Describe the distribution of coal in India
Social StudiesClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
In India, coal can be found in rock series of two main geological ages:
- Gondwana (200 million years old)
- Tertiary deposits (55 million years old)
The major resources of Gondwana coal are located in:
- Damodar Valley (West Bengal – Jharkhand) – Jharia, Raniganj and Bokaro are important coalfields.
- Godavari valley
- Mahanadi valley
- Son valley
- Wardha valley
Tertiary coal occurs in the northeastern states of Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
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