INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -India’s coal production is concentrated in various regions of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chattisgarh. The largest coalfield is situated in Jharia of Jharkhand.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jharia represents the largest coal reserves in India having estimated reserves of 19.4 billion tonnes of coking coal. The coalfield is an important contributor to the local economy, employing much of the local population either directly or indirectly.

Detailed explanation-3: -Raniganj Coalfield covers an area of 443.50 km2 (171.24 sq mi) and has total coal reserves of 49.17 billion tonnes, spread across Indian states of West Bengal and Jharkhand. That makes it the second largest coalfield in the country (in terms of reserves).

Detailed explanation-4: -The Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a unit of the CIL, has crossed 157 million tonne (MT) in coal production in the financial year of 2021-22, to become the leading coal producing company in the country, a release said.

Detailed explanation-5: -Jharia, also spelled Jherria, coalfield and former town, northern Jharkhand state, eastern India. The coalfield lies in the Damodar River valley and covers about 110 square miles (280 square km).