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With the rapid pace of urbanization and industrial growth, noise pollution has become an inevitable by-product of modern development. This escalating issue is now a major concern for industrial corporations, businesses, and urban planners, affecting both productivity and quality of life. Noise mapping involves analysing and categorizing urban areas based on noise levels to assess and manage noise pollution. In this study, noise levels were surveyed at seven key locations in Nashik city using a noise level meter. The collected data was utilized to develop GIS-based noise maps, which were subsequently compared with the permissible noise levels outlined by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), New Delhi. The findings revealed significant exceedances of permissible noise limits in several zones, underscoring the urgent need for targeted noise mitigation measures. These insights provide a critical foundation for local authorities to implement effective noise reduction strategies and inform urban planning initiatives aimed at minimizing the adverse impacts of noise pollution on public health and quality of life.