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AN OVERVIEW
AN OVERVIEW
ON ON
DOMESTIC COAL RESOURCE
DOMESTIC COAL RESOURCE
AN OVERVIEW
AN OVERVIEW
ON ON
DOMESTIC COAL RESOURCE
DOMESTIC COAL RESOURCE
D.BhattacharyaD.BhattacharyaDirector Director
Geological Survey of IndiaGeological Survey of India
D.BhattacharyaD.BhattacharyaDirector Director
Geological Survey of IndiaGeological Survey of India
Solid fo
ssil fuel re
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Solid fo
ssil fuel re
source of
the country
COALFIELDS AND LIGNITEOCCURRENCES OF INDIACOALFIELDS AND LIGNITEOCCURRENCES OF INDIA
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14. Laitryngew15. Mawsynram16. Mawlong Shella17. Langrin18. Balphakram - Pendenggru19. West Daranggiri20. Rongrenggri21. Siju79. Kalakot - Mahogala
Tertiary Coalfields
22. Singrimari23. Abor Hills24. Daphla Hills25. Aka Hills26. Darjeeling27. Rajmahal28. Birbhum29. Tangsuli30. Kundait Kariah31. Saharjuri32. Jainti33-34. Giridih35. Raniganj36. Barjora37. Jharia38. East Bokaro39. West Bokaro40. Ramgarh41. North Karanpura42. South Karanpura43. Chope44. Itkhori45. Auranga46. Hutar47. Daltonganj48-49-50. Tatapani-Ramkola51. Singrauli
52. Korar53. Umaria54. Johilla55. Sohagpur56. Sonhat-Jhilimili57. Bisrampur58. Lakhanpur59. Panchbahini60. Dhamamunda61. Koreagarh62. Chirimiri63. Sendurgarh64. Hasdo-Arand65. Korba66. Mand-Raigarh67. Ib River68. Talcher69. Godavari70. Yellendu71. Wardha72. Bander73. Umrer74. Kamptee75. Pench Kanhan76. Pathakhera77. Tawa78. Mohpani
Gondwana Coalfields
1. Nichahom Baramula2. Nagbal3,4. Firozpur Shaliganga5. Khari6. Gangashahr7,8. Sarup Desar9. Kolayat10. Gura11. Chaneri12. Bithnok13. Mandal Charnan14. Raneri15. Hira Ki Dhani16. Lalamdesar17. Bar Singhsar18. Palana19. Kasnau20. Kuchera21. Nimbri22. Marwar Chapri23. Butati24. Merta Road25. Hansiyas26. Gangarda27. Lamba Jatan28. Mokala29. Indawar30. Nagarda31. Nimla32. Bharka33. Botiya34. Hamir ji ki Dhani35. Kapurdi
36. Jalipa37. Lakhpat38. Dhedadi39. Pranpur40. Kaiyari41. Panandhro42. Akhrimota43. Fulradam44. Umarsar45. Mudia46. Mata No Madh47. Jularai48. Waghapadar49. Lefri50. Hamla51. Nanaratadia52. Lakhanka Kharsalia53. Bhuri54. Shah Vastan55. Ratnagiri56. Nileswaram57. Madayi58. Warkala59. Mannargudi60. Jayamkonda Cholapuram61. Lalpettai62. Srimushnam63. Neyveli South64. Bhubangiri65. Neyveli East66. Bahur67,68,69. Eluru - Rajamun70. Domra
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SCoal: 293.5 billion tonnes
Coal: 293.5 billion tonnes
Lignite:Lignite: 41.941.9 billion tonnes
Lignite:Lignite: 41.941.9 billion tonnes
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13. Cherrapunji14. Laitryngew15. Mawsynram16. Mawlong Shella17. Langrin18. Balphakram-Pendenggru19. West Darangiri20. Rongrenggri21. Siju
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MAJOR COALFIELDS OF INDIA
Jharkhand Orissa ChhattisgarhMadhya Pradesh West Bengal Andhra Pradesh Maharashtra
(290-245 million years)(290-245 million years)
(57-23 million years)(57-23 million years)
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14. Laitryngew15. Mawsynram16. Mawlong Shella17. Langrin18. Balphakram - Pendenggru19. West Daranggiri20. Rongrenggri21. Siju79. Kalakot - Mahogala
Tertiary Coalfields
22. Singrimari23. Abor Hills24. Daphla Hills25. Aka Hills26. Darjeeling27. Rajmahal28. Birbhum29. Tangsuli30. Kundait Kariah31. Saharjuri32. Jainti33-34. Giridih35. Raniganj36. Barjora37. Jharia38. East Bokaro39. West Bokaro40. Ramgarh41. North Karanpura42. South Karanpura43. Chope44. Itkhori45. Auranga46. Hutar47. Daltonganj48-49-50. Tatapani-Ramkola51. Singrauli
52. Korar53. Umaria54. Johilla55. Sohagpur56. Sonhat-Jhilimili57. Bisrampur58. Lakhanpur59. Panchbahini60. Dhamamunda61. Koreagarh62. Chirimiri63. Sendurgarh64. Hasdo-Arand65. Korba66. Mand-Raigarh67. Ib River68. Talcher69. Godavari70. Yellendu71. Wardha72. Bander73. Umrer74. Kamptee75. Pench Kanhan76. Pathakhera77. Tawa78. Mohpani
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36. Jalipa37. Lakhpat38. Dhedadi39. Pranpur40. Kaiyari41. Panandhro42. Akhrimota43. Fulradam44. Umarsar45. Mudia46. Mata No Madh47. Jularai48. Waghapadar49. Lefri50. Hamla51. Nanaratadia52. Lakhanka Kharsalia53. Bhuri54. Shah Vastan55. Ratnagiri56. Nileswaram57. Madayi58. Warkala59. Mannargudi60. Jayamkonda Cholapuram61. Lalpettai62. Srimushnam63. Neyveli South64. Bhubangiri65. Neyveli East66. Bahur67,68,69. Eluru - Rajamun70. Domra
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Rajmahal basinRajmahal basin
Damodar-Koel ValleyDamodar-Koel Valley
Mahanadi ValleyMahanadi Valley
Indian Gondwana basins
Godavari ValleyGodavari Valley
Deogarh basinDeogarh basin
Son valley basinSon valley basin
Wardha ValleyWardha Valley
Ramgarh Raniganj
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All the coalfields are well connected through Roads/Railways
All the coalfields are well connected through Roads/Railways
Total 88 b.t.Total 88 b.t.
