KAYAVAROHAN

MURP I 2015MS UNIVERSITY , VADODARA

PREPARED BY: DHRUV PATELKEVIN KAPADIYAKRUNAL SOLANKISHRADDHA PATELVISHVWNDRA PARIHAR

INTRODUCTIONKayavarohan popularly known as Karvan is a ancient village situated 32 km from Vadodara city in Gujarat. It one of the 68 Shiva Tirths and birthplace of Lakulish one of the Shiv Avtars and propounder of Pashupata doctrine. It is an important religious place on account of its Shiva temple in Lakulish Avtar.Today Karvan is one of the largest village in taluka of Dabhoi in Vadodara district with population of over 8000 people.

Gujarat State Dabhoi Taluka

Kayavarohan

VISION:To understand potential of Kayavarohan as a religious tourist place

AIM:To find mechanism for development of religious tourism for Kayavarohan

OBJECTIVETo Identify potential tourist resources and their revival.To find out similar tourist places within 50 km belt of Kayavarohan To study typology of tourism placesTo understand potential tourist

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS:• Tangible and intangible economic benefits are not studied• The study is based on primary survey which based on approximation• An understanding that agricultural is the primary economic driving force

prevails however the key focus remains on tourism.

SWOT ANALYSISSTRENGTH

• Strong historical and religious background.• Strategic location and proximity to major towns and other religious places• Presence of basic infrastructure and transportation.

WEAKNESS • Undermined tourist potential and Inadequate Tourist facilities.• Tourism is limited to only religious purpose.

OPPORTUNITIES• Enhance the tourism by providing proper facilities

THREAT• Outward migration of village population.• Contamination and drying of natural water resources.• Lack of government initiatives for supporting tourism in Kayavarohan.

CONNECTIVITY

DISTANCE FROM MAJOR CITIES

ROAD CONNECTIVITY RAILWAY CONNECTIVITY

EXTENT OF VILLAGE EXISTING LAND USE MAP

DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

Above figure presented indicates the gradual population growth at rate of 3.64% from year 1951 - 1981.Thereafter it gradually declined with rate of 0.7% between years 1981- 2011. Population between 2011-2014 then increase at rate of 1.2%.

CAST COMPOSITION

• Predominantly Hindu population with few Muslim Households.

• Patels, Vaniya Brahmin and Rajputs constitute the higher Caste – 41% .

• Harijan, Vasava, Tadvi, Rathva, Panchal, Patanvadiya and Kumbhar constitute the SC, ST and OBC- 59%

As indicated by the figure 20% of the total village population is employed as Agricultural labourers both marginal and main. The village economy predominantly depends on agriculture. With increase in the industries in nearby towns such as Por, Chatral and Vadodara 19% of the workers are employed as construction and industry workers.

As indicated by the figure 22 %of the total village population is employed as Agricultural labourers both marginal and main. The village economy predominantly depends on agriculture.

WORKER PROFILE

The figure indicates the disparity of income among prevailing castes in the village. It is evident that majority of households belongs to APL category as per BPL census 2001. ST seems more vulnerable in terms of BPL numbers followed by SC and OBC population.

WORKER PROFILE

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE• ITI Kayavarohan• Sanskrit mahavidhyallaya• Kayavarohan Tirth Seva Samaj

trust• Public library and central bank • Bus stop• Gram Panchayat• Milk co-operative• Post office• Police station• APMC• Kumar Shala• Lakulish mahavidhyallaya• Primary health centre

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

• Water distribution tank• Drainage disposal• GEB• Railway station• Telecommunication• Waste Disposal• Road network• Bus network

ECONOMIC RESOURCES

• AGRICULTURE

88%

12%

AGRICULTURE LAND DISTRIBUTION

Irriated landNon irrigated land

Agriculture is the primary source of income of the village. Cotton, Sugarcane, Castor, Wheat, Tuvar and chilli being the major crops of the area. Cotton is the most favoured crop of the region however shift to sowing sugarcane and castor in year 2014 -2015 was observed mainly due to the fear of pink ball worm disease in the cotton which reduced yield in year 2013 -2014.Castor gained popularity during subsequent period 2014 -2016 due to slump in sugar prices in global market and also due to its sturdiness to withstand weather effects, low maintenance and possibility of storing yield for longer period.

LIVE STOCK ASSET

Number of Cattlecattle numberCow 1427Buffalo 713Got 238

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

050000

100000

150000

200000

250000

300000

350000

COW'S MILK (IN LIT.)BUFFALO'S MILK(IN LIT.)

LITTRE

Annual deposition of Milk

6%

17%

37%

17%

4%

6%

6%4% 4%

cattles

PATEL TADVI RABARIPATAN VADIYA VANKER PARMARLUHAR VAGHARI BHRAMAN

Livestock owners across caste Cow’s milk production is high because cows are 60%.and buffalo’s milk production is less because buffalos are 30% in the 2012-13 graph is going to downward through miss management.

TOURISM

PRESENT TOURIST CIRCUIT

At present Kayavarohan is a part of tourist circuit incorporating religious places along Narmada river which is 25 km from Kayavarohan. This circuit at present is much favoured by private tour operators.

PLACES FREQUENTED BY TOURIST IN KAYAVAROHAN

At present bhrameshwar temple is the sole tourist point of interest.

There are around 32 small and large temples in Kayavarohan.

