A Cross-Sectional Study to Determine the Sociodemographic Profile, Water and Energy Resource in Rural Area of Navi Mumbai

Introduction: People living in urban slums experience poverty, nutritional deprivation especially among women and children, low education, hazardous occupation, low-quality housing, unclean water supply, unregulated waste disposal, and the lack of open and safe recreational spaces, thereby adversely impacting their health. Housing is one of the basic requirements of human wellbeing for survival. In rural areas, almost three out of four Indians and 77% of the Indian population live in poor conditions. Although poverty has been reduced during the past four decades, it remains painfully high. A total 228-patients were interviewed under this programme. Methodology: Data collected were assessed to discover the Sociodemographic Profile, Water and Energy Resource. Result: The chi-square test results indicate significant associations in several areas. Notably, religion (p = 0.042), education (p = 0), the nature of water supply (p = 0.038), and water storage practices (p = 0.005) show significant relationships with the choice of water source. This suggests that religious affiliation, educational attainment, the consistency of water supply, and whether households store water significantly influence the type of water source used. Key words: Water, Energy, Rural India, Navi Mumbai