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
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Total : 26.1 b.tCoking: 1.4 b.t
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AlluviumTertiariesSupra PanchetPanchet FormationRaniganj FormationBarren MeasuresBarakar FormationTalchir FormationCrystalline basementBasement under Tertiary cover
AlluviumTertiariesSupra PanchetPanchet FormationRaniganj FormationBarren MeasuresBarakar FormationTalchir FormationCrystalline basementBasement under Tertiary cover
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Power Gr.Power Gr.
Non Coking coalNon Coking coal
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Raniganj CoalfieldRaniganj Coalfield
Salient featuresSalient features
Coal occurs in two horizons, Raniganj & Barakar FmsCoal occurs in two horizons, Raniganj & Barakar Fms
Raniganj Formation is widely and better developed than Barakar Formation
Raniganj Formation is widely and better developed than Barakar Formation
Barakar coals are generally medium coking, upper coal seams like Chanch, Laikdih are excellent
Barakar coals are generally medium coking, upper coal seams like Chanch, Laikdih are excellent
Lower Raniganj coal seams like Dishergarh, Sanctoria are semi-coking while Middle & upper seams yield superior quality non coking coal
Lower Raniganj coal seams like Dishergarh, Sanctoria are semi-coking while Middle & upper seams yield superior quality non coking coal
Formation Thickness Coal SeamFormation Thickness Coal Seam
Supra-Panchet 400mPanchet 600mRaniganj 1150m 18 (<1m to 17m)Barren Measures 650mBarakar 750m 15 (<1m to 62m)Talchir 300mBasement ----
Formation Thickness Coal SeamFormation Thickness Coal Seam
Supra-Panchet 400mPanchet 600mRaniganj 1150m 18 (<1m to 17m)Barren Measures 650mBarakar 750m 15 (<1m to 62m)Talchir 300mBasement ----
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More than 10 billion tonne coal is of Superior qualtyMore than 10 billion tonne coal is of Superior qualty
Jharia CoalfieldJharia Coalfield
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Geological map of Jharia CoalfieldGeological map of Jharia Coalfield
Total: 19.2 billion tonneTotal: 19.2 billion tonne
(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
Jharia CoalfieldJharia Coalfield
Salient featuresSalient features
Upper Barakar coal seams (IX – XVIII) --- Prime CokingUpper Barakar coal seams (IX – XVIII) --- Prime Coking
Lower Barakar coal seams (I – VIII) --- Medium CokingLower Barakar coal seams (I – VIII) --- Medium Coking
Raniganj coal seams: Medium CokingRaniganj coal seams: Medium Coking
Generally all the coal seams show caking propertiesGenerally all the coal seams show caking propertiesGenerally all the coal seams show caking propertiesGenerally all the coal seams show caking properties
Formation Thickness Coal SeamFormation Thickness Coal Seam
Intrusives -----Raniganj 725m 22 (<1m to 4.7m)
Barren Measures 850mBarakar 1130m 46 (<1m to 33m)Talchir 225mBasement ----
Formation Thickness Coal SeamFormation Thickness Coal Seam
Intrusives -----Raniganj 725m 22 (<1m to 4.7m)
Barren Measures 850mBarakar 1130m 46 (<1m to 33m)Talchir 225mBasement ----
ThicknessThickness
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E.Bokaro CoalfieldE.Bokaro Coalfield
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CokingCoking
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
Geological map of East Bokaro CoalfieldGeological map of East Bokaro Coalfield
Total: 8.06 billion tonneTotal: 8.06 billion tonne
Salient featuresSalient features
Workable coal seams within Barakar FormationWorkable coal seams within Barakar Formation
Coals are high rank, low to high volatile, medium coking
Coals are high rank, low to high volatile, medium coking
Kargali, Bermo and Karo group of seams are important
Kargali, Bermo and Karo group of seams are important
Formation Thickness Coal SeamFormation Thickness Coal Seam
Mahadeva 500m
Panchet 600mRaniganj 600m 7 (<1m to 3.0m)
Barren Measures 500mBarakar 1000m 26 (<1m to 63.9m)Talchir 80mBasement ----
Formation Thickness Coal SeamFormation Thickness Coal Seam
Mahadeva 500m
Panchet 600mRaniganj 600m 7 (<1m to 3.0m)
Barren Measures 500mBarakar 1000m 26 (<1m to 63.9m)Talchir 80mBasement ----
ThicknessThickness
No.No.
