Impact of mining on geohydrological setup: A case study of Raniganj Coalfield, district-Burdwan, West Bengal, India

Recent expansion of mining activity in the Raniganj Coal-Field of Burdwan district has caused major fluctuations of ground-water level. The impact of mining operations has not only lowered the water quality, but has also resulted in fall of the ground-water table. As a result, wells, and ponds have been dried up in surrounding villages of the region, as well as, the river morphology has also changed at various places.