Which is the richest source of minerals in India?

Jharkhand is the richest State of India from the point of view of minerals.

Which mineral is most exported by India?

At the end of the financial year 2022, India's export value of iron ore stood at approximately 3.25 billion U.S. dollars.

Which is the largest mineral of India?

India's major mineral resources include coal (4th largest reserves in the world), iron ore, manganese ore (7th largest reserve in the world as in 2013), mica, bauxite (5th largest reserve in the world as in 2013), chromite, natural gas, diamonds, limestone and thorium.

Which states produce Copper mineral in big amount?

The biggest producers of Copper minerals are: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Jharkhand

List of Mineral Production in India State Wise

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Mineral Production in India State Wise

India has a diverse range of metallic and non-metallic minerals crucial for construction, manufacturing, and energy sectors. This overview identifies the top mineral-producing states in India, the minerals they produce, and key mining locations.

As exams like AFCAT, CDS, NDA, and Indian Army Agniveer approach, candidates seek important information. Minerals are essential raw materials for various industries and contribute significantly to development. India’s mineral extraction history dates back to the Harappan civilization. With around 50 mineral-rich areas and about 400 mineral-containing locations, India holds substantial reserves. Iron ore is particularly abundant, and India is self-sufficient in many minerals, exporting several in large quantities.

List of Mineral Production in India State Wise

Mineral resources in India are unevenly distributed across different regions. The Damodar Valley has the largest reserves, whereas the western part of the peninsula, from Mangalore to Kanpur, has fewer deposits. In contrast, the eastern part of this region holds significant reserves of metallic minerals, coal, mica, and other non-metallic minerals. Gujarat and Assam are known for their petroleum reserves, and Rajasthan is rich in non-metallic minerals.

States like Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Tripura, Nagaland, and West Bengal have limited mineral resources. On the other hand, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Meghalaya have abundant mineral reserves. Bihar and Madhya Pradesh are major producers of metallic and non-metallic minerals, as well as coal. The following provides a state-wise distribution of mineral production in India.