E.Bokaro CoalfieldE.Bokaro Coalfield
GEOLOGICAL MAP OF WEST BOKARO COALFIELD
W.Bokaro CoalfieldW.Bokaro Coalfield
0.270.01
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CokingCoking
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
Total: 5.0 billion tonneTotal: 5.0 billion tonne
Salient featuresSalient features
Coals are generally of medium to high volatile and medium coking
Coals are generally of medium to high volatile and medium coking
Important seams are Seam-V and Seam-XImportant seams are Seam-V and Seam-X
W.Bokaro CoalfieldW.Bokaro CoalfieldFormation Thickness Coal SeamFormation Thickness Coal Seam
Mahadeva 600m
Panchet 450mRaniganj 550m 10 thin (<1m to 2m)Barren Measures 300mBarakar 610m 22 (1m to 22m) Karharbari 60mTalchir 160m
Formation Thickness Coal SeamFormation Thickness Coal Seam
Mahadeva 600m
Panchet 450mRaniganj 550m 10 thin (<1m to 2m)Barren Measures 300mBarakar 610m 22 (1m to 22m) Karharbari 60mTalchir 160m
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N.Karanpura CoalfieldN.Karanpura Coalfield
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Geological map of North Karanpura CoalfieldGeological map of North Karanpura Coalfield
Total: 18.26 billion tonneTotal: 18.26 billion tonne
Salient featuresSalient features
Seam-I & II are thick and persistentSeam-I & II are thick and persistent
Coals in the eastern part are of high rank and medium coking
Coals in the eastern part are of high rank and medium coking
Karharbari coal is of superior qualityKarharbari coal is of superior quality
N.Karanpura CoalfieldN.Karanpura Coalfield Formation Thickness Coal SeamFormation Thickness Coal Seam
Mahadeva 165m
Panchet 225m
Raniganj 400m thin bands
Barren Measures 385m
Barakar 500m 5 (<1m to 35.2m)
Karharbari 200m 1 (<1m to 10.5m)
Talchir 180m
Basement ----
Formation Thickness Coal SeamFormation Thickness Coal Seam
Mahadeva 165m
Panchet 225m
Raniganj 400m thin bands
Barren Measures 385m
Barakar 500m 5 (<1m to 35.2m)
Karharbari 200m 1 (<1m to 10.5m)
Talchir 180m
Basement ----
ThicknessThickness
No.No.
S.Karanpura CoalfieldS.Karanpura Coalfield
3.44
1.64
0.38 0.28 0.53
0-300 300-600
600-1200
300-600
600-1200
Non cokingNon coking
CokingCoking
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
Geological map of South Karanpura CoalfieldGeological map of South Karanpura Coalfield
Total: 6.27 billion tonneTotal: 6.27 billion tonne
Salient featuresSalient features
Workable seams are from Barakar Formation Workable seams are from Barakar Formation
Coals are dominantly non- cokingCoals are dominantly non- coking
Lower coal seams in the central part developed caking propensity at depth
Lower coal seams in the central part developed caking propensity at depth
S.Karanpura CoalfieldS.Karanpura Coalfield
Formation Thickness Coal SeamFormation Thickness Coal Seam
Raniganj 360m 7 (<1m to 3.3m)
Barren Measures 385m
Barakar 1050m 42 (<1m to 54.2m)
Talchir 180m
Basement ----
Formation Thickness Coal SeamFormation Thickness Coal Seam
Raniganj 360m 7 (<1m to 3.3m)
Barren Measures 385m
Barakar 1050m 42 (<1m to 54.2m)
Talchir 180m
Basement ----
ThicknessThickness
No.No.
Five detached coalfields, viz., Hura, Chuperbhita, Pachwara, Mahuagarhi and Brahmani arranged from north to south, constitute the Rajmahal Group and southward extension of Brahmani coalfield into West Bengal is the Birbhum Coalfield
Five detached coalfields, viz., Hura, Chuperbhita, Pachwara, Mahuagarhi and Brahmani arranged from north to south, constitute the Rajmahal Group and southward extension of Brahmani coalfield into West Bengal is the Birbhum Coalfield
Rajmahal - Birbhum BasinRajmahal - Birbhum Basin
Hura
Chupervita
Pachwara
Mahuagarhi
Brahmani
Coalfields are well connected through Roads/RailwaysCoalfields are well connected through Roads/Railways
Hura
Chupervita
Pachwara
Mahuagarhi
Brahmani
Rajmahal GroupRajmahal Group
Formation ThicknessFormation Thickness
Rajmahal > 600m
Dubrajpur > 200m
Barakar > 500m
Talchir ~ 60m
Formation ThicknessFormation Thickness
Rajmahal > 600m
Dubrajpur > 200m
Barakar > 500m
Talchir ~ 60m
Sizeable resource at shallow level in Pachwara Coalfield
Sizeable resource at shallow level in Pachwara Coalfield
Salient featuresSalient features
Seams I and II are thick (>1m to 23m) and persistent
Seams I and II are thick (>1m to 23m) and persistent
11.04
5.04
0.03
0-300 300-600 600-1200
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource(in billion tonne)
(in billion tonne)
Total: 16.11 billion tonneTotal: 16.11 billion tonne
Deocha
Dewanganj
Pachami
Sursal
Jharkhand
Birbhum CoalfieldBirbhum Coalfield
Formation Thickness Coal Seam zoneFormation Thickness Coal Seam zone
Rajmahal 350m
Dubrajpur 130m
Barakar 650m 20 (<1m to 156m)
Talchir 310m
Basement ----
Formation Thickness Coal Seam zoneFormation Thickness Coal Seam zone
Rajmahal 350m
Dubrajpur 130m
Barakar 650m 20 (<1m to 156m)
Talchir 310m
Basement ----
ThicknessThickness
No.No.
Coal occurrence in Birbhum district in the Trans-Ajoy part of Raniganj Coalfield was already known.
Birbhum Coalfield as a separate entity has emerged in the coal map of West Bengal through systematic exploration by GSI during mid 80’s.
Barakars, containing multitude of thick coal seams, concealed below thick hard trap rocks, making mining a difficult proposition
Coal occurrence in Birbhum district in the Trans-Ajoy part of Raniganj Coalfield was already known.
Birbhum Coalfield as a separate entity has emerged in the coal map of West Bengal through systematic exploration by GSI during mid 80’s.
Barakars, containing multitude of thick coal seams, concealed below thick hard trap rocks, making mining a difficult proposition
0.9
4.2
1.2
0-300 300-600 600-1200
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
6.33 b.t.6.33 b.t.
