Noise pollution causes and effects of Muzaffarpur town

Abstract Noise pollution is a form of pollution which has become very deadly nowadays. This pollution is increasing only and creates an unsafe environment. Noise pollution is when the level of noise increases more than the normal level. The present paper attempts at the monitoring of noise pollution levels at major road crossing in Muzaffarpur town. The town covers an area 91 km2 and consist of an estimated population of 354462 persons (2024 projected population.) With such a huge population and also a significant administrative, educational, cultural. and historical background the town is bound to attracts a large number of dwellers and development activities. Due to this, There is a large number of vehicles and traffic in the city. Two Wheelers like motorcycles, scooters and auto rickshaws contribute the largest share in the traffic. The main source of traffic noise arises from motors, horns and exhaust fans of motorcycles, Auto rickshaws, small trucks, buses, etc.