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AGRICULTURE & IRRIGATION
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DRUGS AND NARCOTICS
Drugs and narcotics occupy a minor position in the agrarian
economy of Bhir. Tobacco and betel-leaves are the only varieties
grown in this district. They cover a small area under cultivation.
Of these two crops, tobacco is grown all over the district except
Georai tahsil.
Tobacco thrives well in red, sandy loams and alluvial soils. Dry
climate and low rainfall are suitable for the good growth of
tobacco leaves. The seed is broadcast on the seed beds in July.
After one and a half months, the seedlings are transplanted. The
seedlings are often protected from animals and the sun by covering
them with thorned sticks and straws. The crop matures within five
months. Only well flourished leaves are maintained and the others
are nipped off. At the time of harvest, the plants are cut and
dried in the sun. A decoction of hot spices like lavang, ale,
etc., is spread on the leaves and are kept under a heap of soil
for some days.
The following table gives the tahsilwise area under drugs and
narcotics.
TABLE No. 12
AREA UNDER DRUGS AND NARCOTICS IN BHIR DISTRICT (1956-57 TO
1961-62)
[InHectares]*
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Tahsil |
Year |
Tobacco |
Betel Leaves |
Total Drugs and Narcotis |
|
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
|
Bhir |
1956-57 |
(19) 7.689 |
(25) 10.117 |
(44) 17.806 |
|
1957-58 |
(53) 21.448 |
(20) 8.094 |
(73) 29.542 |
|
1958-59 |
(54) 21.853 |
(17) 6.880 |
(71) 28.733 |
|
1959-60 |
(61) 24.686 |
-- |
(61) 24.686 |
|
1960-61 |
(79) 31.970 |
-- |
(79) 31.970 |
|
1961-62 |
(34) 13 759 |
-- |
(34) 34.759 |
|
Georai |
1956-57 |
(41) 16.592 |
(1) 0.405 |
(42) 16.997 |
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.1957-58 |
(17) 6.880 |
-- |
(17) 6.880 |
|
1958-59 |
(12) 4.856 |
-- |
(12) 4.856 |
|
1959-60 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
1960-61 |
(32) 12.950 |
(14) 5.666 |
(46) 18.616 |
|
1961-62 |
(4) 1.619 |
-- |
(4) 1.819. |
|
Ashti |
1956-57 |
(41) 16.392 |
(29)
11.736 |
(70) 28.328 |
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1957-58 |
(34) 13.759 |
(24) 9.713 |
(58) 23.472 |
|
1958-59 |
(67) 27.114 |
(25) 10.117 |
(92) 37.231 |
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1959-60 |
(91) 36.826 |
(27) 10.627 |
(118) 47.453 |
|
1960-61 |
(33) 13.355 |
-- |
(33) 13.355 |
|
1961-62 |
(18) 7.284 |
(13) 5.261 |
(31) 12.545 |
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Patoda |
1956-57 |
(47) 19.020 |
(5) 12.023 |
(52) 21.043 |
|
1957-58 |
(48) 19.425 |
-- |
(48) 19.425 |
|
1958-59 |
(50) 20.234 |
-- |
(50) 20.234 |
|
1959-60 |
(75) 30.351 |
-- |
(75) 30.351 |
|
1960-61 |
(80) 32.375 |
-- |
(80) 32.375 |
|
1961-62 |
(65) 26.305 |
-- |
(65) 26.305 |
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Ambejogai |
1956-57 |
(85) 34.398 |
(90) 36.422 |
(175) 70.820 |
|
1957-58 |
(68) 27.519 |
(37) 14.973 |
(105) 42.492 |
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1958-59 |
(59) 23.877 |
(46) 18.615 |
(105) 42.492 |
|
1959-60 |
(62) 25.090 |
(52) 21.044 |
(114) 46.134 |
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1960-61 |
(65) 26.305 |
(56) 22.662 |
(121) 48.967 |
|
1961-62 |
(95) 38.445 |
(65) 26.305 |
(160) 64.750 |
*Figures in brackets indicate area in acres.
TABLE No. 12—cont.
AREA UNDER DRUGS AND NARCOTICS IN BHIR DISTRICT (1956-57 TO
1961-62)
[In Hectares]*
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Tahsil |
Year |
Tobacco |
Betel Leaves |
Total Drugs and Narcotics |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
|
Kaij |
1956-57 |
(82) 33.184 |
(13) 5.261 |
(95) 38.445 |
|
1957-58 |
(95) 38.445 |
(15) 16.070 |
(110) 44.515 |
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1958-59 |
(90) 36.422 |
(18) 7.284 |
(108) 43.706 |
|
1959-60 |
(110) 44.515 |
(29) 11.736 |
(139) 56.251 |
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1960-61 |
(34) 13.759 |
(23) 9.308 |
(57) 23.067 |
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1961-62 |
(32) 12.950 |
(22) 8.903 |
(54) 21.853 |
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Manjlegaon |
1956-57 |
(33) 13.455 |
(22) 18.903 |
(55) 22.258 |
|
1957-58 |
(30)12.140 |
(20)
8.094 |
(50)
20.234 |
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1958-59 |
(57) 23.067 |
(23)
9.308 |
(80) 32.375 |
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1959-60 |
(52) 21.044 |
(34) 13.759 |
(86) 34.803 |
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1960-61 |
(293) 118.573 |
-- |
(293) 118.573 |
|
1961-62 |
(7) 2.833 |
-- |
(7) 2.833 |
*Figures in brackets indicate area in acres.
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