Mahanadi ValleyMahanadi Valley
Mahanadi ValleyMahanadi Valley
Mahanadi Valley basin chain includes Talcher, Ib-River, Mand-Raigarh, Korba and Hasdo-Arand coalfields
Mahanadi Valley basin chain includes Talcher, Ib-River, Mand-Raigarh, Korba and Hasdo-Arand coalfields
48.4
23 25.1
11.75.4
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
Total : 113.6 b.tTotal : 113.6 b.t
Talcher CoalfieldTalcher Coalfield
Quarternary depositsLateriteKamthi FormationBarren MeasuresBarakar FormationKarharbari FormationTalchir FormationMetamorphicsFault
>300m
Hill
Hill
Hill
Hill
Hill
Hill
Geological map of Talcher Coalfield
32.3
14.4
1.7
0-300 300-600 600-1200
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
Total : 48.41 b.tTotal : 48.41 b.t
Eastern part of Coalfield is connected through Railways
Eastern part of Coalfield is connected through Railways
Talcher CoalfieldTalcher Coalfield Formation Thickness Coal SeamFormation Thickness Coal Seam
No. ThicknessNo. Thickness
Kamthi 250m
Barakar 350m 10 (<1m to 86m)
Karharbari 650m 6 (<1m to 14m)
Talchir 170m
Basement ----
Formation Thickness Coal SeamFormation Thickness Coal Seam
No. ThicknessNo. Thickness
Kamthi 250m
Barakar 350m 10 (<1m to 86m)
Karharbari 650m 6 (<1m to 14m)
Talchir 170m
Basement ----
Salient featuresSalient features
Holds maximum coal resource amongst other Indian coalfieldsHolds maximum coal resource amongst other Indian coalfields
10 coal seams in Barakar; Individual seam thickness reaches up to 86m10 coal seams in Barakar; Individual seam thickness reaches up to 86m
Cumulative seam thickness up to 150mCumulative seam thickness up to 150m
More than 65% lies within 300m depth with considerable quarriable potentiality
More than 65% lies within 300m depth with considerable quarriable potentiality
Mostly power grade coalMostly power grade coal
Coals from Seam-I (Karharbari) is of Superior qualityCoals from Seam-I (Karharbari) is of Superior quality
Superior quality coal amounts to 1.7 billion tonneSuperior quality coal amounts to 1.7 billion tonne
IB-River CoalfieldIB-River Coalfield
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
Total : 23.03 b.tTotal : 23.03 b.t
14.4
8.6
0.03
0-300 300-600 600-1200
Coalfield is connected through Roads/Railways
Coalfield is connected through Roads/Railways
IB-River CoalfieldIB-River Coalfield
Salient featuresSalient features
More than 60% resource within 300m depth levelMore than 60% resource within 300m depth level
Mostly power grade coalMostly power grade coal
Lowermost IB seam is of better qualityLowermost IB seam is of better quality
Formation Thickness Coal SeamFormation Thickness Coal Seam
No. ThicknessNo. Thickness
Kamthi 100m
Raniganj 200m 4 (<1m to 7.4m)
Barren Measures 260m
Barakar 450m 5 (<1m to 60m)
Talchir 130m
Basement ----
Formation Thickness Coal SeamFormation Thickness Coal Seam
No. ThicknessNo. Thickness
Kamthi 100m
Raniganj 200m 4 (<1m to 7.4m)
Barren Measures 260m
Barakar 450m 5 (<1m to 60m)
Talchir 130m
Basement ----
INDEX
3° F
LABED
SYANG
BARPALI
HATI
KUDMURA
KUREKELA
CHHAL
KHARSIA
RAIGARH
TAMNAR
GARE
PELMA
TILAIPALI
PHUTAMURA
CHIMTAPANIKURUMKELA
F
BORO
SCALE0 5 10 km
GEOLOGICAL MAP OF MAND – RAIGARH COALFIELD
PART OF TOPOSHEET NOS. 64 J/14,15,16, N/2,3,4,7,8,11,12, O/5 & 9
GHARGHODA
DHARAMJAIGARH
BASIC INTRUSIVES
KAMTHI FORMATION
RANIGANJ FORMATION
BARREN MEASURES
BARAKAR FORMATION
TALCHIR FORMATION
PRECAMBRIANS
BEDDING ATTITUDESFAULTS
MAND R.
KU
RK
ET
R.
83° 00" 83° 15" 83° 30"
22°
00"
22°
00"
22°
15"
22°
30"
22°
30"
22°
15"
83° 00" 83° 15" 83° 30"
JHARPALAM
SITHRA
Mand-Raigarh CoalfieldMand-Raigarh Coalfield
18
6.5
0.6
0-300 300-600 600-1200
Total : 25.1 b.tTotal : 25.1 b.t
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
12 coal seams of which Seam-V thickest12 coal seams of which Seam-V thickest
Seam-V -- 34m to 63m thick in southern limb, 2m-33m in northern limbSeam-V -- 34m to 63m thick in southern limb, 2m-33m in northern limb
Mostly Power grade coal (‘D’ to ‘G’ grade)Mostly Power grade coal (‘D’ to ‘G’ grade)
Connected through roadsConnected through roads
G EO LO G IC AL M AP O F KO R BA C O ALFIELD
15Km
F
Barren M easure Form .Barakar Form ationTalchir Form ationBasem ent
F
F
K O R B A
F
Scale
PALI
C
Kam thi Form ationRaniganj Form ation
R ajgam ar
D hengurd ih-Kachand i B lock
F
Korba CoalfieldKorba Coalfield
Coal seams restricted in Lower & Upper members of Barakar Fm.Coal seams restricted in Lower & Upper members of Barakar Fm.Coal seams restricted in Lower & Upper members of Barakar Fm.Coal seams restricted in Lower & Upper members of Barakar Fm.
