THE PERCEPTION STUDY OF WATER SUPPLY AND DRAINAGE IN THE CITY OF BHUBANESWAR

The urban population of India was 37.11crs as per the Census count of 2011 showing a decadal growth of 31.82% in comparison to the on 12.3% and 17.7% growth in rural population and overall population respectively (Planning Commission, 2014). The maximum growth in population has been witnessed in class I cities. Bhubaneswar is a Class-I as well as the largest and the most populous city of Odisha. During the period 2001-11 the density of population in the city has increased at a rapid pace of 24.86% to 3553 persons per sq km. Apart from natural growth ,rural urban migration to the city is being influenced by better infrastructure like schools and colleges, hospitals, housing, roads, electricity, water supply, drainage etc. All the above mentioned factors are simultaneously witnessing pressure due to rising number of users. Water supply and organized drainage system are vital components for any human settlement. Lack of quality water supply and poor drainage and sewerage system can lead to multiple health hazards. An estimate puts that globally 2.5 billion people do not have access to safe drinking water and improved sanitation facilities (UNICEF /WHO, 2009). The above situation calls for an urgent attention of the urban planners in our country to make adequate provision for safe drinking water supply along with improved drainage and sanitation to ensure the well-being of its inhabitants