A Study of Noise Pollution and Its Impact on Health in Nashik City a Geographical Perspective

Rapid urbanization and alarming growth of population is causing serious environmental problems in Nashik city. Noise is one of the environmental problems that uncomforted in daily life. Noise pollution has become major concern for communities living within the city. The study examines the problem of noise pollution in the wake of its ill effect on the life of the people. (Rahman et al., 2022; Singh & Davar, 2004). Major effects of noise pollution include interference with communication, sleeplessness, and reduced efficiency. The extreme effects e.g. deafness and mental breakdown neither is ruled out. Generally, However, complaints to the administration and police have also been accepted as a way of solving this menace. Public education appears to be the best method as suggested by the respondents. However, government and NGOs can play a significant role in this process. This study examines the spatial distribution of noise pollution in Nashik City and its associated health impacts from a geographical perspective and the findings emphasize the need for noise management policies, stricter enforcement of CPCB norms, and urban planning interventions to safeguard public health in Nashik City.