroom.google.com/c/NTM1NDIwMTU1NDBa/m/NTM3OTcz NjUxNjJa/details |
02 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | https://classroom.google.com/c/NTM1NDIwMTU1NDBa/m/MTMyNzA1N jIyNzU0/details |
03 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | https://classroom.google.com/c/NTM1NDIwMTU1NDBa/m/NzA3MDA 2Mjg0NjZa/details |
04 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | https://classroom.google.com/c/NTQ0NTUzMzQ0NDBa/m/NTQ1MjQ0 NTA4NjRa/details |
05 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | https://classroom.google.com/c/NTQ0NTUzMzQ0NDBa/m/NTQ1Mzky NDYyNzFa/details |
05 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | https://classroom.google.com/c/NTQ0NTUzMzQ0NDBa/m/NjQzOTQ2 NTY4ODJa/details |
Contact Person | ||||
Sr. No. | Name | Designation | Mobile No. | |
01 | Dr. Manisha S. Patil | Head of Department | 9423288485 | |
02 | Dr. Sunil C. Gorane | Assistant Professor | 985091105 | |
