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Gandhinagar District
The major crop cultivated in the study area are mostly Cotton (Gossypium herbaceum) and vegetables
and in some area Castor (Ricinus communis), Wheat (Triticum aestivum), Bajra (Pennisetum
glaucum), and other crops like Mung (Phaseolus aureus), Til (Sesamum indicum), Guar (Cyamopsis
tetragonalobus). Water for agriculture is essentially from bore wells which draw water from upto 700
feet (~213 m) and Narmada Canal waters through the Sujalam Sufalam and Narmada Yojana schemes
respectively.

Mehsana District
The major crops cultivated are Wheat, Bajra, Jowar and other crops like Cotton and Castor in some
areas. Also the species crops i.e. Mustard which are abundant in Visnagar and Unjha talukas also
Jeera & Chilly are abundant in Mahesana taluka. Some portion of Vijapur taluka in study area had
Potato crops. Agriculture here is through bore wells which abstract groundwater from a range
between 400 to 1000 feet (~123 m 305 m) and the Narmada Canal.

Patan District
The major crops cultivated are castor, mustard, & cotton also other crops grown are jira, bajra, wheat,
jowar for fodder and fennel. In some area pulses like Mung, Tuver, Arad, Guwar and vegetables.
Water for agriculture is sourced from Narmada Canal or bore wells whose depth ranges from 400 to
1000 feets.

Ahmedabad District
In this region the major crop cultivated were, Wheat, Jowar, Bajra and other crops like Castor, Cotton.
Also the spices like Jeera, Mustard and Chilly. The irrigation is essentially through the ground water.

Plantation
The plantation class covered 69 sq.km. of land covering more in Gandhinagar and the part of Mehsana
district specifically stretch from Mehsana to Kadi Taluka.
The plantation were mostly of Chikoo (Manilkara zapota), Lemon (Citrus limonum), Amla (Emblica
officinalis), and Mango (Mangifera indica).
Wastelands

Land without Scrubs


The class Land without Scrub denotes land having no or sparse vegetation. This class covered 0.62
per cent of the area.
Water Bodies
It was observed that water body covered 16.7 sq.km. of land within study area.

Rivers
Gandhinagar
The only river Sabarmati flows through the study area as shown in map on the south-east region.
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Mehsana
Three rivers i.e. Rupen, Pushpavati and Khari are the major rivers flowing in our study area towards
south-west direction.
Patan
The rivers Saraswati and Khari and its tributories flows through the study area towards south-westerly
direction.
Vegetation Cover
The vegetation cover region was the same for all the districts which was wide spread along the river
and near the habitation. They were dominated by ravenous vegetation like Capparis deciduas, Acacia
nilotica, Prosopis juliflora etc. Along the habitation it was dominated by Prosopis juliflora.
4.3.6

Class wise Area Statistics

The area statistics of these classes are presented in Table 4-3.

Table 4-3: Area Statistic for Land use / Landcover Categories in the Study Area
S.
No.

Primary
Classification

1.

Built-up Land or
Habitation

2.

Agricultural Land

Secondary
Classification

Ha.

~km2

~%

Residential /
Commercial

15546.47

155.46

3.26

Industrial

3006.64

30.07

0.63

Crop Land/Fallow
Land

393140

3931.4

82.43

Plantations

6981.49

69.81

1.46

2962.57

29.63

0.62

1671.31

16.71

0.36

River Beds

3102.51

31.03

0.65

Vegetation

50524

505.24

10.59

Wastelands

Land without Scrub

5.

Water Bodies

Reservoir / Lakes /
Ponds / Tanks

6.

4.3.7

Vegetation Cover

Area, Secondary Class

Area, Primacy Class


Ha.

~km2

~%

18553.11

185.53

3.89

400121.49

4001.21

83.89

2962.57

29.63

0.62

4773.82

47.74

1.01

50524

505.24

10.59

Final Map Preparation

The proportional presence of different land uses and land cover in terms of statistical percentages was
derived for the study area. Appropriate legends were used to represent the various categories of land
use and land cover, and were then written on the prepared land use and land cover maps.
This concluded the landuse identification and description component of the study.
The images classified into the above-mentioned classes for different regions of interest are given in
Photographs 4-1.

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Photographs 4-1: Photographs of Various Land uses of Study Area

Castor Crop in the Block Area

Brick Industry in the Field

Prosopis Julifora dominated area in the Blocks

Ravenous Area

Amla Plantation

Industrial Area Near Chattral

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4.3.8

DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

Important Features within the Study Area

There is no Biosphere Reserve, National Park, Sanctuary or Reserved Forest within the study area.
However, details of the important features in the study area are provided in Table 4-4.

Table 4-4: Important Feature within the Study Area


S. No.

Features

Details falling within study area

National Park/Wildlife Sanctuary

No

Reserve Forest

No

Tiger Reserve/Elephant Reserve / Turtle Nesting Ground

No

Core Zone of Biosphere Reserves

No

Habitat for migratory birds

No

Estuary/Sea/Lakes/Reservoir/Dams/streams/River

Details given in Section 4.3.9

Mangroves

No

Mountains/Hills

No

Archaeological sites/Monuments

Details given in Section 4.3.10

10

Defence Installation

No

11

Industries

In study area majority of Industrial


area is located on SH-41 Stretched
from Chattral to Nandasan and
Chattral to Kadi

12

Airports

No

13

Railway Lines

Provided in Section 2.3.2

14

National/ State Highway

Provided in Section 2.3.2

4.3.9

Major Water Bodies in the Study Area

The major surface water bodies in study area are listed below and some photographs are shown in
Photographs 4-2.
River/Canal

Chekaria River
Saraswati River
Khari River
Pushpavati River
Rupen River
Sabarmati River
Narmada Main Canal
Narmada Branch Canals

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Photographs 4-2: Photographs of Major Water Bodies in the Study Area

Chekaria River, Near Sariyad

Surkha River, Near Bhutia Wasan

Pushpavati River, Near Mehsana

FAE WP at Saraswati River, Near Patan

Narmada Canal near Patan

Rupen River, Near Mehsana

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Archeological Site within the Study Area

The following archeological sites are located in study area

4.4

Rani Vav - a step well situated in Patan


Sahastralinga Talav Patan
Shaikh Farid Dargah, Patan
Sun Temple at Modhera, Mehsana