Of which few people visit Ambaji temple, Swaminarayan temple, Sidhwaimata temple, Balaji temple, Koteshwar temples located on the byepass or close by

Other ancient temples located in the core village area remain unvisited. Mainly due to lack of awareness among tourist.

OTHER IMPORTANT TEMPLES IN KAYAVAROHAN

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TOURIST FOOTFALL IN KAYAVAROHAN

Chaitra(march-april)

Vaisakha(april-may)

Jyaistha(may-june)

Asadha(june-july)

Shravana(july-august)

Bhadra(august-september)

Asvina(september-october)

Karika(october-november)

Margasirsa(november-december)

Pausa(december-january)

Magha(january-february))

Phalguna(february-march)

0 20000 40000 60000 80000 100000 120000 140000

Tourist foot fall

No. of tourist

Mon

th

TOURIST AS PER AGE-GROUP

0 to 10 age

11 to 25 age

26 to 40 age

41 to 55 age

55 above age

0 20000 40000 60000 80000 100000 120000

36400

33600

47600

100800

61600

TOURIST ACCORDING AGE

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TOURIST DURATION OF STAY IN KAYAVAROHAN

66%3%

16%

11%

4%

TOURIST MODE OF TRANSPORTATION

PRIVATE BUSESPUBLIC BUSES(GSRTC)CARSTWO WHEELERSPARA TRANSPORT

TOURIST MODE OF TRANSPORTATION

TOURIST EXPENDITURE

DONATIONS

LOCAL PURCHASE

FOOD/DRINK

TRANSPORTATION

ACCOMODATION

0 100 200 300 400 500 600

TOURIST EXPENDITURE

HIG MIG LIG

Nos. Shops Around Temple

Avg. Daily Customer per shop

Avg. Daily Earn per shop

1. Provision Store

2 40 4000

2. Mobile shop

1 150 4500

3. Tea stall 2 40 5004. Pan

corner1 80 1600

5. Snacks shop

12 70 2100

6. Dairy parlour

1 35 750

7. Toy shop 3 50 25008. Cosmetic

s2 10 600

9. Book shop

1 30 400

10. Fruit shop

2 35 1050

11. Hair parlour

1 25 750

12. Flower vendor

7 40 1200

Total 36 605 19950

TOURIST FACILITY AT KAYAVAROAHAN

The bhrameshwar temple premises is spread over a large area and looked after by Kayavarohan Tirth Seva Samaj trust.

The trust is responsible for managing temple activities, providing tourist infrastructure and facilities.

ISSUES• Neglect of historic temples, sites, Ghats and relics.• Lack of Solid and Waste management at village level.• Erratic Bus Schedule.• Lack of recreation facilities.• Lack of Internal connectivity through common transport• Inadequate Toilets, Drinking water, Parking facilities etc. for tourist.• Handicap Inaccessibility• Insufficiently lit streets.• Lack of Signages.

TOURISM IN GUJARAT• Religious Tourism is the largest tourist sector in India.

• More than 70% of the domestic tourist movement is for the religious purposes and 20% of the revenue in tourism industry is generated by religious tourism (Cox and Kings 2008-09).

EXCEL International Journal of Multidisciplinary Management Studies DR. HITESH S. VIRAMGAMI*; DR. J. K. PATEL**

EXISTING LAND USE MAP

KAYAVAROHAN

BHARUCH

Narmada river

VADODARA

JAMBUGHODA

WADHWANA

POICHA

CHAMPANER

KUBER BHANDARI

KABIRWAD

NARESHWAR

MALSAR RAJPIPLA

SARDAR SAROVAR

SHULPANESHWAR

VISHAL KHADI

SAGAI MALSAMOT

ZARWANI WATERFALL

NINAI WATERFALL

PROPOSED TOURIST CIRCUIT

Centre for art and culture

Religious place

Major city

Eco tourism

Recreation place

Wild life santuiry

AROUND100 KM RUN

AROUND150KM RUN

AROUND150KM RUN

PROPOSED TOURIST CIRCUIT

PROPOSED TOURIST FACILITIES

PROPOSED INTERNAL TOURIST CIRCUIT

PROPOSED TOURIST FACILITIES

Stack holders’ concern

STACK HOLDERS STACK HOLDER’S CONCERNS.

Gram Panachyat To make available required physical and social infrastructure for sustenance of villagers Ensure reasonable flow of Revenue for Village development.

Archeological Survey of India Protect, preserve and maintain the structures of Archeological Values.

State Reserve Police Ensure law and Order.

Shop Owners Protect their own business interest & their income Flow sheet keeping revenue intact.

Brahmeshwar Yog Temple Manage the Temple activities . Ensure the pilgrimage Activities. Transparently manage the Allocation of Funds in Development.

Pilgrims Should Get the Best & Prolonged time for Darshan, with Safety & Perform Rituals.

Tourists The trip must be the Best Value for money (Value in terms of Enjoyment).

Local Residents. Maintaining the livelihood. Expectation for better lifestyles. Expectation for Socio – Economical gain from Tourism Activities.

TOURISM PROPOSAL3. PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION

• Multi-stakeholder partnership is an important element of promoting tourism.

• It provides tangible livelihood options to local people such as hotel personnel, guides, porters, watchmen, maintenance workers and other service providers.

• The local community members are also involved in managing small business enterprises like cafeteria, souvenir shops, travel and transport services, craft shops etc.

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