8 coal seams in Lower member, rarely exceeds 5m in thickness coal seams in Lower member, rarely exceeds 5m in thickness but yield superior quality coalbut yield superior quality coal
8 coal seams in Lower member, rarely exceeds 5m in thickness coal seams in Lower member, rarely exceeds 5m in thickness but yield superior quality coalbut yield superior quality coal
Max.Max. 28 coal seams (max.60m thick) in upper member, but yield coal seams (max.60m thick) in upper member, but yield power grade coalpower grade coal
Max.Max. 28 coal seams (max.60m thick) in upper member, but yield coal seams (max.60m thick) in upper member, but yield power grade coalpower grade coal
8.8
2.9
0-300 300-600
Total : 11.7 b.tTotal : 11.7 b.t
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
75% resource in shallow level75% resource in shallow level75% resource in shallow level75% resource in shallow level
Connected mainly through roads
Connected mainly through roads
Hasdo-Arand CoalfieldHasdo-Arand Coalfield
5.35
0.05
0-300 300-600
Total : 5.4 b.tTotal : 5.4 b.t
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
6 coal seams in Barakar Fm6 coal seams in Barakar Fm6 coal seams in Barakar Fm6 coal seams in Barakar Fm
Morga (max. 8m thick) and Dhajag (max. 16m thick) importantMorga (max. 8m thick) and Dhajag (max. 16m thick) importantMorga (max. 8m thick) and Dhajag (max. 16m thick) importantMorga (max. 8m thick) and Dhajag (max. 16m thick) important
Almost 100% resource within shallow levelAlmost 100% resource within shallow levelAlmost 100% resource within shallow levelAlmost 100% resource within shallow level
Connected through roadsConnected through roads
Son ValleySon Valley
Son ValleySon Valley
Son Valley basin chain includes Singrauli, Sohagpur, and Tatapani-Ramkola coalfields
Son Valley basin chain includes Singrauli, Sohagpur, and Tatapani-Ramkola coalfields
14.6
6.9
2.6
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
Total : 24.2 b.tTotal : 24.2 b.t
Singrauli and Sohagpur Connected through Rail/roads;
Ramkola-Tatapani poorly connected
Singrauli and Sohagpur Connected through Rail/roads;
Ramkola-Tatapani poorly connected
Singrauli CoalfieldSingrauli Coalfield
Coal occurs in Main basin in west and Moher sub-basin in eastCoal occurs in Main basin in west and Moher sub-basin in east
Main basin: Main basin: Barakar: 7 – 8 coal seams (<1m to 18m thick)Barakar: 7 – 8 coal seams (<1m to 18m thick)
Raniganj: 4 coal seams (<1m to 4m thick)Raniganj: 4 coal seams (<1m to 4m thick)
Moher sub-basin: Moher sub-basin: Super thick seam >100mSuper thick seam >100m
9.5
4.9
0.2
0-300 300-600 600-1200
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
Total : 14.6 b.tTotal : 14.6 b.t
Major resource in M.P while only 1.06 m.t in U.PMajor resource in M.P while only 1.06 m.t in U.P
Sohagpur CoalfieldSohagpur Coalfield
Max. seven coal seamsMax. seven coal seams
(<1m to 3.5m thick)(<1m to 3.5m thick)
Cum. Coal thickness --- max. 15mCum. Coal thickness --- max. 15m
Both coking (north of Bamni-chilpa fault from east to west central part) & non-coking coal
Both coking (north of Bamni-chilpa fault from east to west central part) & non-coking coal
3.8
1.5
0.03
0.4
1
0.1
0-300 300-600 600-1200 0-300 300-600 600-1200
Non coking (5.4 b.t)Non coking (5.4 b.t)
Coking (1.5 b.t)Coking (1.5 b.t)
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
Total : 6.9 b.tTotal : 6.9 b.t
4.2 b.t. within 300m and >2.1 b.t Superior grade
4.2 b.t. within 300m and >2.1 b.t Superior grade
Tatapani-Ramkola CoalfieldTatapani-Ramkola Coalfield
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
Total : 2.64 b.tTotal : 2.64 b.t
13 coal seams developed in Barakar Formation13 coal seams developed in Barakar Formation
Seam thickness <1m to 15m with cum. thickness 67m (max.)Seam thickness <1m to 15m with cum. thickness 67m (max.)
Seam – III and V persistent & well developedSeam – III and V persistent & well developed
Number of coal seams reduces towards westNumber of coal seams reduces towards west
1.16 1.17
0.3
0-300 300-600 600-1200
About 600 million tonne superior grade coalAbout 600 million tonne superior grade coal
Wardha ValleyWardha Valley
Wardha ValleyWardha Valley
Wardha Valley basin chain includes Wardha, Bander, Umrer and Kamptee coalfields from south to north. Bander and Umrer are small coalfields
Wardha Valley basin chain includes Wardha, Bander, Umrer and Kamptee coalfields from south to north. Bander and Umrer are small coalfields
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
Total : 10.8 b.tTotal : 10.8 b.t
6.4
3
0.50.9
Wardha Kamptee Umrer Bander
Connected through roads and railways
Connected through roads and railways
86 7
5
2
One persistent and thick (17 – 25m) seam, often with three splits, developed in Barakar Formation along with
One persistent and thick (17 – 25m) seam, often with three splits, developed in Barakar Formation along with
Seven impersistent coal seams (max. 1.31m) mostly power grade.
Seven impersistent coal seams (max. 1.31m) mostly power grade.
4.6
1.8
0.01
0-300 300-600 600-1200
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
Wardha CoalfieldWardha Coalfield
Total : 6.4 b.tTotal : 6.4 b.t
3
GEOLOGICAL MAP OF KAMPTEE COALFIELD
Kamptee CoalfieldKamptee Coalfield
Five coal seams (Seam-I to V) developed in middle part of Barakar Formation
Five coal seams (Seam-I to V) developed in middle part of Barakar Formation
Seam thickness - <1m to 11.7mSeam thickness - <1m to 11.7m
Seam-II is persistent in respect to thickness and qualitySeam-II is persistent in respect to thickness and quality
1.8
1
0.15
0-300 300-600 600-1200
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
Total : 3 b.tTotal : 3 b.t
Both coking and non coking coal available in this coalfield.
Both coking and non coking coal available in this coalfield.
Pench-Kanhan-Tawa valley Coalfield
Pench-Kanhan-Tawa valley Coalfield
1.43
0.78
0.001
0.35 0.32
0-300 300-600 600-1200
0-300 300-600
Three coal seams are reported of which the topmost seam is most consistent. Thickness varies from <1m to 6.7m.
Three coal seams are reported of which the topmost seam is most consistent. Thickness varies from <1m to 6.7m.
