Question

What is the contribution of Chattisgarh and Jharkhand in bauxite production?

Answer 1

Jharkhand:

The reserves of all grades of recoverable bauxite in Jharkhand have been estimated at 63.5 million tonnes. These reserves are found in extensive areas of Ranchi, Lohardaga, Palamu and Gumla districts. Some bauxite is also found in Dumka and Munger districts. High grade ore occurs in Lohardaga and adjoining areas.

Chhattisgarh:

Chhattisgarh pro­duces more than 6 per cent bauxite of India. The Maikala range in Bilaspur, Durg districts and the Amarkantak plateau regions of Surguja, Raigarh and Bilaspur are some of the areas having rich deposits of bauxite.