REFERENCE CONSIDERED AS DSR KULBHANGA STONE DEPOSIT M/S MAA DURGA STONE WORKS PROP- SHRI BISHNU PRASAD YADAV MINERAL: STONE (BASALT) AREA: 11.62 ACRES (4.70 HECTARES) (NON FOREST AREA)

APPLICANT M/S MAA DURGA STONE WORKS PROP- SHRI BISHNU PRASAD YADAV ADDRESS: SHRI BISHNU PRASAD YADAV S/O SHRI RAJ KISHOR YADAV JAY PRAKASH CHOWK, SAKROGARH SAHIBGANJ, , 816109

KHATA NO. 79, 55, 48, 58, 14, 72, 84 PLOT NO. 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59(P) VILLAGE:- KULBHANGA, P.S:-JIRWABADI OP DIST: - SAHIBGANJ JHARKHAND

References:- 1.Geology of Mineral Resources of & Jharkhand By T.M. Mahadevan. 2. Mineral Exploration and Development for 12th Five Year Plan by dept of Mines & Geology, Jharkhand. 3. Jharkhand The Land of Mines & Mineral by Dept of Mines & Geology, Jharkhand 4. Ground water information booklet sahibganj districtby CGWB- Govt of 5. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan-WAPCOS 6. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Volume 5, No 4, 2015 7. ASSESSMENT AND MAPPING OF SOME IMPORTANT SOIL PARAMETERS INCLUDING SOIL ACIDITY FOR THE STATE OF JHARKHAND (1:50,000 SCALE) TOWARDS RATIONAL LAND USE PLAN ICAR SAHIBGANJ DISTRICT- National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (ICAR)-Regional Centre, KolkataIn collaboration with :Deptt. Of Soil Science & gricultural Chemistry, BAU, , Jharkhand 8.DSR OF SAND IN SAHIBGANJ ( source-DSR_Report_L_No_1526.pdf)

DISTRICT PROFILE

INTRODUCTION:-

Set within the lush green region, the district of Sahibganj, with a predominantly tribal population is a part of and forms the eastern most tip of the division. The and subdivisions of old Santhal Pargana district were carved out on 17th May, 1983 to form Sahibganj district. Subsequently Pakur sub-division of Sahibganj district was carved out on 28th January, 1994 to constitute .

GENERAL PROPIFLE OF THE DISTRICT

An official Census 2011 detail of Sahibganj (), a district of Jharkhand has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Jharkhand. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Sahibganj District of Jharkhand.

In 2011, Sahibganj had population of 1,150,567 of which male and female were 589,391 and 561,176 respectively. In 2001 census, Sahibganj had a population of 927,770 of which males were 477,662 and remaining 450,108 were females. Sahibganj District population constituted 3.49 percent of total population. In 2001 census, this figure for Sahibganj District was at 3.44 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 24.01 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Sahibganj District recorded increase of 25.91 percent to its population compared to 1991.

Description 2011 2001

Actual Population 1,150,567 927,770

Male 589,391 477,662

Female 561,176 450,108

Population Growth 24.01% 25.91%

Area Sq. Km 2,063 2,063

Density/km2 558 579

Proportion to Jharkhand Population 3.49% 3.44%

Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 952 942

Description 2011 2001

Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 960 973

Average Literacy 52.04 37.61

Male Literacy 60.34 47.93

Female Literacy 43.31 26.56

Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 221,955 194,340

Male Population (0-6 Age) 113,220 98,511

Female Population (0-6 Age) 108,735 95,829

Literates 483,263 275,829

Male Literates 287,303 181,716

Female Literates 195,960 94,113

Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 19.29% 20.95%

Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) 19.21% 20.62%

Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) 19.38% 21.29%

Sahibganj District Density 2011

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Sahibganj district for 2011 is 558 people per sq. km. In 2001, Sahibganj district density was at 579 people per sq. km. Sahibganj district administers 2,063 square kilometers of areas.

Sahibganj Literacy Rate 2011

Average literacy rate of Sahibganj in 2011 were 52.04 compared to 37.61 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 60.34 and 43.31 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 47.93 and 26.56 in Sahibganj District. Total literate in Sahibganj District were 483,263 of which male and female were 287,303 and 195,960 respectively. In 2001, Sahibganj District had 275,829 in its district.

Sahibganj Sex Ratio 2011

With regards to Sex Ratio in Sahibganj, it stood at 952 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 942. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 973 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.

