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Abstract: Systematic district-wise grid sampling plan was followed in the present study and samples were selected on the basis of population density. The estimation of uranium was done by using LED fluorimeter. Along with uranium, its associated physico-chemical parameters such as pH, Electrical Conductivity, Temperature, Total Alkalinity, Total Hardness, Magnesium hardness, Calcium hardness, Total Dissolved Solids, Chloride, Fluoride, Sulphate, Phosphate, Nitrate, Salinity, and Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP) were also processed and analyzed using the BARC Standard Protocol. Statistical tools were applied to analyze the data and its spatial distribution. The more focused was on Uranium which is widespread in nature and has been identified in many different minerals and exists in several chemical oxidation states as well as a mixture of 3 radioisotopes. However, the major health effects apropos to uranium are due to its chemical toxicity. This guideline technical document reviews and assesses all identified health risks associated with Uranium and other physic-chemical parameters in groundwater/ drinking water. It incorporates new studies and approaches and takes into consideration the availability of appropriate treatment technology. Finally the variations were crosschecked with respect to recommendations given by BIS/WHO limits. Uranium varies from 0.2 - 8.1 ppb, in pre monsoon and & 0.2 - 6.7 ppb in post monsoon which was well below the recommended permissible limits suggested by various organizations (WHO/AERB).