Meteorology

The climate of this region is characterized by a hot summer and general dryness except in the
southwest monsoon season. The year may be divided into four seasons. The cold season from
December to February is followed by the hot season from March to middle of June. The period from
middle of June to September is the southwest monsoon season. October and November constitute
the post-monsoon or retreating monsoon season.
4.4.1

Long Term Meteorology

The interpretation of climatic data is based on the long-term climatological tables (1961 1990)
published by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and the climatological interpretations provided
in the District Gazetteer of Ahmedabad (Published in 1984). A copy of the long-term climatological
data is enclosed as Annexure 2.
Temperature
The period from March to May is one of continuous increase in temperatures. May is generally the
hottest month with a mean daily maximum temperature of about 41.7C and mean daily minimum of
about 26.2C. The weather is intensely hot in summer and on some days the day temperature may
reach up to 45C. The highest temperature recorded at Ahmedabad is 47.8C on 27th May 1916.
From November, both day and night temperatures begin to decrease rapidly. January is generally the
coldest month with the mean daily maximum temperature at about 28.3C and mean daily minimum
at about 11.9C. Cold waves sometimes affect the region in association with the passage of western
disturbances across North India. On such occasions, the minimum temperature sometimes drops down
to 6-7C. the lowest temperature recorded at Ahmedabad is 2.2C on 6th February 1920.
Wind
Long term wind direction data is presented in Table 4-5. During June to September, that is during
the monsoon season wind blows mostly from south-west. During the period from October to February,
both the morning and evening winds are mostly from northeast. During March to May wind mostly
blows from north-west predominantly.

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Table 4-5: Predominant Wind Direction IMD Ahmedabad (1961 1990)


Predominant Wind
Month

First
Morning

Second

Third

Evening

Morning

Evening

Morning

Evening

January

NE/ CLAM

NW

NE

February

CALM

NW

NE/E

NW

NE

March

NW

NW

CALM

April

NW

NW

CALM

SW

May

NW

SW

SW

NW

June

SW

SW

July

SW

SW

August

SW

SW

NW/CALM

September

NW

SW

SW

NW

October

CALM

CALM

NW

NW

November

CALM

CALM

NE

December

NE

CALM

NE / NW

Rainfall
The distribution of rainfall in the region, which includes the study area, is uneven. Average rainfall in
the region is 762.7 mm. About 93 percent of the annual rainfall in the region is received during the
southwest monsoon months i.e. June to September. July is the rainiest month.
The annual average rainfall is about 762.7 mm. Maximum rainfall in any one month was recorded in
the month of July in year 1905 which was about 952.5 mm. July is having maximum number of rainy
days i.e. 11.2.
Cloud Cover
The area remains cloudy between June - September, which is the active period of the monsoon
season. During this time all clouds cover is between 4.3 to 6.6 Oktas during day time and 3.9 to 6.3
Oktas during night time.
Humidity
Most humid conditions are found in the monsoons, followed by post-monsoons, winter and summer in
that order. Mornings are more humid than evenings and humidity ranges from a high of 74-87% in
monsoon mornings to a low of 20-45% in summer evenings. During post-monsoon season, in morning
humidity remains between 55-64% and in the evening it remains between 35-37%.

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Table 4-6: Average Meteorological Condition at IMD Ahmedabad (1961 1990 )


Mean Daily Temperature
Month

Max

January

Min

28.3

11.9

Relative
Humidity
(%),

Relative
Humidity
(%),

Morning

Evening

0.2

59

32

Rainfall
(mm)
Monthly
Total

No. of
Rainy days

1.8

February

30.9

14.0

1.1

0.1

53

25

March

35.8

18.9

1.0

0.1

49

20

April

39.8

23.5

2.7

0.2

54

20

May

41.7

26.2

15.1

0.7

65

23

June

38.5

27.1

98.7

4.2

74

45

July

33.4

25.6

262.3

11.2

85

67

August

31.9

24.7

239.6

10.8

87

71

September

33.7

24.2

108.9

5.3

82

58

October

36.0

21.0

16.2

0.4

64

37

November

33.1

16.6

11.5

0.6

55

35

December

29.6

13.2

3.8

0.2

60

35

Total

762.7

34.0

Average

34.4

20.6

4.4.2

Site Specific Meteorology

Baseline meteorological data representing the summer season 2012 has been collected at different
locations within the 30 block area. The parameters for which data has been collected are:

Wind Speed
Wind direction
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Cloud Cover

Methodology for Collection of Meteorological Parameters


Hourly meteorological data (wind speed, wind direction, temperature, and relative humidity) were
collected during summer season 2012 by installing manual meteorological station at Mehsana inside
the block area. Cloud cover was collected at interval of four hour. Methodology for meteorological
data collection is given in Table 4-7.
Table 4-7: Monitoring Methodology of Meteorological data
Parameters

Sampling
equipment

Range of
measurement

Wind Speed

Cup Counter
Anemometer

(0 to 65)

Wind Direction

Wind vane

in m/s
(0 to 357) degree
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Methodology

0.25 m/s
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Parameters

Temperature

Sampling
equipment

Range of
measurement

Thermometer

(-40 to 60)
in degree Celsius

Relative Humidity

Relative Humidity
meter

(0 to 99 %)

Cloud Cover

in percent

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Sensitivity/
Detection Limit

Methodology

0.1C
3%
-

Visual Inspection by
the observer

Baseline Meteorological Data


As per requirement of Terms of Reference, the hourly baseline meteorological data were collected by
setting up meteorological station at Mehsana. A photograph of meteorological station is shown in
Photographs 4-3.
Meteorological data shows that mean average wind speed during study period are 9.4 km/hr.
Wind rose prepared for study period is shown as Figure 4-1. It can be observed that during study
period wind blows mostly from West direction.
Mean average temperature recorded during study period was 31.8C with mean maximum
temperature of 39.3C and mean minimum of 25.3C.
The mean average relative humidity recorded was 41.2% with mean maximum humidity of 64.1% and
mean minimum of 21.1%.
The data obtained during the study period using mechanized meteorological data collection instrument
has then been compiled to obtain average data. Compiled mean meteorological data is represented in

