DISTRICT SURVEY REPORT FOR SAND MINING DISTRICT BAGALKOT PREFACE In Compliance to the Notification Issued by the Ministry of Environment , Forest And Climate change Dated 15.01.2016 , the preparation of District survey report of River bed mining and other minor minerals is in accordance appendix 10 of the notification . It is also mentioned here that the procedure of preparation of District Survey Report is as per notification guidelines. Every efforts have been made to cover sand mining locations, areas & overview of Mining activity in the district with all it's relevant features pertaining to geology & mineral wealth in replenishable and non-replenishable areas of rivers, stream and other sand sources. This report will be a model and guiding document which is a compendium of available mineral resources , geographical set up , environmental and ecological set up of the District and is based on data of various departments , published reports , and websites. The data may vary due to flood , heavy rains and other natural calamities. Therefore , it is recommended that Sub Divisional Level Committee may take into consideration all its relevant aspects / data while scrutinizing and recommending the application for EC to the concerned Authority. SURVEY REPORT OF DISTRICT BAGALKOT As per Gazette notification of 15th January 2016 of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change a Survey shall be carried out by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) with assistance of irrigation department, Drainage department, Forest department, Mining department and Revenue department in the district for preparation of District Survey Report as per the sustainable Sand mining guidelines to ensure identification of areas of aggradations or deposition where mining can be allowed; and identification of areas of erosion and proximity to infrastructural structures and installations where mining should be prohibited and calculation of annual rate of replenishment and allowing time for replenishment after mining in that area. Every efforts have been made to cover sand mining locations, areas & overview of Mining activity in the district with all it's relevant features pertaining to geology & mineral wealth in replenish-able and non-replenish-able areas of rivers, stream and other sand sources. The mineral potential is calculated based on field investigation & geology of the catchment area of the river or streams. Also as per the site conditions and locations, depth of minable mineral is defined. The area for removal of the mineral in a river or stream is decided depending on geomorphology & other factors, it can be 50% to 60% of the area of a particular river or stream. Other constituents like clay and silt are excluded as waste while calculating the mineral potential of particular river or stream. This District Survey Report shall form the basis for application for environment clearance, preparation of reports and appraisal of projects. The report shall be updated once every five years. Ordinary sand other than sand use for prescribed purposes and some other minerals have been specified as minor mineral in Sec 3(E) of The Mines and Minerals ( Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The Central Government in addition to some other minor minerals have also declared the ordinary earth (used for filling or leveling purposes in construction or embankments, roads, railways and buildings) and brick earth as the minor minerals. The Government of Punjab vide notification no. S.O.22/P.A.9/1996/S.3/2008 dated 28.03.2008 have acquired the rights of ordinary clay, ordinary sand other than sand use for prescribed purposes, brick earth and ordinary earth (used for filling or leveling purposes in construction or embankments, roads, railways and buildings) in addition to some other minor minerals.. 1. INTRODUCTION :- Bāgalkot district is an administrative district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The district headquarters is located in the town of Bagalkote. The district is located in northern Karnataka and borders Belgaum, Gadag, Koppal, Raichur and Bijapur. The new Bagalkote district was carved out of Bijapur in 1997 via Government of Karnataka directive Notification RD 42 LRD 87 Part III.[1] The bifurcated Bagalkote district consists of eight taluks — Badami, Bagalkote, Bilagi, RabkaviBanhatti, Hunagund, Ilkal, Jamakhandi and Mudhol.