ASSESSMENT OF DRINKING WATER AVAILABILITY AND DEMAND IN CITY AREA OF DUNGARPUR DISTRICT IN RAJASTHAN

This study evaluates the status of drinking water sources, supply and demand in the city area of Dungarpur district of Rajasthan, a hill-dominated region facing challenges in water accessibility. Data on water source types, their capacities, daily water supply, population figures and water demand were collected and analysed. The study calculates the per capita availability of drinking water (LPCD) and compares it with national benchmarks. Findings reveal significant disparities in water distribution across different wards of the Dungarpur city, with most of the wards falling below the recommended LPCD standards. The analysis highlights critical gaps in the current water supply infrastructure and provides recommendations for sustainable water resource management tailored to the region’s geographical and socio-economic context.