Predominantly inhabited by laborers and middle-class families, the ward appears to be on a path of development yet struggles to find solutions for several burning issues.

Kavoor Ward falls into a semi-urban category-neither fully city nor entirely rural. During a visit by the 'Udayavani' team across the ward, including Maryhill Helipad, CFAL, M.V. Shetty College, and Mullakadu Government School, residents voiced numerous grievances.

Since the ward is home to a large number of laborers, the demand for a local health center has persisted for years. Additionally, the first cross road near Mullakadu bus stand is extremely narrow, while areas like Ekkaradi Road and Akashabhavana Road lack proper drainage, leading to fears of artificial flooding during rains.

Incomplete concreting

Main roads such as Shantinagar-Kavoor, Devasa, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Nagar are only partially concreted, with the remaining stretches riddled with potholes. A portion of the Sri Durgaparameshwari Seva Samithi road is in poor condition. Extensive digging along the roads has heightened the risk of flooding in the monsoon. In some hilly areas where road access is difficult, residents must rely on stone steps.

Unannounced water rationing

In the Manjalakatte area near Akashabhavana, water is currently supplied only once every two days. Local resident Purushottama expressed concern, stating, "If the city corporation starts official rationing, our situation will worsen. We need high-pressure water for at least two hours a day."

STP water in stormwater drains

Sewage water from the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) near Mullakadu is reportedly flowing into the open stormwater drains. This has caused significant distress for those living around Manjalakatte. Local resident Sampath Kumar noted that the water in the drain is pitch black and foul-smelling, leading to a severe mosquito menace.

Need for flood solutions

A permanent solution is needed for the artificial flooding that plagues low-lying areas like Manjalakatte and Maladi Layout. In many places, rainwater has no proper outlet and flows directly onto the roads. Since many stormwater drains lack retaining walls, heavy rains cause water to overflow into nearby houses.

Maryhill development restricted to files

Despite years of promises to develop the Maryhill Helipad and surrounding areas, work is yet to begin. The spot has become a dumping ground for waste and is littered with liquor bottles.

Ward limits

The ward extends from Maladi Jarandaya Daivastana to Akashabhavana, Parapade School, Maryhill, Diya Systems, the left side of Padavinangadi Junction, and from the Akashabhavana curve to Mullakadu, up to the side of Kavoor Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple.

Constant water woes

Water scarcity is so severe in some areas that taps do not run consistently even during the monsoon. Areas like Parapade, Sujikallu Gudde, Kaprigudde, Bolpugudde, Kings Park, Perlaguri, Mullakadu, IB Bungalow, Maryhill, and Gollarabettu are the worst hit. Due to the altitude, many residents are forced to order private water tankers. Even when water is available after maintenance work at the Thumbe pipeline, it often takes four days to restore supply. Despite drilling eight borewells in the ward, the crisis remains unresolved, and in some places, the water is too foul-smelling to drink.

- Naveen Bhat Ilanthila