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                       9. Temple administration block                  10. Aravamuthu pond
















                         11. Palamuthircholai                       12. Rakkayi amman temple


               4.8. Geology Rock & soil


                   •  The rock underneath in most of the forests belong to Archean System main
                       rock types Encountered fall into group, charkoilte and Khoda.

                   •  Red soil is found in major of the Division developing form parent material there

                       are Ferruginous in nature with high iron contents.

                   •  The soil on lower slopes is of residual types, stony, boulder and supporting poor
                       growth.

                   •  Alluvial soil is mostly founded in sheltered valleys and along the streams.


               4.9.  Contour analysis


               The above analysis used to understand the topography of the site. It shows water flow
               management and potential use of the site. The contour slope is towards south side.

               So water drains towards that direction. South east part of the site has more slope

               compared to the whole site. Average slope percentage of the site is 3.2%.


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