Non coking Non coking
CokingCoking
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
Total : 3.3 b.tTotal : 3.3 b.t
E. Part connected through railE. Part connected through rail
Godavari CoalfieldGodavari Coalfield
Coal development varies from north to south. Coal occurs in two horizon.
Coal development varies from north to south. Coal occurs in two horizon.
Kamthi coal is interbanded. 7 coal seam zones with maxm. thickness of 30m.
Kamthi coal is interbanded. 7 coal seam zones with maxm. thickness of 30m.
Barakar having 2 to 4 workable seams with maxm. thickness of 25m
Barakar having 2 to 4 workable seams with maxm. thickness of 25m
9.68.7
3.7
0-300 300-600 600-1200
Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource
(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)
Total : 22.1 b.tTotal : 22.1 b.t
Connected through Rail/RoadsConnected through Rail/Roads
1.9 b.t. superior grade coal within 300m1.9 b.t. superior grade coal within 300m
COAL DEPOSITSCOAL DEPOSITS OFOF
NORTH-EASTERN INDIANORTH-EASTERN INDIA
COAL DEPOSITSCOAL DEPOSITS OFOF
NORTH-EASTERN INDIANORTH-EASTERN INDIA
Total resource
1.49 billion tonnes
TiruBorjan
Miao bum
MakumDilli-Jeypore
Tuen Sang
Singirimari
Aka Hills
Abor Hills
44
Daphla HillsNamchik-Namphuk
Jhanzi-Disai
Koilajan
Cherrapunji
Mawlong-Shella
Langrin
West Daranggiri
Balphakram-Pendenguru
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Meghalaya
Nagaland
Manipur
Mizoram
Tripura
AssamAssamAssamAssam
Makum452.8 m.t
Dilli-Jeypore
Longlai
JamunaKoilajan
Charpakra
Nambor
Silonijan
Kotha-Ardha
Diklem-Daupher
Dithor
Garampani
KhonongmaBaga-dahangi
Singrimari
Dhubri
Goalpara
Dispur
Rangia
Nowgong
Tezpur
Golaghat
Jorhat
Lumding
Haflong
Sibsagar
Dibrugarh
Tinsukia
Brahmaputra River
Diphu
Doigrung
Coal seam 5 Nos
Thickness 1.2 – 33mMoisture% 1.8 – 2.8Ash% 1.9 – 20.0V.M.% 39.0 – 45.0S% 1.5 – 5.8C.I. 17 to 24
Coal seam 6 – 7 Nos
Thickness 1.2 – 4.0mMoisture% 4.6 – 7.5Ash% 1.3 – 18.9V.M.% 39.0 – 45.0S% 1.5 – 5.8Generally non-caking
Thickness 1.3 – 2.2mMoisture% 5.6 – 8.1Ash% 19.8 – 37.4V.M.% 57.8 – 65.0S% 2.5 – 3.8Generally non-caking
Coal seam 2 NosThickness <1.0 – 4.1mMoisture% 1.2 – 1.6Ash% 18.0 – 23.9V.M.% 18.5 – 22.9C.I. 19 to 26Coke type E – G3
Singrimari( 2.79 m.t.)
Singrimari( 2.79 m.t.)
Dilli-JeypurDilli-Jeypur( 54.02 m.t.)( 54.02 m.t.)
Dilli-JeypurDilli-Jeypur( 54.02 m.t.)( 54.02 m.t.)
Mikir HillsMikir Hills( 3.71 m.t.)( 3.71 m.t.)
Mikir HillsMikir Hills( 3.71 m.t.)( 3.71 m.t.)
Total Resource
(513.31 million tonne)
Total Resource
(513.31 million tonne)
0-300: 311.31 m.t. 300-600: 202.00 m.t.0-300: 311.31 m.t. 300-600: 202.00 m.t.
Tawang
Bomdila
Itanagar
Tonwa
Anini
Khonsa
Dib
ang
Dia
ng
Pasighat
Mukki
Aka Hills
Daphala Hills
Miri Hills
Abor Hills
Daphala
Miri
Abor
Namchik-Namphuk
Miao-Bum
Aka
Gondwana coalGondwana coal
(Minor Resource)(Minor Resource)
Gondwana coalGondwana coal
(Minor Resource)(Minor Resource)
Moisture: Low
Ash: Low
V.M.: HighTertiary coalTertiary coal
90.23 m.t.90.23 m.t.
Tertiary coalTertiary coal
90.23 m.t.90.23 m.t.
Moisture: Low
Ash: Low to Moderate
V.M.: High
Sulphur: High
Coking: Weak to Moderate
Arunachal Arunachal PradeshPradeshArunachal Arunachal PradeshPradesh
Total Resource 0-300: 90.23 m.t.Total Resource 0-300: 90.23 m.t.
Jarain
Bapung
Sutnga
Lumshong
Lakadong
Pynursia
Laltryngew
Um Rileng
Mawbeh-Iarker
Mawsyhram
Cherrapunji
Langrin-Barsora133.16
West Daranggiri 59.60
Balphakram- Pendengru
Holwang - Nabru
Baljong
Doigring
KylasSiju
Karaibari
Rongrenggiri
Isamati
Ioksi
Singrimari
Tura
Shillong
Nongpoh
Nongstoin
Garo Hills
Khasi Hills Jaintia Hills
Gondwana coal Tertiary coal
Emerged as an important coal producer in recent yearsan important coal producer in recent years
Coal being mined in unorganised sectorsunorganised sectors (private non-captive) {source: DMR, Meghalaya}
Mawlong-Shella
Khasi-Jaintia Hills Coal seams generally thin with low ash, high volatile and moderate to strongly caking.
Garo Hills Coal seams generally <1m – 3m thick with low ash, high volatile and non caking.
