Write short note on distribution of iron ore in India.
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Iron ore is the backbone of modern civilisation and the foundation of our basic industry. India is fairly rich in iron deposits and some amount of iron is found in practically all parts of the country. India possesses extensive deposits of iron-ore. Its known reserves are about 6.6 per cent of the world’s deposits. The quality of iron ore found in India is one of the best in the world, as the iron content in it varies from 49 to 63 per cent.
. More than 33 per cent of the total production of India’s iron ore comes from Odisha. Keonjhar, Mayur Bhanj, Bonai are important iron ore producing areas in Odisha.
ii. Jharkhand ranks second in iron ore production and accounts for 27% of the country’s output.
iii. Noamundiu and Gua mines and other areas in Singhbum, near Daltonganj in Singhbhum and Palamau districts are the main iron ore producing districts.
iv. The iron ore from the adjoining areas is supplied to the iron and steel producing centres such as Jamshedpur, Durgapur, Bokaro, Rourkela, Asansol, etc.
. More than 33 per cent of the total production of India’s iron ore comes from Odisha. Keonjhar, Mayur Bhanj, Bonai are important iron ore producing areas in Odisha.
ii. Jharkhand ranks second in iron ore production and accounts for 27% of the country’s output.
iii. Noamundiu and Gua mines and other areas in Singhbum, near Daltonganj in Singhbhum and Palamau districts are the main iron ore producing districts.
iv. The iron ore from the adjoining areas is supplied to the iron and steel producing centres such as Jamshedpur, Durgapur, Bokaro, Rourkela, Asansol, etc.
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