Mumbai

• What is the population density of Dharavi?

  870,000 people per square km
• What is the total population of Dharavi?

  1,000,000
• Where is Dharavi located?

  On the floodplain of the River Mithi
• What is the sanitation situation in Dharavi?

  1 toilet per 500 people, open sewers
• Who is most at risk during flooding in Dharavi?

  New arrivals on low lying marginal land
• What cultural issue has arisen from the influx of African migrants in Dharavi?

  Racial discrimination against migrants
• What percentage of people in Dharavi have informal jobs?

  85%
• What type of economic activity is prevalent in Dharavi?

  Unregulated small-scale economic activity
• What percentage of slum residents in Mumbai have access to public healthcare?

  30%
• How did Dharavi respond to Covid-19 despite social distancing challenges?

  Implemented rigorous door-to-door testing
• What percentage of waste is recycled in Dharavi?

  80%
• Who are the rag pickers in Dharavi?

  Slum dwellers who recycle waste
• How much do rag pickers earn per day?

  Approximately £1 per day
• What is the water situation in Dharavi?

  Shared standpipes on for 2 hours daily
• What is the literacy rate in the slums of Mumbai?

  60%
• What is the infant mortality rate in Dharavi?

  26 deaths per 1000 live births
• What type of waste pollutes water sources in Dharavi?

  Chemical waste and heavy metals
• How many cases of diphtheria and typhoid occur daily in Dharavi?

  4,000 cases a day
• What are the key living conditions in Dharavi?

  • High population density
  • Poor sanitation (open sewers)
  • Limited access to healthcare
  • Frequent flooding risks
  • High unemployment in informal jobs
  • Cultural diversity with discrimination
  • Strong community spirit
• Where is Mumbai located?

  West coast of India
• What is the land area of Mumbai?

  603.4 km²
• Why is Mumbai prone to flooding?

  It is a flat, low-lying area
• What geographical features limit Mumbai's development?

  Mountains to the north and east
• How many rivers is Mumbai built on?

  Five rivers
• What percentage of the River Mithi's embankments are occupied by slums?

  70%
• What type of climate does Mumbai have?

  Monsoon climate
• What is the average rainfall in Mumbai during July?

  960 mm
• What severe impact did the 2005 monsoon rains have in Mumbai?

  River Mithi burst its banks
• What is the population of Mumbai as of 2024?

  26.9 million people
• What is the predicted population of Mumbai by 2060?

  42 million
• What is the current population growth rate of Mumbai?

  1.42%
• What is the main reason for Mumbai's rapid population growth?

  Rural-urban migration
• What is the population density of Mumbai?

  21,000 people per square km
• Where is the highest population density found in Mumbai?

  Dharavi slum
• What defines Mumbai as a megacity?

  Population over 10 million
• Why is Mumbai considered a world city?

  It is an Alpha city
• What percentage of India's GDP does Mumbai contribute?

  7%
• What percentage of India's industrial output does Mumbai account for?

  25%
• What is the value of the Bollywood film industry?

  $4 billion
• What type of land use is prevalent in Mumbai?

  Unplanned urban sprawl