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2.5       Slope
The word slope has two geomorphic applications. In general sense “slope” refers to any geometric element of the earth’s surface. In a restricted sense, “slope” also refers to the angle which any part of the earth surface makes with the horizontal datum. The inclination of the terrain is the result of several factors viz. relif, drainage, climate and geology operating in the area. Following table gives the classification of slope as given in NBSS and LUP, Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Based on the above classification the slope analysis of the district indicates that there are four categories of slopes. The major area of the district has slope less than 3% occupying western, southern, central and eastern portion of the district indicating gently sloping terrain characteristics. The plateau part in general has 3-5% slope while the isolated scattered hillocks have slopes in the range of 5-10%. The steeply sloping land occupies the northern portion of the district, covering major part of the Ramtek taluka which is highly rugged and dissected having slope > 10%. The slope pattern of the Nagpur district is from east to west (occupying 30%) in the area drained by the Wardha system while the remaining 70% of the area have slope from west to east merging in the valley of Wainganga, which flows along the extreme eastern border of the district. Katol-Kondhali plateau acts as a water divide between Wainganga and Wardha river systems. The subsequent slopes are from north to south and vise-aversa.