Badlands of Gangani in West Bengal, India: An assessment on account of geotourism development

Mandal, Rahul; Chakrabarty, Premangshu

doi:10.1016/j.ijgeop.2021.02.001

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“…Effectively managed and/or stabilised badlands could also act as geoheritage sites and provide many opportunities for promoting geotourism. Albeit this is quite normal in Europe, the geotourism potential of Indian badlands, like other tropical countries, remain largely untapped (Mandal & Chakrabarty, 2021; Zgłobicki et al, 2021). Ganganir Danga and Erra Matti Dibbalu deserve special mention in this regard, by virtue of being the only two gullied sites in India designated as geomorphosites that are frequented by tourists.…”

Section: Badlands Management: System Strategies Problems and Prospectsmentioning

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Gullies and badlands of India: Genesis, geomorphology and land management

Majhi

Harris

Evans

et al. 2023

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Section: Badlands Management: System Strategies Problems and Prospectsmentioning

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Gullies and badlands of India: Genesis, geomorphology and land management

Majhi

Harris

Evans

et al. 2023

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“…However, the most prominent feature of the landscape here are the badlands (network of gullies and ravines) developed primarily on the right bank of River Silabati (or Silai), which flows past Garhbeta. Because of its majestic beauty, the site is popularly known as the “Grand Canyon” of Bengal (Mandal & Chakrabarty, 2021) and has recently been designated as a prominent geomorphosite in India (Bandyopadhyay, 2017). The exposures are composed of Middle Pleistocene sandstone and mudstone layers with an indurated Late Pleistocene ferricrete at the top (Dey, Ghosh, Debbarma, & Sarkar, 2009).…”

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An investigation into longitudinal forms of gullies within the “Grand Canyon” of Bengal, Eastern India

Patel

Dasgupta

Chanda

et al. 2021

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The development of gullies is intrinsically linked with the growth of their principal channels. Analysis of the longitudinal form of these channels can provide insight into both the extent of badland formation within that catchment and the nature of the substrate. In this study, we examine the longitudinal profiles of the major gullies formed within the Gangani Badlands in Paschim Medinipur district of Eastern India, which is often referred to as the "Grand Canyon" of Bengal. These are examined using a very high-resolution digital elevation model to extract the respective main gully catchments, map the stream network and derive the required information for statistical analysis of the gully longitudinal profile forms. Stream segment gradient indices

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“…West Bengal, particularly the Bankura district in Rarh Bengal, boasts numerous architectural and natural heritage sites, including Susunia Hill, Mukutmanipur Dam, Biharinath Hill, Jayrambati, Jhilimilii and Bishnupur, known for its terracotta temples and handicrafts (Chattopadhyay, 2003; Chowdhury, 2006; Mandal & Chakrabarty, 2021; Pan, 2011). These attractions draw both domestic and international tourists, contributing to the local economy and socio-economic development, as it creates employment opportunities and encourages entrepreneurial initiatives (Chatterjee & Chakraborty, 2018; GoI, 2017).…”

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Valuation of Heritage Tourism Sites in West Bengal (India): An Application of Travel Cost Approach

Baitalik,

Bhattacharjee

2023

Journal of Heritage Management

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This study focuses on assessing the values of heritage sites in West Bengal, India, with a particular emphasis on the post-lockdown period in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The heritage temple town of Bishnupur in the Bankura district was purposively chosen as the primary research site. Both primary and secondary data sources were utilized. Secondary data were collected from official publications of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, the Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal and other pertinent grey literature sources. Primary data were gathered through structured interviews with a sample of tourists. Analytical tools, including descriptive statistics, semi-log regression models, ANOVA, zonal travel cost method and contingent valuation method, were employed for data analysis. Findings reveal that Bishnupur’s heritage temples primarily attract tourists from nearby areas, particularly within the same district, during the post-lockdown period. Notably, tourists expressed a high level of satisfaction with their experiences, and this satisfaction was found to be significantly associated with their willingness to contribute financially for further improvements and conservation efforts in the heritage sites. This study provides valuable insights into the recreational values of selected tourist sites and tourists’ willingness to pay for their continued enhancement, preservation and management. These insights are particularly pertinent in the context of the post-lockdown period caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. They offer guidance for decision-makers and stakeholders involved in the development and preservation of heritage tourism in West Bengal, India, serving as a valuable resource for informed policy and strategy formulation.

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Badlands of Gangani in West Bengal, India: An assessment on account of geotourism development

Cited by 18 publications

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Gullies and badlands of India: Genesis, geomorphology and land management

Gullies and badlands of India: Genesis, geomorphology and land management

An investigation into longitudinal forms of gullies within the “Grand Canyon” of Bengal, Eastern India

Valuation of Heritage Tourism Sites in West Bengal (India): An Application of Travel Cost Approach

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