Heavy Metal Accumulation in Rural Area of Dumka

Abstract

Shikaripara is a well suitable place for vegetation and also a best place of mining. A huge amount of coal is located near shikaripara which is located near Dumka of Jharkhand State. Due to this, many were benefited. Besides there slowly rising of soil pollution which is greatly effecting the people, plants, animals. Here the heavy metals accumulated in the soil are tested using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and its composition is also noted by this equipment. Finally, the level of pollution and Geo- accumulation Index is noted in the soil of Shikaripara region.