Table 4-8.
Table 4-8: Mean Meteorological Data for Summer Season 2012
Time

Temp C

Humidity %

Wind Speed
(m/sec)

Wind Speed
(km/hr)

Cloud
Cover

Wind
Direction

0:00

29.2

43.5

2.5

8.8

0.9

1:00

28.6

46.2

2.4

8.6

0.9

2:00

27.6

48.9

2.3

8.4

1.0

3:00

27.2

52.4

2.6

9.2

1.0

4:00

26.5

55.6

2.3

8.4

1.2

W/WNW

5:00

25.8

59.0

2.5

8.9

1.2

WNW

6:00

25.3

61.3

2.3

8.2

1.2

WNW

7:00

25.7

64.1

2.4

8.5

1.2

8:00

27.2

62.5

2.4

8.5

1.3

WNW

9:00

29.4

57.9

2.6

9.2

1.1

WNW

10:00

31.8

50.4

2.6

9.3

1.1

WNW

11:00

33.3

43.3

2.7

9.6

1.0

12:00

35.3

37.5

2.8

10.0

1.0

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Time

Temp C

Humidity %

Wind Speed
(m/sec)

Wind Speed
(km/hr)

Cloud
Cover

Wind
Direction

13:00

36.7

31.6

3.0

10.6

1.0

14:00

37.8

27.5

3.0

10.9

0.9

WNW

15:00

38.7

24.3

3.1

11.3

0.9

WNW

16:00

39.3

22.1

3.1

11.1

0.9

WNW

17:00

38.8

21.1

3.0

10.8

0.9

WNW

18:00

37.9

21.9

2.7

9.9

0.9

WNW

19:00

35.8

24.1

2.6

9.4

0.9

WNW

20:00

33.6

27.1

2.4

8.7

0.9

W/WNW

21:00

31.7

31.2

2.4

8.5

0.9

W/WNW

22:00

30.6

36.1

2.5

8.9

0.9

23:00

29.9

39.6

2.6

9.3

0.9

W/WNW

31.8

41.2

2.6

9.4

1.0

Average/
Predominant

Photographs 4-3: Photographs of Meteorological Station set up at Mehsana

Meteorological Station at Mehsana

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Figurre 4-1: Wind Rose Diagra


am
NOTE: Frequencies indicate directions from wh
hich the wind is blowing.

4.5

Ambientt Air Quality


y

4.5.1

Season and
a
Period fo
or Monitorin
ng

The Ambient
A
Air Qu
uality Monitorin
ng was carried
d out for summ
mer season 20
012 as mandatted by ToR
issued
d by EAC (Indu
ustry II). Ambient Quality Monitoring
M
wass taken at 14 different
d
locations within the
e
study area.
4.5.2

Selected
d Sampling Stations
S

ocations for Am
mbient Air Qua
ality Monitoring were decide
ed based on th
he guidelines given
g
in the
The lo
EIA manual
m
prepare
ed by MoEF. Fo
or this EIA, th
he purpose is to
t ascertain the baseline polllutant
concentrations in am
mbient air. Acccordingly, the criterion was selected to asscertain qualityy of air at
ettlements (residential areass). Fourteen lo
ocations were selected for carrying
c
out
importtant human se
ambie
ent air quality monitoring witthin study are
ea which are presented in Table
Ta
4-9 , Ph
hotographs

