Aurangabad coalfield

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The Aurangabad is a large coal field located in the east of India in Bihar. Aurangabad represents one of the largest coal reserve in India having estimated reserves of 3 billion tonnes of coal. [1]

Aurangabad coalfield
Location
Bihar
Country India
Production
Products Coal
Coal FieldProvedIndicatedInferredTotal
Aurangabad213.882279.82503.412997.11

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References

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