Environmental Pollution Assessment of Baopet Village, Telangana: Field Observations and Primary Survey Analysis

Pollution continues to threaten both human health and natural ecosystems, particularly in semi-urban and rural areas where development often outpaces environmental safeguards. This small-scale study, carried out as part of an undergraduate project, examined the state of environmental pollution in Baopet village, Telangana, through direct field visits and a simple questionnaire survey. During repeated visits between October 2024 and January 2025, we observed heavy plastic litter in open fields and around water bodies, thick quarry dust in the air, damaged soil from granite mining, and stagnant, polluted ponds filled with debris and foul-smelling water. A short Google Forms survey completed by 18 local residents (mostly young students) showed that people are highly aware of these problems: 94.4% noticed air pollution from quarries, 77.8% saw plastic waste everywhere, and 50% recognised water contamination. Remarkably, every respondent said they knew about environmental issues and wanted to adopt cleaner habits such as proper waste disposal, tree planting, and supporting community clean-ups. These findings highlight a clear gap between strong local awareness and the lack of practical waste management and quarry regulation. The study provides baseline information that can help village authorities, colleges, and residents work together on simple, sustainable solutions for cleaner air, soil, and water in Baopet and similar villages.