As observed from a primary survey (refer Table 14), the depth of bore wells dug
in the recent years goes beyond 1300 ft, showing a considerable depletion of
ground water resources. However, a better water situation has been observed in
Govindapura, where surface wells and tanks with water are present, which can be
attributed to a higher percentage of irrigated area in the village.
It can also be seen from the ‘Ground water potential’ map and ‘Bore well map’ that
majority of the bore wells (see Fig. 9) are clustered in the villages of Jadigenahalli,
Vadigehalli, and Karibeeranahosahalli which are areas with a relatively high water
potential. Cluster of bore wells is also seen in Haralur village, which lies in the zone
with a lower water potential. However, all the clusters show the presence of dry and
failed bore wells, signaling an overexploitation of water resources.
Table 14 Number of wells
Bore well status
Number
Dry bore wells
76
Failed bore wells
16
Functional bore wells
51
Total
143
Source Authors, 2014
Fig. 9 Open wells in JDGP. Source Authors, 2014
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