Sahibganj Child Population 2011

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Sahibganj. There were total 221,955 children under age of 0-6 against 194,340 of 2001 census. Of total 221,955 male and female were 113,220 and 108,735 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 960 compared to 973 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 19.29 percent of Sahibganj District compared to 20.95 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.66 percent in this compared to previous census of India.

Sahibganj Houseless Census

In 2011, total 179 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Sahibganj district of Jharkhand. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 706. This approx 0.06% of total population of Sahibganj district.

Sahibganj Religion-wise Data 2011

Description Total Percentage

Hindu 628,044 54.59 %

Muslims 398,243 34.61 %

Christian 83,208 7.23 %

Sikh 198 0.02 %

Buddhist 245 0.02 %

Description Total Percentage

Jain 125 0.01 %

Others 38,426 3.34 %

Not Stated 2,078 0.18 %

Sahibganj Population 2015

What is the population of Sahibganj in 2015? The fact is, last census for Sahibganj district was done only in 2011 and next such census would only be in 2021. There is no actual figure for population of Sahibganj district situated in Jharkhand. As per 2011, Sahibganj population is 1,150,567

Sahibganj District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Sahibganj population for 2011 census, 13.88 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 159,666 people lives in urban areas of which males are 83,499 and females are 76,167. Sex Ratio in urban region of Sahibganj district is 912 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Sahibganj district was 945 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 24,965 of which males and females were 12,834 and 12,131. This child population figure of Sahibganj district is 15.37 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Sahibganj district as per census 2011 is 73.20 % of which males and females are 79.52 % and 66.23 % literates respectively. In actual number 98,604 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 56,194 and 42,410 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 86.12 % population of Sahibganj districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Sahibganj district population living in rural areas is 990,901 of which males and females are 505,892 and 485,009 respectively. In rural areas of Sahibganj district, sex ratio is 959 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Sahibganj district is considered, figure is 962 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 196,990 in rural areas of which males were 100,386 and females were 96,604. The child population comprises 19.84 % of total rural population of Sahibganj district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Sahibganj district is 48.45 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 56.99 and 39.53 percent respectively. In total, 384,659 people were literate of which males and females were 231,109 and 153,550 respectively.

All details regarding have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Sahibganj District.

Description Rural Urban

Population (%) 86.12 % 13.88 %

Total Population 990,901 159,666

Description Rural Urban

Male Population 505,892 83,499

Female Population 485,009 76,167

Sex Ratio 959 912

Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 962 945

Child Population (0-6) 196,990 24,965

Male Child(0-6) 100,386 12,834

Female Child(0-6) 96,604 12,131

Child Percentage (0-6) 19.88 % 15.64 %

Male Child Percentage 19.84 % 15.37 %

Female Child Percentage 19.92 % 15.93 %

Literates 384,659 98,604

Male Literates 231,109 56,194

Female Literates 153,550 42,410

Average Literacy 48.45 % 73.20 %

Male Literacy 56.99 % 79.52 %

Female Literacy 39.53 % 66.23 %

Source - http://www.census2011.co.in/census/district/114-sahibganj.html

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:-

The district of Sahibganj lies approximately between 24042' north and 25021' north lattitude and between 87025' and 87054 east longitude. Sahibganj is the administrative headquarter of the district and situated on the bank of the river at 25015' north lattitude and 87038' east longitude . The geographical area of the district is 1599.00 sq. km..

It is bounded on north by the river Ganges and district of Katihar, on the south by the district , on the east by Maldah and districts of the state of , and on the west by Bhagalpur and Godda districts. The district of Sahibganj consists of following administrative units:

NO. OF VILLAGES NO.OF GRAM INHABITATED UNINHABITATED SUBDIVISIONS TOTAL BLOCKS CIRCLES PANCHAYATS Sahibganj 1.Sahibgan 1.Sahibgan 11 32 23 09 2. 2.Mandro 12 228 179 49 3.Borio 3.Borio 17 344 264 80 4.Barhait 4.Barhait 22 275 190 85 Rajmahal 5. 5.Taljhari 13 273 195 78 6.Rajmahal 6.Rajmahal 23 147 98 49 7. 7.Udhwa 26 129 79 50 8. 8.Pathna 13 150 124 26 9. 9.Barharwa 29 241 155 86 TOTAL 166 1819 1307 512

The total number of villages in the district is 1819. Of these, 1307 are inhabited (chiragi) and 512 uninhabited (bechiragi).

