Kholmun

Village soil report

Most soil here is low in phosphorus.
See which crops suit Kholmun

What the soil tests found

7

out of 10

Soil score

Okay

Short in most fields here: phosphorus and potassium.

For most crops. How the soil score works

soil samples, 2024-25
3
nutrients checked in each sample
9

This shows what soil in this area tends to be like. Your own field can be different. Get it tested at a soil testing lab before deciding.

Nutrient by nutrient

  • Nitrogen

    Good

    Medium 100%

    Almost every soil test here had enough

    What this means

    Grows leaves and stems. Short soil gives pale, yellow leaves.

    Low under 280 kg/ha Medium 280–560 kg/ha High over 560 kg/ha

    Healthy soil has 280 kg/ha or more.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place LowMediumHigh
    Here 0% 100% 0%
    Tuibong 50% 50% 0%
    Churachandpur 91% 9% 0%
    Manipur 91% 9% 0%
    India 64% 30% 6%

  • Phosphorus

    Poor

    Low 100%

    Almost every soil test here came out low

    If your field is low: add about a quarter more DAP or single super phosphate than the usual dose, at sowing.

    What this means

    Builds roots and helps the crop flower and fill grain.

    Low under 10 kg/ha Medium 10–25 kg/ha High over 25 kg/ha

    Healthy soil has 10 kg/ha or more.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place LowMediumHigh
    Here 100% 0% 0%
    Tuibong 37% 33% 30%
    Churachandpur 5% 89% 7%
    Manipur 5% 89% 7%
    India 14% 41% 45%

  • Potassium

    Poor

    Low 100%

    Almost every soil test here came out low

    If your field is low: add about a quarter more potash (MOP) than the usual dose.

    What this means

    Fills grain and fruit, and helps crops stand drought and disease.

    Low under 110 kg/ha Medium 110–280 kg/ha High over 280 kg/ha

    Healthy soil has 110 kg/ha or more.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place LowMediumHigh
    Here 100% 0% 0%
    Tuibong 47% 50% 3%
    Churachandpur 93% 7% 0%
    Manipur 93% 7% 0%
    India 14% 53% 34%

  • Organic carbon

    Good

    Medium 33% High 67%

    Most soil tests here came out high

    What this means

    Shows how much organic matter the soil has. It keeps soil loose, holds water and feeds the crop slowly.

    Low under 0.5% Medium 0.5–0.75% High over 0.75%

    Healthy soil has 0.5% or more.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place LowMediumHigh
    Here 0% 33% 67%
    Tuibong 48% 43% 10%
    Churachandpur 10% 89% 1%
    Manipur 10% 89% 1%
    India 48% 28% 23%

  • pH

    Good

    Neutral 100%

    Almost every soil test here came out neutral

    What this means

    How sour (acidic) or alkaline the soil is. It decides which nutrients roots can take up.

    Acidic Neutral Alkaline

    Most crops do best at pH 6.5 to 7.5.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place AcidicNeutralAlkaline
    Here 0% 100% 0%
    Tuibong 30% 70% 0%
    Churachandpur 27% 58% 15%
    Manipur 27% 58% 15%
    India 12% 86% 2%

  • Salt

    Good

    Not salty 100%

    Almost no soil tests here came out salty

    What this means

    Salt in the soil, shown as EC on the card. Salt makes it hard for roots to drink.

    Not salty Salty

    Under 1 dS/m is fine. Above 4 harms most crops.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place Not saltySalty
    Here 100% 0%
    Tuibong 100% 0%
    Churachandpur 34% 66%
    Manipur 34% 66%
    India 96% 4%

  • Sulphur

    Good

    Enough 100%

    Almost every soil test here had enough

    What this means

    Makes oil in oilseeds and protein in pulses.

    Short under 10 ppm Enough 10 ppm or more

    Healthy soil has 10 ppm or more.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place ShortEnough
    Here 0% 100%
    Tuibong 32% 68%
    Churachandpur 4% 96%
    Manipur 4% 96%
    India 24% 76%

  • Zinc

    Good

    Enough 100%

    Almost every soil test here had enough

    What this means

    Needed for growth and healthy leaves. Rice and wheat often run short.

    Short under 0.6 ppm Enough 0.6 ppm or more

    Healthy soil has 0.6 ppm or more.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place ShortEnough
    Here 0% 100%
    Tuibong 13% 88%
    Churachandpur 2% 98%
    Manipur 2% 98%
    India 35% 65%

  • Iron

    Good

    Enough 100%

    Almost every soil test here had enough

    What this means

    Keeps young leaves green.

    Short under 4.5 ppm Enough 4.5 ppm or more

    Healthy soil has 4.5 ppm or more.

    Compared with the wider area
    Place ShortEnough
    Here 0% 100%
    Tuibong 12% 88%
    Churachandpur 2% 98%
    Manipur 2% 98%
    India 24% 76%

Fixes are the usual advice. Your Soil Health Card or nearest Krishi Vigyan Kendra gives the exact dose for your field.

Source: Soil Health Card – soil nutrient analysis (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare). 2024-25. 3 samples.

Climate in Churachandpur

Rain

About 1,530 mm of rain a year

In a normal year. A dry year brings about 1,170 mm.

Temperature

Hottest in April: days about 28 °C, nights 16 °C

Coolest in January: days about 20 °C, nights 8 °C.

Typical of the district's villages; a farm much higher or lower can be a few degrees cooler or warmer.

Source: IMD gridded daily rainfall (0.25°); IMD gridded daily max/min temperature (1°); TerraClimate 1991–2020 temperature normals (about 4 km), where each district's villages are.