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NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad)Tranche I Sub-Projects in Haveri CMCInitial Environmental ExaminationBoth sanctuaries are located far away from Haveri town and there is nointerference of the proposed Investment Program components. Noendangered/protected species of either flora or fauna are found in the townand their surroundings.8. Socio Economic Characteristics66. Demography: Haveri has witnessed a gradual increase in the urban population.The population had increased from 45,295 in 1991 to 55,900 in 2001 indicating adecadal growth rate of 23.41 percent. Extending to a total area of 26.19 sq. Kminhabiting 55,900 population, the gross density of the town is 2,134 persons persq. km. The central part of the town is thickly populated where 3 wards arehaving population density more than 6000.67. Sex Ratio: The sex ratio (2001) in Haveri was 956, which is higher than thedistrict and the state urban average of 945 and 940 respectively. The town hashigher and literacy rate in comparison with the district and as well the state ofKarnataka. The respective figure in 2001, for Haveri was 80% and that ofdistrict and State urban was75% and 71.4 %.68. Economic Base: Due to its connectivity and vast agricultural hinterland, thetown of Haveri is becoming an important trading centre for agricultural basedproducts in the district. Haveri has Agriculture Producers Market Committee(APMC) yard that caters to the surrounding towns and villages, and mainlydeals with cottonseeds, groundnut, cardamom and other products. Haveri isadministrative centre of the region. Haveri is also an important religious centreand houses number of mutts.69. Poverty: Slum households constitute 11 percent of the total households in thetown. Slums occupy 39.8 Ha of area, which is around 1.5 percent of the totalCMC area.9. Cultural and Historic Places70. The town of Haveri is a historic place in the region. Siddeswara temple,situated in the town is an ancient and famous monument and an importantplace of worship. Here, one can witness the art of Dravida and Chalukya styleson the walls and columns of the temple. The temple is a protected monumentby Archeological Survey of India (ASI). In addition, there are many importantplaces like Kagindi, Kanakapheeta, Adikeshava Temples are situated in thetown.71. In the recent times the Haveri has become an important religious place in theregion. The town is famous for Mutts; few famous mutts of Karnataka State,namely, Hukkeri Mutt, Hosakeri Mutt, Muragham Mutt, Sindhagi Mutt, andKUIDFC31WSAPL