Total Resource: Total Resource: 576.48 million.tonne576.48 million.tonneTotal Resource: Total Resource: 576.48 million.tonne576.48 million.tonne
107.03
125.00
MEGHALAYA
NAGALANDNAGALAND
Coal seam 5 nos.Thickness <1.0m - 2.6mMoisture 2.0% - 15.4%Ash 1.2% - 26.0%V.M. 32.0% - 49.0%Sulphur 1.6% - 6.0%Resource :Resource : 2.08 million tonne
Coal seam 5 nos.Thickness <1.0m - 2.6mMoisture 2.0% - 15.4%Ash 1.2% - 26.0%V.M. 32.0% - 49.0%Sulphur 1.6% - 6.0%Resource :Resource : 2.08 million tonne
TiruResource :Resource : 6.60 million tonne
Dimapur
Simalug
Molwachung
Kohima
Coal seam 7 nos.Thickness <1.0m - 5.8mMoisture 2.0% - 5.0%Ash 10.0% - 48%V.M. 33.0% - 42.0%Sulphur 3.0% - 6.0%Resource :Resource : 10.0 million tonne
Coal seam 7 nos.Thickness <1.0m - 5.8mMoisture 2.0% - 5.0%Ash 10.0% - 48%V.M. 33.0% - 42.0%Sulphur 3.0% - 6.0%Resource :Resource : 10.0 million tonne
Coal seam 5 nos.Thickness <1.0m - 2.2mMoisture 2.3% - 16.9%Ash 6.9% - 37.6%V.M. 23.0% - 32.6%Sulphur 0.6% - 3.9%Resource :Resource : 3.26 million tonne
Coal seam 5 nos.Thickness <1.0m - 2.2mMoisture 2.3% - 16.9%Ash 6.9% - 37.6%V.M. 23.0% - 32.6%Sulphur 0.6% - 3.9%Resource :Resource : 3.26 million tonne
Coal seam 2 nos.Thickness <1.0m - 1.7mMoisture 8.7% - 9.5%Ash 2.5% - 6.2%V.M. 40.7% - 41.6%Sulphur 2.2% - 4.6%
Coal seam 2 nos.Thickness <1.0m - 1.7mMoisture 8.7% - 9.5%Ash 2.5% - 6.2%V.M. 40.7% - 41.6%Sulphur 2.2% - 4.6%
Tichak
Borjan
Tuensang
Jhanzi-Disai
Total Resource(315.41 million tonne)
• PROVED (>80%)• PROVED (>80%) THROUGH DETAILED EXPLORATION
RESOURCE CLASSIFIED ASRESOURCE CLASSIFIED AS
(Based on degree of confidence)(Based on degree of confidence)
• INDICATED (>50 to 80%)• INDICATED (>50 to 80%)THROUGH REGIONAL EXPLORATION
• INFERRED (<50 %)• INFERRED (<50 %)
DEPTH DEPTH : :DEPTH DEPTH : : 0-300 m, 300-600 m and 600-1200 m
GRADE GRADE : :GRADE GRADE : :
Medium Coking : SG-I, SG-II, W-I, W-II, W-III, W-IVMedium Coking : SG-I, SG-II, W-I, W-II, W-III, W-IV
Semi Coking : Grade-I and grade-IISemi Coking : Grade-I and grade-II
Non Coking : Superior (Gr. A – C ash+mois upto 29%) and Power grade (Gr. D – G ash+mois upto 55%) Non Coking : Superior (Gr. A – C ash+mois upto 29%) and Power grade (Gr. D – G ash+mois upto 55%)
CATEGORYCATEGORY : :CATEGORYCATEGORY : :
92.2
570
.83
10.0
1
13.7
10.
50
10.4
2
57.2
4
16.2
5
1.76
13.5
9
6.16
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0-300 0-600 300-600 600-1200
Proved
Indicated
Inferred
Depth-wise & Category-wise Indian coal resource
(As on 01.04.2012)
Depth-wise & Category-wise Indian coal resource
(As on 01.04.2012)
TOTAL RESOURCE : 293.49 billion tonneTOTAL RESOURCE : 293.49 billion tonne
0
5.66 3.12.11
9.56 9.55 3.03
9.31 12.29 2.77
12.42 13.36 4.83
13.98 33.45 3.41
25.54 36.46 9.43
40.16 33.61 6.58
Proved
Indicated
Inferred
OrissaChattisgarh
West Bengal
Jharkhand
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh
Categorised State-wise resource of Indian coalCategorised State-wise resource of Indian coal(As on 01.04.2012)(As on 01.04.2012)
0.05
0.54
1.15
1.2
1.37
1.75
2.52
2.63
2.7
3.32
3.57
4.27
5.1
5.85
6.09
8.31
8.87
11.42
16.23
1.09
1.25
0.47
0.58
3.59
2.51
0.88
7.85
1.33
1.21
0.74
11.77
3.6
2.74
3.4
5.53
3.63
1.9
13.23
Tatapani
Auranga
Pench
Kamptee
Hasd-Arand
Sohagpur
S.Karanpura
Rajmahal
E.Bokaro
W.Bokaro
Wardha
Mand-Raigarh
Korba
Singrauli
Godavari
IB-River
N.Karanpura
Raniganj
Talcher
Coalfield-wise ‘Proved’ & ‘Indicated’ resource at 0-300m depth level
Coalfield-wise ‘Proved’ & ‘Indicated’ resource at 0-300m depth level
Proved resourceProved resource Indicated resourceIndicated resource
(Resource in billion tonne)(Resource in billion tonne)
STATE-WISE PROVED COAL RESOURCES 0 – 300 m Depth level
STATE-WISE INDICATED COAL RESOURCES 0 – 300 m Depth level
mill
ion
tonn
e
mill
ion
tonn
e
Prime
Medium
SemiMedium
Semi
MediumSemi
Jharkhand WBC.garh MP
STATE-WISE PROVED COKING COAL RESOURCES 0 – 300 m Depth level
COAL FIELD-WISE PROVED SUPERIOR GRADE NON-COKING COAL RESOURCES 0 – 300 m Depth level
mill
ion
tonn
e
COAL FIELD-WISE INDICATED SUPERIOR GRADE NON-COKING COAL RESOURCES 0 – 300 m Depth level
Mill
ion
tonn
e
COAL FIELD-WISE PROVED POWER GRADE NON-COKING COAL RESOURCES 0 – 300 m Depth level
Mill
ion
tonn
e15777
8258 8140
57744605 4595 4595 4595
COAL FIELD-WISE INDICATED POWER GRADE NON-COKING COAL RESOURCES 0 – 300 m Depth level
Mill
ion
tonn
e
1258611389
7506
5404
