Coal Mines in India
The Major coalfields in India are discussed in the Coal Mines in India article. This article discusses the list of Important coal mines in India state-wise and their prominent features and location.
Candidates preparing for various government exams must know about the list of coal mines in India or major coalfields in India. It is important for the general awareness section of various competitive or Government exams.
List of Coal Mines in India
Coal is found in sedimentary rocks beneath rock surface and is often called “Black Gold”.
India being rich in the ancient hard rocks is a reserve of various types of mineral resources. Distribution of coal in India can be divided in two categories:
- Gondwana Coalfields: These are 250 million years old
- Tertiary Coalfields: these are 15 to 60 million years old.
Coal acts as the source for around 67 % of total commercial energy produced in India. 98% of India’s total coal reserves are found in Gondwana rocks. The main regions of Gondwana rocks are found in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha.
List of Coal Mines in India
List of Major Coal Mines in India State-wise is given below.
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| Coal Producing States | Name of Major Coal Mines | Key Features of the Coal Mines |
| Jharkhand | Jharia,
Dhanbad, Bokaro, Jayanti, Godda, Giridih (Karbhari Coal Field), Ramgarh, Karanpura, Daltonganj |
Dhanbad – It is one of the oldest in Jharkhand and the richest coalfields of India.
Dhanbad is the storehouse of the best metallurgical coal i.e coking coal.
Giridih (Karbhari Coal Field)- It gives the finest coking coal in India for metallurgical purposes. |
| West Bengal | Raniganj Coalfield,
Dalingkot (Darjeeling) Birbhum, Chinakuri |
Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri– They are the chief producing districts.
Gondwana Coalfields |
| Chhattisgarh | Korba, Bishrampur, Sonhat, Jhilmil, Hasdo-Arand | Gondwana Coalfields |
| Odisha | Jharsuguda, Himgiri, Rampur, Talcher | Talcher – It Ranks 2nd in reserves after Raniganj i.e. (24,374 million tonnes)
Most of the coal is suitable for steam and gas production and utilised in thermal power plants at Talcher. Gondwana Coalfields |
| Telangana/ Andhra Pradesh | Singareni, Kothagudem, Kantapalli | Most of the coal reserves are in Godavari valley. Non-coking variety is explored. |
| Tamil Nadu | Neyveli | Tertiary coalfield |
| Maharashtra | Kamptee(Nagpur), Wun field, Wardha, Walarpur, Ghughus and Warora | Gondwana Coalfields |
| Assam | Ledo, Makum, Najira, Janji, Jaipur | Assam coals have low ash and high coking qualities.
Sulphur content is high, good for metallurgical purposes. The coal is best for making liquid fuels and hydrogenation processes. Tertiary Coalfields |
| Meghalaya | Darrangiri (Garo hills), Cherrapunji, Liotryngew, Maolong and Langrin coalfields (Khasi & Jaintia Hills) | Tertiary Coal Field |
| Madhya Pradesh | Singrauli, Sohagpur, Johila, Umaria, Satpura coalfield | Singrauli- It is the largest coalfield of MP. Gondwana Coalfields. |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naqmchik-Namphuk
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Coal Mines in India FAQs
- Which was the first coalfield in India?
Ans. Raniganj region of West Bengal was the very first coalfield in India where coal mining was started by the East India Company in the year 1774.
- Which category of coalfield have the most of the coal reserves of India?
Ans. Gondwana coal makes up to 98% of the total coal reserves in India.
- Which region have the most of the Gondwana Rocks?
Ans. The main regions of Gondwana rocks are found in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha.
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