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AB

AD

AC

AE

AF

AH

AG

AI

AJ

AK

AL

AM

AN

AP

AO

AR

AQ

AT

AS

AU

AV

AW

To Dis
a

A
1

Wachhalwa

Dhanasra
Melusan
Kalodhi
Rakhao
Sadasan

To Palanp

Wagrod

ur

Morpa
Waria

Naita Mota
Rechvi
ST24 Naita
Nava
GW26

Velora

Ri
ve
r
Ch
ek
ara
i

AR
KH

R
IVE
A R

Sihol
Charup
Baluwa

Wadhasar

SUKH

To

Th

Odhwa

Kuder
Saruwa

Norta

Rajpur

Mehimadpur

Sankhari

Matpur

Sardarpura

PATAN
DISTRICT
Khimiana

Ilampur

Dabhri

AD
M
A

L
NA
CA

Sardarpura

Pali

Phichal
Manund

Jitora

Jasalpur

Shedhal

18
Tambolia

Satusana

Paloli

Khorsam
Gokharwa

Rampura

DHINOJ

Bhojasar

Kokasna

Gambhu

Modhera
ST17
SW13
GW18

Mithi Gharial

26
Delpura

27

Indla

AR
KH

Kansagar

sma

30
Dethli

31
Barieph

Mewad

Sujpura

19

Telavi

Memadpura
NL26

03

Sunvala
NL29

Balsasan

Nani Rantej
ST20
SW16
Phatepura
GW19

DISTRICT

Bamroli

02

Dangarwa

Ambasana

Moen
Jaspura
Indrapura

37

Dhandhalpur
Ghelara

Marushana

Nathpura

Mathasur
NL28

Nawapura

20-NORTH SOBHASAN EXT-II ML

Mota Poara

Rajpura

21-LANGHANJ ML
22-SANGANPUR ML

Ithla

23-JOTANA-WAROSAN ML
24-JOTANA-SOUTH ML

Amja

Nadri

Mubarakpur

Balwa
Golthara

To G
andh
inaga
r

Pansar
Ambaopura

To Gandhinagar

Unawa
To Gandhinagar

Jhulasan

Aluwa

25-MANSA EXT-I ML

Chandisan

Mokasan

26-CHARADA ML
27-PATAN PEL

Bilesar
Dhanot

SCALE

28-PATAN-THARAD PEL
29-CHARADA MANSA EXT-I PEL

Idarad

To
Kalo

To

Lunasan

Rangpurda
Siapura
Dudhai

Borisana

13
5
Jetpur

Phuletra

Karsanpura

Daran

Adraj Merda

Meana

Wamaj

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18-NORTH SOBHASAN EXT-I ML

Gunma

Amrapar

Chadareda

Chhatral
Nani Kari

Lohar

Manikpur

Sobhasa

Paliyad
Soja

Sujatpura

Darno Morwa

17-LANGHNAJ-WADASMA ML

Waru

Burasari

45

46

Karjisan
Bhaupura

Babajipura

Sedardi

16-WEST MEWAD ML

Warsora

GANDHINAGAR DISTRICT

Khoraj

Kota

Irana
AA11
ST5
GW6

Charol

44

15-EAST SOBHASAN ML

Badpura

Maka Khad

Sabdalpura

Nardipur

KADI

Viraj

14-NORTH SOBHASAN PART A + B ML

Golthra

Rampura

Jamla

Narol

Kundal

Kaswa

Fatepur
AA8 MANSA
ST3
GW2

Indarpura

Vera

Ghumasan

Rajpur

Khad Morwa

Govindpura

Takia

Sadra

Sedarana

Itadra

Saldi

Warsama

Aldesan

43

Solia

Kharna

Khata Amba

Kherpur

Sarsav
NL32

Adundra
Dewusna

Thalod
ST28
SW23
GW29

Parsa

17

Jamnapur

Nawapura
Jisalpur

Balasar

41

Chararu

Dangarwa

Utwa
Doria

LANGHNAJ
AA10
NL34
ST14
SW8
GW14

Anandpura

Mokhasan

Sangpura
Jivapura

13
Amarpura

41

To

m
ga
m
ra
Vi

GHOJARIA

Parbatpura

SH

39

26

Samowu
Parusma

Wagosan

12

Kukwao
Damodari Na Para
Kameshwarpura

SH73

Badalpur
Balwantpura

Juni Sheravi

Digri

Hathipura

Mewu

13-MANSA ML

Vera

Palri Vihar

Dilwara
Kanbha
AA4
ST10
SW5
GW10
Padhra
CHARARA
Ajol
AA5
ST2
SW6
GW1
Lodra
Ridrol
Dhamer
AA6 Kuwadra
AA7
ST11
ST4
Bapupula
SW2
SW3
GW11
GW3

Dhadhusan

Ganeshpura
Kiol

Bhatasan

Nagarasan

Kharna

21

Nandasan

Bhoyani Na Para

Bilodra
AA3
ST1
SW1
GW9

Titodan

12-NANDASAN EXT-I ML

Delwad

06

Suraj

Chhalesra

Ratanpura

38

Dhanali
NL14

Dholasan
Alampur

Madrisana

08
Navi Sheravi

Narayanpura

25

29

Kotari

PILWAI

SH55

WASA

Haranhora

05

Tundali
NL15

Mudarda
NL13

Dhamanva

71

Banti

Bhesana

36

42

ST12 Dharusen
GW12

Padharia

Sanganpur

11-MEHSANA CITY EXT-II ML

VIJAPUR
Khalusa

Charasan

Merali Vihar
Vihar

Mulsan

Kochwa
NL9

10-WEST SOBHASAN ML

Kolaora

Kukarwara

22

Jagudan
NL8

Boriavi

AHMEDABADJethipara
Nadisala

40

24

Udalpur

SH

Mokapura
Rudatal

35

Amarpura

Ubkhal
AA2
ST8 GW7

Dabhla

15

AA9
SW7

Punasan

Maknaj

L
NA
CA

Gunjala

34

09

16

01

Motipara
Gerita

Sokhra
Deora

Kamalpur

09-SOBHASAN ML

Gawara

Warasen
Asrota

Gujala

Kadvasan
NL3
Kherva

Sobhasan
Sakhpurda

Khara

Pamol

Ganpatpura

Ditasan
Linch
NL6
Geratpur
ST16
Akhaj
SW11
Martoli
Rajpur
Bhakoria
Santhal
Rantej
Kalka
Mota
GW17
Kasalpura
NL16
NL30 Kanpura
Dholasan
Ambasan 23
Modipura
Jotana
SW18
NL10 Jetalpur
GW15
GW23 Tejpura
Chalauwa
Baliyasan
Akwa
ST23 SW17
04
NL4
Ranipura
KATOSAN
NL7 Khadolpur
Ambliyasan
Abapura
Jipura
ST15 Ambasan
Diwanpura
NL5
Bhansaria
SW10
Bhatriya
07
Virsoda
NL12
Jakasana
Jomang
SW12
NL27
Dabsar
Slrosan
DA

33

Detroi

08-NANDASAN-LANGHNAJ ML

Malosan

Lachhri

Daorasan

Sametra

Ajabpura

MA
RA
NA

32

Kherwara

Thumthal

Rampura

07-LINCH EXT-II ML

Talosan

Dagawaria

Aliasan Megha

Heduva Hanumant 11
NL2
Rupal

Palavasan
NL1

Warosan

Gokalpura

Ruppur

Abhrampur

Kelisana

To C
hana

Indrap
NL31
ST19
SW14
GW32

14

Mareda

Laxmipura
NL19

20

06-LINCH EXT-I ML

Rangakoi
Kamalpur Gothva

Mangrora

Ucharpi

Lakhawad
NL33

05-LINCH ML

Guchhi

Kara

21

Charasan

Chitrora Mota

Kukas

Devinapura
NL20

Balol
Nandasa

Bechrpura
ST25
GW21

SH

29

10

Nagalpur

19
SH

Dhanpura

Kalri

Gothwa

SAMPLING LOCATIONS
Ambient Air Location
Ground Water
Surface Water
Noise Level
Soil