PHYSICAL ASPECTS :-

A large part of the district is hilly. The vast tract of land enclosed between hill ranges had been assigned a name- Damin-I- koh, which is a Persian word means Skirts of the hills. The region on the bank of the Ganges is fertile and richly cultivated. The district may be divided into two natural divisions on the basis of its geographical location and cultivable land.

First region consists of Borio, Mandro, Barhait, Pathna and Taljhari blocks and lies under Damin-I-koh area. The hills and slopes are covered with forests, once dense but scanty now. The valleys have cultivable lands, yielding mostly paddy. The inhabitants of this region are generally Paharias, Mal Paharias and Santhals. The inhabitants on the hill top cultivate Barbatti and maize using rain water.

The second region consists of Sahibganj, Rajmahal, Udhwa and Barharwa blocks. This plain region consists of the uplands, undulation along ridges and depressions. The Ganges, Gumani and Bansloi rivers flow through this region. This area has plenty of fertile lands and is richly cultivated. The inhabitants of this region are mainly middle class people of different castes, Paharias and Santhals.

Rivers:-

The river Ganges forming the northern boundary of the district enters at its north western corner and journeys eastward up to where it takes a turn to the south and forms the southern boundary of the district up to a little beyond Radhanagar in Rajmahal subdivision. The river has been drifting gradually to the north and the Sahibganj town, which was once on the riverbank, is now about a mile away. The average width of the Ganges in the district is about 4 and half kilometers. It generally swells during the rains and inundates the lowlands lying east of the Railway loop line. There are ferry services across the river between Sahibganj ghat in the Sahibganj district on this side and Manihari ghat in the on the other side and Rajmahal ghat in the Sahibganj district and Manikchak ghat in the Maldah district of West Bengal. Country boats also ply in the river.

River Gumani emerges from the southern region of the Rajmahal hills. It flows in a north-easterly direction up to Barhait valley where it is joined by the river Mural. The joint stream takes a south-eastern turn and joins the Ganges a little beyond the district boundary.

FOREST:-

Owing to large scale unscrupulous felling the region once known for its thick and extensive forests is now bereft of much of its jungle wealth. The Forest department has undertaken afforestation of these areas.

The most common tree found in the district is sal (Shorea Robusta). Some teak, though not of good quality, is also found. Some other trees found in the district are Jackfruit, Murga, Simal, Bamboo, Asan and Satsal. Sal and Simal logs and Jackfruit are exported in large quantities to the neighboring districts and also to the places outside Jharkhand.

LIVESTOCK :-

Despite a large population of cattle, yield of milk in the district is very poor. In order to grade up the cattle quickly and also at low cost, artificial insemination centers and sub-centers have been opened at various places in the district.

FISHERIES:-

The extensive bed of the Ganges at Sahibganj and Rajmahal offers one of the best fields in the state for collection of fish spawn and fishing. The spawn of Rohu, Katla, Mirga, Catfish and Hilsa is collected from the Barhait valley.

MINES AND MINERALS:-

The Rajmahal Hills are the source of building and road stones. Most of the quarrying is done by the side of the loop line of the Eastern Railway. Pakur chips are quite well known and are used extensively all over Jharkhand, Bihar and parts of West Bengal. Kaolin is found near Mangal Hat in Rajmahal subdivision. Bentonite available in some places is used by women-folk as hair washing material and now a days it is getting popular among urban ladies as Multani Mitti.

INDUSTRY :-

The traditional cottage and village industries practiced by the Santhals and the Paharias constitute tasar rearing, village black-smithy, carpentry, handloom weaving, rope making, bidi making, earthen ware making, stone ware making, etc. There is no large-scale industry available in the area mainly due to lack of infrastructure support. A number of small-scale industries have been set up in the district. Most of these are based on mining and related querrying activities. There is a good potential for setting up china clay industries.

TRADE AND COMMERCE:-

Sahibganj is by far the most important place for trade and commerce in the district. Wholesale trading in foodgrains is mostly carried on in Sahibganj. The main imports of the districts are linseed, mustard seed, tobacco, raw cotton, sugar, refined and unrefined molasses, salt, kerosene oil, coal, coke, gunny bags, gram, wheat and maize. The main exports are paddy, jawar, sabai, grass, stone chips, hides, fibers, kaolin and bentonite.

