A STUDY OF SALTPANS IN MIRA-BHAYANDAR CITY

The study is been conducted on salt pans of Mira-Bhayandar city of Thane district. It covers an area of 79.4 square kilometer. Mira-Bhayandar is located on the threshold of Brihan Mumbai Metropolis. The total population of the city is estimated approximately 814656 the male population is more than female population which is 429,261 that is (53 %) and 380,119 that is (46%) respectively. In this city the population under 0-6 age years is 88016 that is 10%. Mira-Bhayandar city is demarcated natural water tanks which are spread out in different parts of the city and there are many salt pans located in this region. Salt pans are of two types Natural and man-made salt pans. When the water from the sea gets evaporated it leaves behind many minerals but salt is commonly rich amongst those minerals. As the city is located in vicinity to Vasai creek some of the salt pans have connection to Arabian Sea via Vasai creek.