Kamona

Viramgam

Hendwa Rajgar

R
IVE Jipura
I R
Ghamanpura
Palaj
NL17

Chhatasan

28

Morwad

Raolapura

Chitrorapura

NL35

04-KADI EXT-II ML

Bakarpur
Ghagret

Bilia

Basna

Dela

Maguna

Deloli
NL18

Undela

Sujanpura

Dharpura

Saola

Saduthala

Piludra Para

Dediasan

03-KADI EXT-I ML

Kuwasna

6
SH5

Saduthala
Nungar

02-KADI ML

MEHSANA DISTRICT

Randala

Kansarakui

MEHSANA

Hingloj Na Pura

Ranchhodpura

Delwara
Doriwara

ER
RIV

Piludra

Panchot

Bodla

Ranela

Jetpura
GW24

Poyara

Bhalak

SH71

25

Adiwara

01-JOTANA ML

Ralisan

Susi

Dadhial

Motab

SH134

Vija purda
Dedarda

Surpura

EN

Taoria

Hardesan

Kanoda
NL22

Bhalgamda

Khakhla
Khambel

Nani Dau

Tareti
Kamalpur

Maniari

24

P
RU

Palodar

Alora

Ambliapura

Chhamichha

Panchasar
Ambala

Moti Dau

Chhathiarda

Sunsar
NL24

Merwara

Takodi

Mandali
NL11

VISNAGAR

Ghard

Itoda

23

Kasa

Bamsana

AA12
ST13
SW9 Buta Palri
GW16
14

Reservoir / Lakes / Ponds / Tanks


River Beds

Putgam

Chaveli

Dharpura

Bhatsar
Bhat Wasna

Waru

Bhandu

Rupal

SH
Dharwa 55

Dhanodara
NL23

Vadavli

Delmar
ST21
GW28

g
na

Residential / Commercial

Valam

Gorad

Lanwa

Mitha

Ranasan

Brahmanwara

21

22

RIV
ER

20

Karora

Kamboi Solanki

SH55

18

Virta

Palasar

Jilia

Nawa

Sodhao

d
Va

Kharasda

Datkarori

Pipal
Mandlop

To

ar

Dawara

Dharmora

KH
AR
I

Jasomao

Jetal Wasna

Shelavi

Dantarwara

19

Water Bodies
Hasnapur
Lakhmipura

Bokarwara

Kesni

Dhonodharda

Ramghar

Nawapura

Kanthravi

Phichal

I
AT
AW

R
VE
RI

Sarsao

CHANASMA

Gowana

M
SH
PU

Wasai

Built-up / Habitation

Aithor

Unauwa

Ranuj

Ruppura

Khari Gharial

Symbol /
Colour

Secondary Class
Canal

Surpura
Sander

Sojitra

Shedha

Shewala

Primary Class

Dabhi

Galoli Wasna

To Harij

UNJHA

Hamidpur

Gadosan

Mithi Waori

Jamanpur

LAND USE / LAND COVER CLASSES


Sihi

Sabosan

28

Railway Line

To Vija
pur
To Vija
pur

RA
NA

Boratwara

Kani
Visal Wasna
Sunak

Babasna

Samora

Gaja

r
To Palanpu

Khanpur Kori

Ganget

17

Road

Ka
lol

Kungher
ST18
GW27

Chandrumana
ST7
AA14
SW4
SW22
GW4

Borsan

Tundao

BALISANA
ST22
SW21
GW20

Ambliasan
Golapur

Bhalgam

Piluwara

Amundh

Mota Ramanda

Katpur

Aria

Kaliana

District Boundary

Nana Ramanda

Mandotri

Chamarwara

Khari Waori

Tornipur

Kurija

Ravidra

Santi

Digri

Piplana

Manka

Dharpur
Dungri

Sherpur

Manpur
Khanpur

Malsund

27

To

30

Sarer

Runi

PATAN

Visol

SH41

Sankra

Bhalana

R
RIVE

Bhadrada
Badipur
AA13
Bhemasan
ST6
27
GW5

Venjawara

Katra

I
WAT

Anawara
GW13

Chandalaj

SH
41

AS
SAR

Matarwari

Wadli

Dharnoj

Chadasna
Deher
AA2
ST9 GW8

Hajipur

Study Area

Lindi

Kamliwara

Dudha Rampura

Symbol / Colour

Name

Diadarda

Roda

16

LEGEND

Wanasan

Kuntawara

Sagoria

Hanmahpura

15

Hison

SARASWATI RIVER

Dunawara

Nana
ST29
SW15
GW22

Ajimana

Khalipur

Khanprada

ad
o R11

14

Sujnipur

Tajpur

Wansa

13

GW25

Wamia

Gulwasha

SH
1
89

a
ar

Warera

pur
han

12

Aghar

Raghnathpura

Masa

10

Takwasna
Bhutia wasna

Bepadhar

Wasna Balochpur

Kotavad
ST26
SW20

Kasa

ARA
RIVE
R

I
AR
KH

Sanodarda

Kibuwa
Malarpur

GW30

Dhanera
BANASKANTHA
Deoparc
7
R
DISTRICT Vithlod
VE
RI

Kaliana

SH
216

Kasra
ST27

Nidrora

Ruppura

Wadhi

Sariyad

Lakhnod
Waru

Ka
lo
l

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4-4 and also shown in Map 4.2. The proof of Setting up of all the sampling stations is attached as
Annexure 5.
Table 4-9: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Location Details
AAQM
Station

Location

Location where AAQ


station were set up

Name of Contact Person

AA 1

Ubkhal

Gram Panchayat Office

Mr. Ajay Patel

AA 2

Chadasana

Gram Panchayat Office

Kankuben J Prajapati (Sarpanch)

AA 3

Bilodra

Gram Panchayat Office

H.I. Thakore (Sarpanch)

AA 4

Dilwara

Gram Panchayat Office

Ishwarbhai Hirbhai (Dy. Sarpanch)

AA 5

Ajol

Gram Panchayat Office

Maheshbhai Tribhovandas Patel (Sarpanch)

AA 6

Lodra

Gram Panchayat Office

(Talati, Lodra Village Mansa)

AA 7

Ridrol

Gram Panchayat Office

Pravinsing. K Thakore (Dy. Sarpanch)

AA 8

Fatepura

Gram Panchayat Office

M. B. Dave (Talati, Mansa)

AA 9

Kherva

Gram Panchayat Office

Patel Kantibhai S

AA 10

Langhnaj

Gram Panchayat Office

Patel Madhuben Manubhai (Sarpanch)

AA 11

Irana

Gram Panchayat Office

Sarpanch

AA 12

Rupal

Gram Panchayat Office

Patel Nanubhai N (Sarpanch)

AA 13

Bhadrada

Gram Panchayat Office

Sarpanch

AA 14

Chandrumana

Gram Panchayat Office

Raval Madhuben Praveenbhai (Sarpanch)

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Photographs 4-4: Photographs of AAQ Sampling Stations

AAQ Station at Lodra Village

AAQ Station at Kherva Village

Grab Sample at Lodra Village

AAQ Station at Ubkhal Village

AAQ Station at Chadasana Village

AAQ Station at Dilwara Village

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AAQ Station at Ridrol Village

AAQ Station at Irana Village

Grab Sample at Dilwara Village

AAQ Station at Rupal Village

Sampling Frequency

The frequency of monitoring was 24 hrs twice a week at each station spread over the entire season
with gaseous samples being changed six times (at 8-hour intervals).
4.5.4

Parameters Monitored and Methods Used

The parameters monitored were PM10, PM2.5, Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Oxides (NOx),
Hydrocarbons and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). These parameters have been selected based
on the guidelines given by the MoEF. The detailed monitoring methodology for ambient air is given in
Table 4-10.