Mineral	TYPE	MINES	TOP PRODUCERS (States)	TOP RESERVES (States)
IRON ORE	Metallic (Ferrous)	Barabil – Koira Valley(Orissa) Bailadila Mine (Chattisgarh) Dalli-Rajhara(CH) – the largest mine in India	1. Orissa 2. Chattisgarh 3. Karnataka	1. Orissa 2. Jharkhand 3. Chattisgarh
MANGANESE	Metallic (Ferrous)	Nagpur– Bhandara Region (Maharashtra) Gondite Mines (Orissa) Khondolite deposits (Orissa)	1. Madhya Pradesh 2. Maharashtra	1. Orissa 2. Karnataka 3. Madhya Pradesh
CHROMITE	Metallic (Ferrous)	Sukinda Valley (Orissa) Hasan Region (Karnataka)	1. Orissa 2. Karnataka 3. Andhra Pradesh	1. Sukinda Valley (OR) 2. Guntur Region (AP)
NICKEL	Metallic (Ferrous)	Sukinda Valley (Orissa) Singhbhum Region (Jharkhand)	1. Orissa 2. Jharkhand	1. Orissa 2. Jharkhand 3. Karnataka
COBALT	Metallic (Ferrous)	Singhbhum Region (Jharkhand) Kendujhar (Orissa) Tuensang (Nagaland)	1. Jharkhand 2. Orissa 3. Nagaland
BAUXITE	Metallic (Non-Ferrous)	Balangir(Orissa) Koraput (Orissa) Gumla(Jharkhand) Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh)	1. Orissa 2. Gujarat	1. Junagarh (GJ) 2. Durg (CH)
COPPER	Metallic (Non-Ferrous)	Malanjkhand Belt (Madhya Pradesh) Khetri Belt (Rajasthan) Kho-Dariba (Rajasthan)	1. Madhya Pradesh 2. Rajasthan 3. Jharkhand	1. Rajasthan 2. Madhya Pradesh 3. Jharkhand
GOLD	Metallic (Non-Ferrous)	Kolar Gold Field (Karnataka) Hutti Gold Field (Karnataka) Ramagiri Mines (Andhra Pradesh) Sunarnarekha Sands (Jharkhand)	1. Karnataka 2. Andhra Pradesh	1. Bihar 2. Rajasthan 3. Karnataka
SILVER	Metallic (Non-Ferrous)	Zawar Mines (Rajasthan) Tundoo Mines (Jharkhand) Kolar Gold Fields (Karnataka)	1. Rajasthan 2. Karnataka	1. Rajasthan 2. Jharkhand
LEAD	Metallic (Non-ferrous)	Rampura Aghucha (Rajasthan) Sindesar Mines (Rajasthan)	1. Rajasthan 2. Andhra Pradesh 3. Madhya Pradesh	1. Rajasthan 2. Madhya Pradesh
TIN	Metallic (Non-Ferrous)	Dantewada (Chhattisgarh)	Chhattisgarh (the only state in India)	Chattisgarh
MAGNESIUM	Metallic (Non-Ferrous)	Chalk Hills (Tamilnadu) Almora (Uttarakhand)	1. Tamil Nadu 2. Uttarakhand 3. Karnataka	1. Tamil Nadu 2. Karnataka
LIMESTONE	Non-Metallic	Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) Satna (Madhya Pradesh) Cuddapah (AP)	1. Rajasthan 2. Madhya Pradesh	1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Rajasthan 3. Gujarat
MICA	Non-Metallic	Gudur Mines (Aandhra Pradesh) Aravalis (Rajasthan) Koderma (Jharkhand)	1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Rajasthan 3. Orissa
DOLOMITE	Non-Metallic	Bastar, Raigarh (Chhattisgarh) Birmitrapur (Orissa) Khammam Region (Andhra Pradesh)	1. Chattisgarh 2. Andhra Pradesh	1. Chattisgarh 2. Orissa
ASBESTOS	Non-Metallic	Pali (Rajasthan) – largest mine Cuddapah (Andhra Pradesh)	1. Rajasthan 2. Andhra Pradesh 3. Karnataka	1. Rajasthan 2. Andhra Pradesh
KYANITE	Non-Metallic	Pavri Mines (Maharashtra) – Oldest kyanite mine in India Nawargaon Mines (Maharashtra)	1. Jharkhand 2. Maharashtra 3. Karnataka	1. Maharastra 2. Jharkhand
GYPSUM	Non-Metallic	Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer-Rajasthan	1. Rajasthan 2. Tamil Nadu 3. Gujarat	1. Rajasthan 2. Tamil Nadu 3. J & K
DIAMOND	Non-Metallic	Majhgawan Panna Mines (Madhya Pradesh) is – the only active diamond mine in India	1. Madhya Pradesh – only diamond-producing state
COAL	Non-Metallic (Energy)	Korba Coalfield, Birampur –Chhattisgarh Jharia Coalfield, Bokaro Coalfield, Girdih –(Jharkhand) Talcher field – (Orissa) Singaruli coalfields (Chhattisgarh) – Largest	1. Chattisgarh 2. Jharkhand 3. Orissa	1. Jharkhand 2. Orissa 3. Chattisgarh
PETROLEUM	Non-Metallic(Energy)	Lunej, Ankleshwar, Kalol–Gujarat Mumbai high–Maharashtra – largest oil field Digboi–Assam–Oldest oil filed in India	1. Maharastra 2. Gujarat	1. Gujarat 2. Maharastra
URANIUM	Atomic	Jaduguda mine (Jharkhand) Tummalapalle mine (Andhra Pradesh) –largest mine Domiasiat Mine (Meghalaya)	1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Jharkhand 3. Karnataka	1. Jharkhand 2. Andhra Pradesh 3. Karnataka
THORIUM	Atomic		1. Kerala 2. Jharkhand 3. Bihar	1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Tamil Nadu 3. Kerala

Mineral Production in India 2024 Statewise

The latest reports indicate that Orissa is the top mineral producer in India, contributing around half of the country’s total mineral production. Following Orissa, other states in India also contribute to mineral production.

Chhattisgarh
Kerala
Rajasthan
Jharkhand
Other States

Mineral Wealth of India

Orissa is recognized as the Mineral State of India because it contributes significantly to the country’s mineral production. The state is rich in various minerals like iron ore, manganese, chromite, bauxite, and limestone. Orissa also boasts the largest coal deposits in areas like Angul and Jharsuguda.