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Noise Level Statistics and Spatial Patterns around Hospitals in Kolhapur City

Author(s) Mr. Suraj Ramesh Vekhande, Dr. Aasawari S Jadhav
Country India
Abstract The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, established by the Ministry of Environment and Forests and Climate Change specify noise limits for silent zones, including hospitals. However, these limits are often not effectively enforced. Hospitals are crucial areas where high sound levels are undesirable because they can contribute to stress, hinder patient recovery, and compromise healthcare delivery. The increase in population and urbanization has led to more noise from traffic, public areas, and festivities. It is crucial for hospitals to manage and control noise levels to create a conducive and healing environment for both patients and healthcare professionals. This study focused on silent zones, specifically hospitals in Kolhapur city, Maharashtra, with daytime and nighttime noise levels around hospital buildings and premises. A comprehensive assessment of noise pollution was conducted in 31 hospitals across Kolhapur city. This involved calculating various noise pollution indices, including L10, L50, L90, noise climate (NC), equivalent continuous noise level (Leq), noise pollution level (Lnp), and noise exposure index (NEI), Std. deviation (SD) from Leq, variance and difference between acceptable limits. The average daily indoor noise was 59.70 dB (A) on average, 68.19 dB (A) on the premises, and 53.8 dB (A) on the basis of the average nighttime indoor noise, with 62.67 dB (A) on the premises. Most of the hospital premises’ noise exceeded the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) limits, indicating that a significant noise pollution issue is likely linked to increased vehicular activity.
Keywords Hospital Premises, Silent zones, Kolhapur City, QGIS, IDW
Field Engineering
Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On 2025-10-31
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.57614
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