3458 2967 2744
%
%
%
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m
m
m m
m
m
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m
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m
m
Srinagar
Jaipur
Gandhinagar
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36°
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32°
32°
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28°
24°
24°
80° 76°
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53
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17
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2629
2221 20
31 3233
353436
404138
39 37
4443
5047
24
1.Nichahom Baramula 2.Nagbal3,4.Firozpur Shaliganga 5.Khari 6.Gangashahr 7.Sarup Desar 8.Mudh 9.9Kolayat10.Gura
11.Chaneri
12.Bithnok
13.Mandal Charnan14.Raneri15.Hira Ki Dhani
16.Lalamdesar17.Bar Singhsar
18.Palana
19.Kasnau20.Kuchera21.Nimbri22.Marwar Chapri23.Butati24.Merta Road25.Hansiyas26.Gangarda27.Lamba Jatan28.Mokala29.Indawar30.Nagarda31.Nimla32.Bharka33.Botiya
34.Hamir ji ki Dhani35.kapurdi
36.Jalipa37.Lakhpat
38.Dhedadi39.Pranpur
40.Kaiyari
41.Panandhro
42.Akhrimota
43.Fulradam44.Umarsar
45.Mudia46.Mata No Madh47.Jularai
48.W aghapadar49.Lefri
50.Hamla51.Nanaratadia
52.Lakhanka Kharsalia53.Bhuri
54.Shah Vastan
Lignite Occurrences
42
Coalfields79. Kalakot-Metka
79
500 0 500 km
Lignite Occurrences
m m
m
m
mmm
m
m
m
55
56
57
6665
59
646362
6160
696768
58
76° 80°
8°
12°
16°
8°
12°
16°
76° 80°
55. Ratnagiri56. Nileswaram57. Madayi58. Warkala59. Mannargudi60. Jayamkonda Cholapuram61. Lalpettai62. Srimushnam63. Neyveli South64. Bhubangiri65. Neyveli East66. Bahur67, 68, 69. Eluru-Rajamundri
Lignite Occurrences
HYDERABAD
PANAJI
BANGALORE
CHENNAI
PONDICHERY
TIRUVANTAPURAM
Workable deposits
Total Resource : 38.3 b.t
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Tamil
Nadu
RAJASTHAN
GUJARAT
Pondic
herry
J&K
KERALAW
B
(in b
illio
n to
nne)
Total Resource 41.9 b.t.
Resource: Resource: 8666 m.t.
NEYVELI
CUDDALORE
Misal Ramanathapuram
Rameswaram
Sivaganga
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
MANNARGUDI
%
THANJAVUR
GEOLOGICAL MAP OF PART OF TAMILNADU
L IGN ITE OCCU RRENCESOF
T A M I L N A D U
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Srin agar
Si mla
Ch andi garh
New Del hi
Jaip urLuck now
P at na
Gan gt ok It anaga r
Dis pur
Ko hi ma
Imphal
S hi ll ong
A izaw l
Ag art al a
K ol kat a
B huba nesw ar
Chen nai
P ondi che rry
Ti ru vanan ta puram
Bang al ore
Hy derabad
Mumbai
Pan aji
Gan dhi naga r Bho pal
68° 76° 84° 92°
36°
28°
20°
12°
8°
88°80 °72°
8°
1 2°
2 0°
2 8°
3 6°
R anchi
D ehradun
R ai pur
8°
8°
10°
10°
12°
12°
78°
78°
80°
80°
MANN ARG UDI
Rameswara m
Raman at hapur am
%
%
%
%CHE NNA I
Alluvium
Tertiary sediments
Upper Gondwanas &Undifferentiated Cretaceous
Metamorphic basement
TARGET AREA
6 0 6 12 km
KEY MAP
L E G E N D
Areas : Lignite occurences proved
TA
MIL
NA
DU
LIGNITE OCCURENCES
OF
TAMIL NADU
Proved areasTarget Areas
Geological map of East Geological map of East Coast lignite field, Coast lignite field,
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu
RAMNAD SUBBASIN
RAMNAD SUBBASIN
MannargudiMannargudi
RamnadRamnad
NeyveliNeyveli
Resource: Resource: 1426 m.t.
Resource: Resource: 24202 m.t.
Ind. Seam thickness: <1m – 28mInd. Seam thickness: <1m – 28m
Cum. lignite thickness: 15m – 40mCum. lignite thickness: 15m – 40m
Resource: Resource: 34294 m.t.
RAJASTHANRAJASTHAN
Total Resource:
4907 m.t.
Lignite occurs mainly in 3 basins.
Barmer : 3502 m.t.
Bikaner : 1095 m.t
Nagaur : 234 m.t.
Lignite seams are generally thin and development is mostly lenticular and discontinuous
1. Kachh : 425.10 m.t. 3. Bharuch : 1334.58 m.t.3. Bharuch : 1334.58 m.t.
2. Bhavnagar : 299.17 m.t.
4. Surat : 663.20 m.t.
TOTAL LIGNITE RESOURCE :
2722.05 million tonne2722.05 million tonne
GUJARATGUJARAT
Lignite in Gujarat occurs in three areas.
RESOURCE AUGMENTATION Vs PRODUCTION
All geological resources - All geological resources - not mineablenot mineable
All mineable resources –All mineable resources – not recoverablenot recoverable
CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF RESOURCE BASECRITICAL ANALYSIS OF RESOURCE BASE
NO SCOPE FOR NO SCOPE FOR COMPLACENCYCOMPLACENCY IN LONG TERMIN LONG TERM
CONSIDERABLE PART IS CONSIDERABLE PART IS BEYOND THE LIMITBEYOND THE LIMIT OF OF COST EFFECTIVE MININGCOST EFFECTIVE MINING AT PRESENT AT PRESENT