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

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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

 

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Dipak Vitthal Wagh

Lab Attendant

F.Y.B.A.

31 Years

 

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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

Special

One

50

T.Y.B.A.

General

One

120

Special

One

50

B.Sc.

F.Y.B.Sc.

General

One

120

S.Y. B.Sc.

General

One

120

M.A. /M.Sc.

First Year

Special

One

20

Second Year

Special

One

20

Certificate Course

  

One

20