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Table 4-10: Methodology of Ambient Air Monitoring


Sampling
Parameters

Sampling
equipment

PM10

Respirable Dust
Sampler with
Cyclone & Flow
measurement

Analytical
Equipment

Electronic balance

Sensitivity/Detection
Limit

5 g/m3

Methodology

Gravimetric IS:
5182
(Part 23) 2006
Guideline for the
measurement of
ambient air
pollutant Volume 1 by CPCB, 2011,
Gravimetric

PM2.5

Fine Particulate
Sampler

Electronic balance

3 g/m3

SO2

Gaseous Flow
attachment with
RDS Sampler

Spectro
photometer

1.7 g/m3

Gaseous Flow
attachment with
RDS Sampler

Spectro
photometer

0.5 g/m3

HC

Grab samples

Gas
Chromatograph

1ppm

As per equipment
manual

VOC

Grab samples

Gas
Chromatograph

1ppm

As per equipment
manual

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Colorimetric IS:
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Result of Ambient Air Monitoring

Result of ambient air monitoring are given in Table 4-11

Table 4-11: Ambient Air Monitoring Results


Parameters & Results
Station
code

Location (CPCB Designation)

AA1

Ubkhal Village
(Industrial, Residential, Rural & Other Areas)

PM10 (100)
[24 Hours]

PM2.5 (60)
[24 Hours]

SO2 (80)
[24 Hours]

NOx (80)
[24 Hours]

THC (NS)
[Grab]

NMHC(NS)
[Grab]

VOC
[NS]

Maximum

90

42

12.6

30.1

1098

13

<0.25

Minimum

31

<8.0

<10.0

980

10

<0.25

Average

59

22

9.0

13.9

1031

10

<0.25

98%tile

87

41

12.1

27.7

1097

13

<0.25

Chadasana Village
(Industrial, Residential, Rural & Other Areas)

PM10 (100)
[24 Hours]

PM2.5 (60)
[24 Hours]

SO2 (80)
[24 Hours]

NOx (80)
[24 Hours]

THC (NS)
[Grab]

NMHC(NS)
[Grab]

VOC
[NS]

Maximum

88

48

11.5

21.4

1228

25

<0.25

Minimum

33

10

<8.0

<10.0

986

10

<0.25

Average

57

23

9.1

12.9

1046

11

<0.25

98%tile

87

45

11.3

20.8

1180

19

<0.25

Bilodra Village
(Industrial, Residential, Rural & Other Areas)

PM10 (100)
[24 Hours]

PM2.5 (60)
[24 Hours]

SO2 (80)
[24 Hours]

NOx (80)
[24 Hours]

THC (NS)
[Grab]

NMHC(NS)
[Grab]

VOC
[NS]

Maximum

97

49

12.8

27.5

1140

20

<0.25

Minimum

49

17

<8.0

<10.0

995

10

<0.25

Average

76

34

9.3

13.5

1060

12

<0.25

98%tile

97

48

12.5

24.8

1134

19

<0.25

AA2

AA3

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limits. Minimum Reportable Readings are 8 g /Nm3 for SO2, 10 g /Nm3 for NOx, 800g/Nm3 for
THCs, 10 g /Nm3 for NMHCs, and <0.25 mg/m3 for VOC

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Station
code

Location (CPCB Designation)

AA4

Dilwara Village
(Industrial, Residential, Rural & Other Areas)

PM10 (100)
[24 Hours]

PM2.5 (60)
[24 Hours]

SO2 (80)
[24 Hours]

NOx (80)
[24 Hours]

THC (NS)
[Grab]

NMHC(NS)
[Grab]

VOC
[NS]

Maximum

87

46

13.1

37.7

1090

23

<0.25

Minimum

28

12

<8.0

<10.0

980

10

<0.25

Average

60

29

10.1

15.3

1037

12

<0.25

98%tile

85

44

13.0

34.6

1088

22

<0.25

Ajol Village
(Industrial, Residential, Rural & Other Areas)

PM10 (100)
[24 Hours]

PM2.5 (60)
[24 Hours]

SO2 (80)
[24 Hours]

NOx (80)
[24 Hours]

THC (NS)
[Grab]

NMHC(NS)
[Grab]

VOC
[NS]

Maximum

82

45

12.8

34.7

1096

21

<0.25

Minimum

32

14

<8.0

<10.0

1006

10

<0.25

Average

58

25

9.8

13.1

1043

12

<0.25

98%tile

82

45

12.4

28.8

1092

21

<0.25

Lodra Village
(Industrial, Residential, Rural & Other Areas)

PM10 (100)
[24 Hours]

PM2.5 (60)
[24 Hours]

SO2 (80)
[24 Hours]

NOx (80)
[24 Hours]

THC (NS)
[Grab]

NMHC(NS)
[Grab]

VOC
[NS]

Maximum

94

44

11.9

22.4

1093

28

<0.25

Minimum

24

11

<8.0

<10.0

996

10

<0.25

Average

58

25

10.3

12.8

1041

13

<0.25

98%tile

93

41

11.9

21.9

1086

26

<0.25

Ridrol Village
(Industrial, Residential, Rural & Other Areas)

PM10 (100)
[24 Hours]

PM2.5 (60)
[24 Hours]

SO2 (80)
[24 Hours]

NOx (80)
[24 Hours]

THC (NS)
[Grab]

NMHC(NS)
[Grab]

VOC
[NS]

