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List the state-wise distribution of coal.

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The state-wise distribution of coal is listed below:

  1. Jharkhand — Jharkhand has the largest reserves of coal (33.53%) in India. The main coal fields are Jharia, Bokaro, Giridih, Hazaribagh and Karanpura.
  2. Chattisgarh — The main coal field is Korba.
  3. Odisha — The main coal fields are Talcher and Sambalpur.
  4. Madhya Pradesh — Singrauli and Sholapur are the main coal fields. Others are Pench valley and Shahdol.
  5. West Bengal — has about 18% of India's coal reserves. Ranigunj is the main coal field.
  6. Maharashtra — Wardha valley, Mahapari, Kamptee Unrer and Chandrapur.
  7. Telangana — Singreni
  8. Tamil Nadu — Neyveli

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