In this study the morphometric indices of the Pahuj river basin (PRB) were evaluated by applying remote sensing and GIS. The Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM) based 30 m digital elevation (DEM) data was used in order to extract morphometric parameters using standard methods. The PRB covering an area (3648 km2) and is controlled by homogenous lithology and geological structures. The drainage density indicates that the permeable soil with coarse texture is dominantly occurring in large low-lying flat areas of the basin. Contrary to this the high gradient consist of impermeable hard granitic rocks of Neoarchean to Precambrian age with a low quantity of permeable soil. The low value of elongation ratio and form factor reveal that PRB is elongated and show low peak flows.To assess the soil erosion susceptibility, the morphometric attributes and a Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) model integrated with the GIS was used in order to estimate soil loss from the basin. The results of rainfall erosivity (R-factor) along with rainfall pattern indicate that the upper Pahuj catchment relatively exhibits a high intensity of erosion and rainfall than the middle and lower region. The findings of of rainfall erosivity (R), soil erodibility (K), topographic (LS), and crop management (C) factors infer that the soil loss is quite low in the study area. The low value of the ruggedness number and Melton ruggedness (4.16) imply that the basin is moderately rugged and less prone to erosion, particularly in the high relief catchment area. The effective practices of water and soil conservation will enhance water storage capacity and prevent soil and sediment loss in the PRB. The research findings may be helpful to resolve the water crisis and can enhance the effective management of soil conservation in such a drought-prone area.