Maximum

94

30

13.2

25.5

1088

18

<0.25

Minimum

39

11

<8.0

<10.0

1015

10

<0.25

Average

70

19

10.9

12.4

1050

11

<0.25

AA5

AA6

AA7

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limits. Minimum Reportable Readings are 8 g /Nm3 for SO2, 10 g /Nm3 for NOx, 800g/Nm3 for
THCs, 10 g /Nm3 for NMHCs, and <0.25 mg/m3 for VOC

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Station
code

AA8

AA9

AA10

AA11

Location (CPCB Designation)

Note: All units are in g/Nm except VOCs, which are in mg/m3. Figures in brackets indicate CPCB
limits. Minimum Reportable Readings are 8 g /Nm3 for SO2, 10 g /Nm3 for NOx, 800g/Nm3 for
THCs, 10 g /Nm3 for NMHCs, and <0.25 mg/m3 for VOC

98%tile

94

30

13.0

21.5

1087

17

<0.25

Fatepura Village
(Industrial, Residential, Rural & Other Areas)

PM10 (100)
[24 Hours]

PM2.5 (60)
[24 Hours]

SO2 (80)
[24 Hours]

NOx (80)
[24 Hours]

THC (NS)
[Grab]

NMHC(NS)
[Grab]

VOC
[NS]

Maximum

96

38

12.6

22.3

1051

21

<0.25

Minimum

49

14

<8.0

<10.0

990

10

<0.25

Average

72

24

9.7

13.0

1029

11

<0.25

98%tile

95

38

12.5

20.7

1046

19

<0.25

Kherva Village
(Industrial, Residential, Rural & Other Areas)

PM10 (100)
[24 Hours]

PM2.5 (60)
[24 Hours]

SO2 (80)
[24 Hours]

NOx (80)
[24 Hours]

THC (NS)
[Grab]

NMHC(NS)
[Grab]

VOC
[NS]

Maximum

84

42

13.3

31.4

1097

17

<0.25

Minimum

44

16

<8.0

<10.0

1023

10

<0.25

Average

68

26

10.8

13.2

1060

11

<0.25

98%tile

83

41

13.3

28.6

1092

17

<0.25

Langhnaj Village
(Industrial, Residential, Rural & Other Areas)

PM10 (100)
[24 Hours]

PM2.5 (60)
[24 Hours]

SO2 (80)
[24 Hours]

NOx (80)
[24 Hours]

THC (NS)
[Grab]

NMHC(NS)
[Grab]

VOC
[NS]

Maximum

97

41

12.8

28.1

1113

28

<0.25

Minimum

40

12

<8.0

<10.0

1016

10

<0.25

Average

76

23

9.6

15.9

1075

12

<0.25

98%tile

97

40

12.5

27.8

1111

25

<0.25

Irana Village
(Industrial, Residential, Rural & Other Areas)

PM10 (100)
[24 Hours]

PM2.5 (60)
[24 Hours]

SO2 (80)
[24 Hours]

NOx (80)
[24 Hours]

THC (NS)
[Grab]

NMHC(NS)
[Grab]

VOC
[NS]

Maximum

74

35

12.9

29.6

1054

16

<0.25

Minimum

34

16

<8.0

<10.0

982

10

<0.25

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Parameters & Results


Station
code

AA12

AA13

AA14

Location (CPCB Designation)

Note: All units are in g/Nm except VOCs, which are in mg/m3. Figures in brackets indicate CPCB
limits. Minimum Reportable Readings are 8 g /Nm3 for SO2, 10 g /Nm3 for NOx, 800g/Nm3 for
THCs, 10 g /Nm3 for NMHCs, and <0.25 mg/m3 for VOC

Average

58

24

10.4

16.1

1018

11

<0.25

98%tile

73

33

12.7

28.5

1053

15

<0.25

Rupal-Haripura Village
(Industrial, Residential, Rural & Other Areas)

PM10 (100)
[24 Hours]

PM2.5 (60)
[24 Hours]

SO2 (80)
[24 Hours]

NOx (80)
[24 Hours]

THC (NS)
[Grab]

NMHC(NS)
[Grab]

VOC
[NS]

Maximum

92

40

11.8

32.4

1096

20

<0.25

Minimum

33

14

<8.0

<10.0

996

10

<0.25

Average

67

22

9.6

13.3

1047

11

<0.25

98%tile

89

36

12.4

28.8

1095

18

<0.25

Bhadrana Village
(Industrial, Residential, Rural & Other Areas)

PM10 (100)
[24 Hours]

PM2.5 (60)
[24 Hours]

SO2 (80)
[24 Hours]

NOx (80)
[24 Hours]

THC (NS)
[Grab]

NMHC(NS)
[Grab]

VOC
[NS]

Maximum

82

49

12.9

25.3

1094

17

<0.25

Minimum

41

18

<8.0

<10.0

1009

10

<0.25

Average

63

30

10.0

14.3

1036

11

<0.25

98%tile

81

48

12.6

23.3

1080

17

<0.25

Chandrumana Village
(Industrial, Residential, Rural & Other Areas)

PM10 (100)
[24 Hours]

PM2.5 (60)
[24 Hours]

SO2 (80)
[24 Hours]

NOx (80)
[24 Hours]

THC (NS)
[Grab]

NMHC(NS)
[Grab]

VOC
[NS]

Maximum

95

52

12.0

30.7

1107

14

<0.25

Minimum

43

20

<8.0

<10.0

998

10

<0.25

Average

74

34

10.4

15.0

1044

10

<0.25

98%tile

94

51

12.0

27.8

1098

13

<0.25

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A comparison of the above results with the value range indicators provided by CPCB

The average concentration of PM2.5 recorded at 14 locations ranged from19 g/m3 (Ridrol
village) to 34 g/m3 (Chandrumana and Bilodra Villages). All these values are within the
specified limit of CPCB (60 g/m3).
The average concentration of PM10 recorded at 14 locations ranged from 58 (Ajol Village) to
76 g/m3 (Bilodra Village). All these values are within the specified limit of CPCB (100 g/m3).
The average concentration of SO2 were found in range from 9.0 g/m3 (Ubkhal Village) to
10.9 g/m3 (Ridrol Village) All these values are within the specified limit of CPCB (80 g/m3
The average concentration of NOX were found in range from 16.1 g/m3 (Irana Village) to
12.4 g/m3 (Ridrol Village) All these values are within the specified limit of CPCB (80 g/m3

National Ambient air quality standards are given in Annexure 3. The detailed ambient air quality
monitoring results are given in Annexure 4.

