What is the difference between an open well and a tubewell? - Vidyadip

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What is the difference between an open well and a tubewell?

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$(1)$ An open well is open from the top and is broad whereas a tubewell is narrow and closed from the top.
$(2)$ The inner walls of an open well are made up of bricks or stones whereas in a tubewell is used a thick metal pipe.
$(3)$ Water is drawn from an open well with the help of a rope and pulley system whereas from a tubewell water is drawn by the help of electric pump or handpump.

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