Assessment of Physical Properties of Soil from Different Blocks of Coastal Areas, Ganjam District of Odisha, India

An investigation was conducted to analyse the physical properties of soils different blocks coastal areas Ganjam district Odisha. For this purpose, soil samples were collected at three depths: 0-15 cm, 15-30 and 30-45 from nine villages areas, a total 27 analysed for their parameter by using standard Laboratory Technique. The result showed that Soil Texture Chatrapur, Rangeilunda, Chikiti block varied Sandy loam clay loam. Bulk Density reported 1.31-1.36 Mg m-3, Particle 2.41 2.59 Specific gravity 2.61 2.69, Percent Pore Space 44.56 48.13 Percent, Water Retaining Capacity ranged 42.98 45.92 Percent. Results suggest farmers should adopt appropriate management techniques, such as crop rotation conservation tillage, which will contribute maintain characteristics ensure sustainability agricultural practices long-term health soil.