4.6

Noise and Vibration

Ambient noise level is the background sound pressure level at a given location, normally specified as a
reference level to study a new intrusive sound source
Examples of background noises are environmental noises such as waves, traffic noise, alarms, people
talking, bio acoustic noise from animals or birds and mechanical noise from devices such as
refrigerators or air conditioning, power supplies or motors.
The objective of monitoring background noise level in study area is to establish baseline noise level to
identify impact due to proposed drilling activity.
Based on site visit of existing drilling operation in cambay basin, it is observed that exploratory drilling
would not have impact on noise environment beyond site boundary or in close vicinity as the drilling
locations will be selected such that they would be at a safe distance of 500 meter from nearest
habitation.
Hence, nearest habitations or other important locations to proposed wells were selected for baseline
noise monitoring.
4.6.1

Noise Sampling and Analysis Methodology

Methodology for monitoring of noise levels is given in Table 4-12

Table 4-12: Monitoring Methodology of noise


Env.
Component
Ambient
Noise
levels

4.6.2

Sampling
location

Sampling
Parameter

35

Decibels

Locations

dB (A)

Sampling
Frequency
Once during
the study
Hourly reading
for 24 hours at
each location

Sample collection
Sampling
equipment

Detection
Limit

Methodology

Noise Level
Meter

0.1 dB (A)

ISLM 100

Noise Level Sampling Locations

Noise level sampling locations are given in Table 4-13. Photographs are shown in Photographs 4-5.
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Table 4-13: Noise Level Sampling Locations


S.
No.

Code
No.

Noise Level
Station

District

Source

Date of
Monitoring

Name of Contact Person of


Village

NL 1

Palavasan

Mehsana

Residential

15/9/2012

Ashu B Patel

NL 2

Heduva
Hanumant

Mehsana

Residential

15/9/2012

Senma Babubhai Sakarabhai,


Sarpanch

NL 3

Kadvasan

Mehsana

Residential

15/9/2012

Taraben Natwarbhai Patel,


Sarpanch

NL 4

Baliyasan

Mehsana

Residential

17/9/2012

Ashok B Thakur

NL 5

Ambasan

Mehsana

Residential

17/9/2012

Vishnubhai Patel, Village

NL 6

Ditasan

Mehsana

Residential

17/9/2012

Praveenbhai, Sarpanch

NL 7

Ranipura

Mehsana

Residential

18/9/2012

Bhailalbhai

NL 8

Jagudan

Mehsana

Residential

18/9/2012

Haribhai Ranchodbhai Patel, Dy.


Sarpanch

NL 9

Kochwa

Mehsana

Residential

18/9/2012

Thakur Ramesh ji, Sarpanch

10

NL 10

Dholasan

Mehsana

Residential

19/9/2012

Ramesh bhai Navratandas,


Sarpanch

11

NL 11

Mandali

Mehsana

Residential

19/9/2012

Bismilla Khan Bikhan Khan Pathan,


Sarpanch

12

NL 12

Diwanpura

Mehsana

Residential

19/9/2012

Jitendra P Patel

13

NL 13

Mudrada

Mehsana

Residential

20/9/2012

Pratap ji V Thakore, Sarpanch

14

NL 14

Dhanali

Mehsana

Residential

20/9/2012

Patel Rajendra kumar Maneklal,


Sarpanch

15

NL 15

Tundali

Mehsana

Residential

20/9/2012

Ibrahim Khan Imam Khan Pathan

16

NL 16

Santhal

Mehsana

Residential

21/9/2012

Patel Kanaiyalal Bhagvandas,


Sarpanch

17

NL 17

Ghamanpura

Mehsana

Residential

21/9/2012

Patel Janak kumar Narshi Das

18

NL 18

Deloli

Mehsana

Residential

21/9/2012

Patel Purshottam Das, Dy.


Sarpanch

19

NL 19

Laxmipura

Mehsana

Residential

22/9/2012

Jasubhai Viraval

20

NL 20

Devinapura

Mehsana

Residential

22/9/2012

Patel Natvarbhai Revi Das

21

NL 21

Saduthala

Mehsana

Residential

22/9/2012

Madhubhai Ishwarbhai , Dy.


Sarpanch

22

NL 22

Kanoda

Mehsana

Residential

24/9/2012

Babubhai M Patel

23

NL 23

Dhanodara

Patan

Residential

24/9/2012

Dipikaben Vishnu bhai Patel,


Sarpanch

24

NL 24

Sunsar

Patan

Residential

24/9/2012

Amitbhai, Talati

25

NL 25

Suraj

Mehsana

Residential

25/9/2012

Babuji Mathurji Thakor, Sarpanch

26

NL 26

Memadpura

Mehsana

Residential

25/9/2012

M N Sanabhai, Sarpanch

27

NL 27

Bhatariya

Ahmedabad

Residential

25/9/2012

Rakesh Kumar D, Talati

28

NL 28

Mathasur

Mehsana

Residential

26/9/2012

Babudas Punjabhai Patel

29

NL 29

Sunvala

Ahmedabad

Residential

26/9/2012

Bachubhai Thakor

30

NL 30

Rantej

Mehsana

Residential

27/9/2012

Dasrath Singh, Sarpanch

31

NL 31

Indrap

Mehsana

Residential

27/9/2012

Mukeshbhai Suthana

32

NL 32

Sarsav

Patan

Residential

28/9/2012

Sombhai Ishwarbhai Patel,

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District

Source

Date of
Monitoring

DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT


Name of Contact Person of
Village
Sarpanch

33

NL 33

Lakhawad

Mehsana

Residential

28/9/2012

Piyushbhai J Patel, Talati

34

NL 34

Langhnaj

Mehsana

Residential

28/9/2012

Madhuben M Patel, Sarpanch

35

NL 35

Mehsana

Mehsana

Residential

29/9/2012

Karsanbhai Patel

Photographs 4-5: Photographs of Noise Level Sampling Locations

Noise Level Monitoring at Ambasan Village

Noise Level Monitoring at Dholasan Village

Noise Level Monitoring at Kadvasan Village

Noise Level Monitoring at Palavasan Village

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