[2] Historically, Badami which is part of Bagalkote was the capital of the Chalukyan Empire of South India under Pulakeshin I, who conquered the district in 550 CE. Bagalkot's Badami taluk remained the seat of the throne of the Chalukyas from 550 CE — 753 CE, when Chalukya king Kirtivarman II was overthrown by the Rashtrakutas. Remnants of Chalukyan art and architecture are important tourist attractions in Bagalkote. Pattadakallu has many UNESCO World Heritage temples built by Vikramaditya II, while Aihole, which lies on the banks of the Malaprabha River, is an important temple town with over 140 temples belonging to both the early and later Chalukya times. The cave temples of Badami Cave Temples and the Jain temples of Rashtrakutas at Lokapura and Bilgi are also famous. Cottage industries occupy a predominant position in Bagalkote. The district is popular for its silk and handloom industries. Ghataprabha River, Malaprabha River and Krishna River flow through the district. Koodalasangama lies at the point of confluence of rivers Krishna and Malaprabha. Like most districts in India, Bagalkote is headed by a Deputy Commissioner, with various Tahalsidars heading individual taluks in the district. The Samadhi of 12th-century social reformist Basavanna, known for his crusade against caste exploitation, is located in Koodalasangama, a town in the taluk of Hungund. 2. PHYSICAL FEATURES & GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: The district of Bagalkot is situated entirely on the North Karnataka Plateau, which is part of the larger Deccan Plateau. Located in north-central Karnataka, Bagalkot is surrounded by Belgaum District to the west, Bijapur District and Gulbarga District to the north and north- east, Raichur District to the east and Koppal District, Gadag District and Dharwad District to the south-east, south and south-west respectively. It is positioned at 16°12′N 75°45′E and covers an area of 6593 km². Bagalkot district has seven taluks — Bagalkot, Badami, Hunagunda, Mudhol, Jamkhandi, Bilgi, and Mahalingpur.[2] The average elevation in this area reaches approximately 610 m. The climate is warm and dry throughout the year and rainfall is scarce. Bagalkot district receives the lowest rainfall annually in Karnataka. The average rainfall in the region is approximately 318 mm annually.[10] The months of September and December account for about 52% of the total annual rainfall. Bagalkot is devoid of large canopy tree vegetation; the region is semi-arid. The Krishna River, Ghataprabha River and Malaprabha River flow through the region but are non perennial. Soil in the area can be categorised as either the majority black or minority red.[6] Black soil retains moisture and is often used for the cultivation of cotton. Rabi and jowar are primarily cultivated in Bagalkot, as are groundnut, cotton, maize, bajra, wheat, sugarcane and tobacco.[11] The district is also rich in mineral wealth. The village of Kaladgi, located 24 km from the town of Bagalkot, harbours copper. Iron ore also exists in the southern part of the district. Like much of Karnataka, the gneiss is the most common rock family. Common rock types in the region include greenstone, quartzite, sandstone and limestone. The dry climate makes the region susceptible to drought and crop failure. Bagalkot has not been affected by major seismic activity due to it being located in the stable Zone II. A. Brief details of Bagalkot: Country INDIA STATE KARNATAKA HEADQUATERS BAGALKOT TALUKAS Bagalkote, Guledgudda, Badami, Bilgi, Hungund, Jamkhandi, Mudhol AREA 6,593 km2 (2,546 sq mi) POPULATION Total -1,891,009 Density - 290/km2 (740/sq mi) LANGUAGES Official - Kannada TIME ZONE IST (UTC +5.30) PIN 587101-587325 TELEPHONE CODE +91 (0)8354 VEHICLE REGISTRATION KA-29 B. GENERAL PROFILE OF BAGALKOT DISTRICT Geographical area in sq.kms 6593 sq.Kms Number of Revenue Blocks 06 Number of Sub Divisions 02 Number of Educational blocks 06 Number of Gram Panchayat 198 Number of Taluk Panchayat 06 Number of Assembly Constituencies 07 Number of Zilla Panchayat Constituencies 36 Number of Towns (CMC 5, TMC 5, TPC 5) 15 Number of Wards 270 Number of Revenue Villages 602 C. Population : According to the 2011 census Bagalkot district has a population of 1,890,826,[12] roughly equal to the nation of Lesotho or the US state of West Virginia. This gives it a ranking of 249th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 288 inhabitants per square kilometre (750/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 14.46%.[12] Bagalkot has a sex ratio of 984 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 69.39%. Bagalkot is the second largest district in the Belgaum Division and the 15th most populous district in Karnataka. With over 1,651,892 inhabitants (of which 28.97% were urban), Bagalkot accounts for over 18% of the total population of the Belgaum Division. Bagalkot has 6 taluks, comprising a total of 18 hoblies and 627 villages. Of the 6 taluks, two are categorised as "More Backward Taluk" and one as "Most Backward Taluk". The district has 163 Gram Panchayats and 12 urban agglomerations. Bagalkot, with a decadal growth rate of about 19% is one of the ten fastest growing districts in Karnataka. Over 86% of the population in the district is Hindu, while 11% of the population is Muslim. Jains account for a little over 1% of the population, while Christians account for 0.17%. Scheduled Castes and Tribes constitute about 17% of the total population. Communal tensions are fairly uncommon in Bagalkot. Kannada, the state language of Karnataka, is the most widely spoken language in the district.