How many people use this water? (You need to know the population of the locality; you can get this information from the local municipal corporation, Gram Panchayat office or water supply authority.)
The number of people using the water supply in a locality equals the population of that locality.
This population data can be obtained from the local municipal corporation, Gram Panchayat office, or water supply authority.
Knowing the population helps calculate per capita water availability and consumption.
Explanation
The chapter on page 10 explains that students need to know the population of the locality to understand how many people depend on the water sources. This information can be obtained from local government offices and is essential for calculating per capita water availability.
Solution Steps
The number of people using the water supply equals the population of the locality.
Population data can be obtained from the municipal corporation, Gram Panchayat office, or water supply authority.
Knowing the population helps calculate per capita water availability and consumption.