Geography

Department Information

Department Name: Geography

Year of Establishment (UG & PG): UG: 1982 PG: 2010

As Geography is one of the basic and important subjects it is taught since opening of the college. The department of Geography is established from the opening of the college in 1982. Geography at special level (B.A.) taught since 1983. From the beginning of the college the first and second year B.Sc. students also this subject. Post Graduation (M.A. / M.Sc. Geography) academic program started by the department from the academic year 2010-11. From the starting the department has well academic record. From the academic year 2006-07 the department is recognized as Geography Research Centre by KBC North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon. Till now 7 research students awarded by M. Phil. Degree and 10 students awarded by Ph.D. degree under the guidance of geography staff namely Dr. Y.V. Patil, Dr. D. S. Kumbhar and Dr. P.K. Patil.

The Geography department is one of the best among various colleges affiliated to the KBC North Maharashtra Universitym Jalgaon. Total built up area of the department is 41.00 square metres. It possesses separate UG and PG laboratories. For the PG and Research students separate Computer laboratory is also developed. In all total there are 12 computers with internet facilities, one Scanner, one Printer and ICT room. The laboratory is well equipped with surveying instruments, topographical maps, weather maps, general maps and charts for teaching and practical. Every year the department conducts village survey and study tours not only as a academic part but also create awareness among students about society and environment. The departmental staff and students also actively participate in various activities run by the college.

Staff Name (Teaching and Non-Teaching)	Designation	Qualification	Experience (In years)	Specialization	Research Area (If Any)
Dr. Prakash Khanderao Patil	HOD and Associate Professor	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET	32 Years	Climatology	Agro-climatology, Population Geog., Agriculture Geog. , Urban Geography
Dr. Priyanka Dipakraj Nikumbh	Assistant Professor	M.A., B.Ed., Ph.D., NET	12 Years	Population & Settlement Geography	Population Geog. Agriculture Geog.
Dr. Vaijanath Kantiram Chavan	Assistant Professor	M.A.,B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D., NET	2 Years	—	Agriculture Geog.
Prof. Punam Bapu Deore	Assistant Professor	M.A.,B.Ed., NET, SET	2 Years	Population & Settlement Geography	—-
Dr. Vidya Shashikant Patil	Assistant Professor (C.H.B.)	M.A. , B.Ed., Ph.D.	2 Years	Geomorphology	—-
Manoj Gorakh Bachhav	Assistant Professor (Non Grant PG – Contractual)	M.A. M.Ed. PG in B.Sc. GIS & RS	8 Years	Geomorphology	—-
Panali Prakash Saner	Assistant Professor (Non Grant PG – Contractual)	M.A.	2 Years		—-
Dipak Vitthal Wagh	Lab Attendant	F.Y.B.A.	31 Years		—-

Name of the Programme / Courses Offered		Level	Division	Intake Capacity in Numbers
B.A.	F.Y.B.A.	General	Two	240
	S.Y.B.A.	General	One	120
	S.Y.B.A.	Special	One	50
	T.Y.B.A.	General	One	120
	T.Y.B.A.	Special	One	50
B.Sc.	F.Y.B.Sc.	General	One	120
B.Sc.	S.Y. B.Sc.	General	One	120
M.A. /M.Sc.	First Year	Special	One	20
M.A. /M.Sc.	Second Year	Special	One	20
Certificate Course			One	20