Bawktlang

Village soil report

Most soil here is low in nitrogen.
See which crops suit Bawktlang

What the soil tests found

5

out of 10

Soil score

Poor

Short in most fields here: nitrogen, potassium and pH.

For most crops. How the soil score works

soil samples, 2023-24 & 2024-25
156
nutrients checked in each sample
5

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

    Poor

    Low 96% Medium 4%

    Almost every soil test here came out low

    If your field is low: add about a quarter more urea than the usual dose, in two or three splits. A pulse crop in rotation also adds nitrogen.

    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 96% 4% 0%
    East Lungdar 96% 4% 0%
    Serchhip 96% 4% 0%
    Mizoram 84% 16% 0%
    India 64% 30% 6%

  • Phosphorus

    Good

    Low 6% Medium 79% High 15%

    1 in 10 soil tests here came out low

    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 6% 79% 15%
    East Lungdar 7% 66% 27%
    Serchhip 6% 68% 27%
    Mizoram 15% 75% 10%
    India 14% 41% 45%

  • Potassium

    Poor

    Low 87% Medium 12% High 2%

    9 in 10 soil tests 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 87% 12% 2%
    East Lungdar 75% 22% 2%
    Serchhip 78% 20% 2%
    Mizoram 48% 41% 11%
    India 14% 53% 34%

  • Organic carbon

    Good

    Low 4% Medium 1% High 95%

    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 4% 1% 95%
    East Lungdar 8% 4% 87%
    Serchhip 9% 7% 84%
    Mizoram 9% 9% 82%
    India 48% 28% 23%

  • pH

    Poor

    Acidic 51% Neutral 49%

    5 in 10 soil tests here came out acidic

    If your field is acidic: add agricultural lime before sowing. A soil lab works out how much your field needs.

    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 51% 49% 0%
    East Lungdar 51% 49% 0%
    Serchhip 49% 51% 0%
    Mizoram 53% 47% 0%
    India 12% 86% 2%

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). 2023-24 & 2024-25. 156 samples.

Climate in Serchhip

Rain

About 2,210 mm of rain a year

In a normal year. A dry year brings about 1,640 mm.

Temperature

Hottest in April: days about 29 °C, nights 18 °C

Coolest in January: days about 22 °C, nights 10 °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.