Background:In the present times, arsenic poisoning contamination in the ground water has caused lots of health-related problems in the village population residing in middle Gangetic plain. In Bihar, about 16 districts have been reported to be affected with arsenic poisoning. For the ground water and health assessment, Simri village of Buxar district was undertaken which is a flood plain region of river Ganga.Methods:In this study, 322 water samples were collected for arsenic estimation, and their results were analyzed. Furthermore, the correlation between arsenic contamination in ground water with depth and its distance from river Ganga were analyzed. Results are presented as mean ± standard deviation and total variation present in a set of data was analyzed through one-way analysis of variance. The difference among mean values has been analyzed by applying Dunnett's test. The criterion for statistical significance was set at P < 0.05.Results:This study shows novel findings ever done in this area. Halwa Patti and Doodhi Patti strips were the most affected strips with high-arsenic concentration in hand pumps. Furthermore, a correlation between the arsenic concentration with the depth of the hand pumps and the distance from the river Ganga was also a significant study.Conclusions:The present study concludes that in Simri village there is high contamination of arsenic in ground water in all the strips. Such a huge population is at very high risk leading the village on the verge of causing health hazards among them. Therefore, an immediate strategy is required to combat the present problem.

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The perceptions and attitudes towards energy in communities on the use of renewable energy may vary. The workshop aims to explore diverse perceptions and attitudes toward energy citizenship in energy-transitioning communities. This workshop aims to explore energy citizenship at a community level, taking into consideration the various factors that enable or hinder individuals from taking sustainable actions. The workshop's goals are to bring diverse perspectives on energy citizenship, build a community around understanding energy citizenship, and identify important avenues for research in this area. This workshop hopes to contribute to a more nuanced understanding of energy citizenship and its potential for creating positive change by creating a space for dialogue and collaboration. CCS CONCEPTS• energy citizenship; • energy literacy; • energy technology; • communities;