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Raniganj Coalfield

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The Raniganj Coalfield is a major coal-producing region in India, primarily located in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal, with some areas extending to neighboring districts in West Bengal and Jharkhand. Coal mining in India began in the Raniganj Coalfield in 1774, with regular mining starting in 1820. The coalfield was a major producer of coal in India for over a century, with various companies operating in the area, including Bengal Coal Company, Birbhum Coal Co., and Eastern Coalfields Limited. As of 2008, the coalfield covers an area of 443.50 km2 and has total coal reserves of 49.17 billion tonnes, making it the second largest coalfield in the country.learn more on wikipedia

Raniganj Coalfield