Geography
List the state-wise distribution of coal.
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The state-wise distribution of coal is listed below:
- Jharkhand — Jharkhand has the largest reserves of coal (33.53%) in India. The main coal fields are Jharia, Bokaro, Giridih, Hazaribagh and Karanpura.
- Chattisgarh — The main coal field is Korba.
- Odisha — The main coal fields are Talcher and Sambalpur.
- Madhya Pradesh — Singrauli and Sholapur are the main coal fields. Others are Pench valley and Shahdol.
- West Bengal — has about 18% of India's coal reserves. Ranigunj is the main coal field.
- Maharashtra — Wardha valley, Mahapari, Kamptee Unrer and Chandrapur.
- Telangana — Singreni
- Tamil Nadu — Neyveli
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