Geographical analysis

Abstract

Abstract Slums are common features of urban areas. It is known fact that industrialization and migration are the main reasons for the growth of slums. These sub standard areas, where the poorest of the poor people are living are hazardous not only for slum dwellers but also for other civilians of urban centers. The quality of life of slum dwellers is thus a grave matter of concern for administrators and planners etc. In Belagavi city, there are 58 municipal wards. Among these, 51 slums are located in 30 wards and these are divided as notified and nonnotified slums. There are 32 notified and 19 Non-notified slums. Population of both slums is 57214 and number of households in slums is 12082.Total population of the Belagavi city is 4,90,045 and the percentage of the slum population is 11.67%. In the study region slums are named as “Kolageri”. New Gandhi nagar slum which is in Ward number 50 is having highest population of 8173. This is very old slum in the city and is located at center of the city along the NH4 and Railway line. In this slum, houses are very congested. People are having least number of basic amenities and enjoying low quality of life. In the present study an attempt is made to know the quality of life of slum dwellers. To know the quality of life of slum dwellers composite index method has been used. Total 73 respondents have been chosen for primary survey to know the quality of life of respondents and total 14 variables are employed in composite index on the basis of composite score Quality of life is decided.

Key words: Slum Dwellers, Quality of Life, Weightage value, Variable, Composite Index.