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NKUSIP (Package II – Belgaum)Tranche II Sub-projects in BadamiTMCInitial Environment Examination (IEE)3.1.2.5 Humidity49. The relative humidity varies from 22 to 65 %, which will be higher in the southwestmonsoon and retreating monsoon season with 52 to 70%.3.1.2.6 Wind Direction50. The prevailing wind direction is from southwest. Local topography and slope largelyinfluence the wind direction. The wind direction shifts to northeast during eveninghours. The nearest IMD station is at Bagalkot.3.1.3 Surface Water and Ground Water3.1.3.1 Surface Water51. Badami town is an old and important town having Malaprabha River, which is animportant surface water source for the town.3.1.3.2 Ground Water52. Depth of ground water table in the town is 16m in rainy season and 30 m in summerseason.3.1.4 Geology and Seismology53. The medium black soil to red soil of gratified origin predominates in the region. Thereare visible stretches of red soil towards south and east. Some patches of sandy andmurrum soil are also observed. There are rocky outcrops with sand stone intrusion inmany places of the town.54. The project area falls under zone III seismicity. The region is not prone to frequentearthquakes of high intensity. It is normally affected by mild tremors, not causingdamage to life or property.3.2 Ecological Resources55. The sensitive and critical natural habitats such as national park, marine park, wildlifesanctuary, tiger reserve, elephant reserve, reserved forest, protested area and its bufferzone, declared special area for protecting biodiversity or wildlife habitat, estuarine area,coral reef, wet land or marshes or mangrove, cultural heritage sites, etc. were not foundin the project area. None of the rare and endangered species of flora and fauna wereobserved within and surroundings of project area.KUIDFC 23 SPAN
NKUSIP (Package II – Belgaum)Tranche II Sub-projects in BadamiTMCInitial Environment Examination (IEE)3.3 Economic Development56. Badami town is considered as an important center for tourism, agriculture, trade andcommerce. Agriculture is also one of the prime economic bases followed by tertiarysector- industrial activities, mainly hotel industry. The major economic bases of peopleare hotel industrial activities. Majority of the town’s population is involved in industrialactivities such as hotel industry. It is because Badami attracts tourists from all over thecountry and world for its famous tourist spots like caves, ancient temples, etc.3.3.1 Industries57. The town is industrially backward. The town does not have any large or small-scaleindustry. There are only a few general engineering works situated in the town and 8-10printing presses.3.4 Social and Cultural Resources3.4.1 Population and Community58. The total population of Badami Town Panchayat is 25,851 as per 2001 Census. Thetown has experienced a constant population growth at an average decadal rate of 30%.The town has experienced an above average population growth rate (33%) in 1981-91.This increased population growth rate was due to the development of the town as aregional market and witnessing of in-migration to the area.59. Apart from this, there is daily floating population of about 6,000 as the town is thenearest trade point for surrounding villages and an important tourist destination.60. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of population is 2.61% in 1991-2001.Details of decadal population growth are indicated in the Table 3.1.Table 3.1: Population growth in Badami TownYear Population(Nos.)Compounded Annual Growth Rate(CAGR) (%)1951 6,809 -1961 9,168 3.021971 11,651 2.431981 15,023 2.571991 19,982 2.892001 25,851 2.61Source: Census ReportsKUIDFC 24 SPAN
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