COMMUNICATION:- a) Roads :- The district has good network of roadways. The river Ganges provides water link also for such purposes. No important place in the district is left unconnected by a metalled road. The --Sahibganj road provides a link with after ferry across the Ganges. The road between Farakka and Bhagalpur has been upgraded as National Highway. b) Railways :- The district is deprived of adequate railway communication as it lies on the Howrah-Bhagalpur loop line. Both the sub-divisional headquarters have railway stations. Presently there is rail connection for Howrah, New and Patna.

c) Waterways :- The only navigable waterways is the river Ganges. There are ferry services across the river Ganges between Sahibganj ghat to Manihari Ghat in Katihar district of Bihar, which is directly linked to the Guwahati highway and between Rajmahal ghat to Manikchak ghat in Maldah district of West Bengal.

ELECTRICITY AND POWER :-

The district receives most of the power supply from the Super Thermal Power Station at Kahalgaon. While all the main areas of the district have been electrified still the supply of power in the rural areas is not yet sufficient and is an area of major concern.

STATUS OF MINERAL DEPOSITS OF JHARKHAND

Overview of mining activities in the district( source-DSR_Report_L_No_1526.pdf)

Sahibganj District is having a large number of stone mines & crushers. Approximately 210 mining lease & 185 crushers are in operation with the support of Approx one thousand four hundred labour force in present time. The stone industry is paying 52 crore rupees per year as royalty to the Govt.in addition to commercial taxes. The quality of sahibganj black stone chips is excellent for constructional purposes. Though, Sahibganj is not rich in minerals. However, a number of economic minerals occur here and there and are being worked out. Among the minerals found are Sand, China Clay, Silica sand. Bentonite, stone

LAND UTILIZATION PATTERN IN THE DISTRICT: FOREST, AGRICULTURE,HORTICULTURE, MINING ETC.

( source-DSR_Report_L_No_1526.pdf)

Land use Geological Cultivable Forest Land under Permanent Cultivable Land Barren and Cureent pattern of area area area nonagricultu pastures wasteland under uncultivable fallows the district ral use Misc. land (latest Tree statistics) crops and groves Area(‘000h 202.8 59.2 28.4 17.9 - - - - 62.04 a)

PHYSIOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY AND DRAINAGE

The eastern portion of the district and narrow strip along the Ganga to the north consist of alluvial and Diara land. Whole of the western portion which is about 70 percent area consist of hills, valley and undulating land. To the north continuous hill extend parallel to Ganga and leaving narrow strip of level land between them and river. Geologically the area has basaltic trap and sedimentary beds. Quartz and gneisses are found in some places. Major drain lines are Gumani and Udhava nala.

RAINFALL: MONTH WISE ( source-DSR_Report_L_No_1526.pdf)

Rainfall The arereceives rainfall by South-West monsoon. Rainy season sets in the middle of june and lasts till September. The normal average rainfall in the district is 977.60mm.

Sl Month 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Total No Average Average Average Average Average 1 April 0 41.60 15.00 18.00 30.40 2 May 188.53 53.48 71.77 107.60 75.00 3 June 169.88 272.98 158.62 83.60 225.40 4 July 361.04 448.86 322.30 392.57 289.90 5 August 165.80 410.68 171.70 373.7 244.30 6 September 108.32 171.52 250.30 - 218.00 7 October 25.86 29.45 47.40 - 117.00 8 November 0 0 0 - 3.50 9 December 0 0 0 - 0.00 10 January 13.98 8.40 0 - 8.42 11 February 0 0.40 0 - 7.13 12 March 27.20 1.40 4.68 - 11.85

GEOLOGY AND MINERAL WEALTH

GEOLOGY:

Regional Geology:

Recent Alluvium

Sub- recent Laterite and Laterite soil, Basalt , Pegmatite,Mica schist, alpite and quartz veins, parphytic granite, Granite Gneiss, magmatite, composite gneiss etc

Precambrian Ortho- amphibolites, quartzite, quartz- schist, calc- silicate rocks, mica-schist, hornblend- schist and para- amphibolites.

Local Geology

Large scale mapping on 1:2000 scale has been carried out in and around the area of Basalt rock deposit; it comprises only one type of deposit of Basalt rock. Then the area was grided according to square pattern at an interval of 50m. Effort was made to plot each and every characteristics of rock formation. A contour plan having 1m interval has been also prepared, showing relative elevation and depression from ground level. In this way a geological map is prepared

MINERAL WEALTH

DECLARATION

District Survey report of Sahibganj district for Stone mining is yet to be. Still local geology i.e. geology of applied area has been done by our RQP for Stone mining.

I , hereby declaring that will submit the DSR report as per will prepare by the Authority.

(SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT)

PROP- SRI BISHNU PRASAD YADAV

M/S MAA DURGA STONE WORKS