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The children in the age group 0–6 years are directly affected by hazards due to their negligible coping capabilities for survival during and post-disaster events. Saunda, Patratu Chaingara, and Sirka are the villages that have a higher number of children below ages (0–6) years (1,983–12,526 children/ villages) (Figure 2.5c). Close proximity to the coal mining area tendering children more vulnerable to diseases due to polluted air and water of the region. Water bodies associated with abandoned coal mines are the breeding ground for mosquitoes making children more vulnerable to malaria and other diseases in the area.