Sapahi - A river as a lifeline of mankind

Sapahi river is a very small tributary of river Swarnrekha river system. It's just 15 km far away from main capital and functional region of Ranchi. In the lower portion of river Sapahi, Rukka dam is major water reservoir for water supply in Ranchi capital. The case study considered as try to prove how a small river can feed and important for small village civilians. Thus it is a macro level field based research, it is very less opportunity to acquire micro level field data. River rises from the up land of the northwest, area characterized by rocky explore and mainly forest with Sal. The river water always feed to mankind, which were living beside the bank since ancient time. In monsoon season, river gives huge water mass for proper development of agriculture in the region; in winter for Ravi crops. River deposits some alluvial soil for good practice of agriculture and industry which helps to growing vegetation cover over on and building industry. Forest resource again helpful for their living population as domestic and commercial uses. In this way a particular river system feeds directly or indirectly for their living people in the entire valley.

This paper is considered to explore some specific characteristics of very small river system, that how Sapahi river system is lifeline of mankind in their valley.