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D.BhattacharyaD.BhattacharyaDirector Director

Geological Survey of IndiaGeological Survey of India

D.BhattacharyaD.BhattacharyaDirector Director

Geological Survey of IndiaGeological Survey of India

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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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Tertiary Coalfields

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)

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

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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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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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(Resource in billion tonne)(Resource in billion tonne)Coalfield-wise resourceCoalfield-wise resource

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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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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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 ----


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


Jharia CoalfieldJharia Coalfield


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


Intrusives -----Raniganj 725m 22 (<1m to 4.7m)

Barren Measures 850mBarakar 1130m 46 (<1m to 33m)Talchir 225mBasement ----


Intrusives -----Raniganj 725m 22 (<1m to 4.7m)

Barren Measures 850mBarakar 1130m 46 (<1m to 33m)Talchir 225mBasement ----

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E.Bokaro CoalfieldE.Bokaro Coalfield

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Coal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal ResourceCoal Resource(in billion tonne)(in billion tonne)

Geological map of East Bokaro CoalfieldGeological map of East Bokaro Coalfield



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


Mahadeva 500m

Panchet 600mRaniganj 600m 7 (<1m to 3.0m)

Barren Measures 500mBarakar 1000m 26 (<1m to 63.9m)Talchir 80mBasement ----


Mahadeva 500m

Panchet 600mRaniganj 600m 7 (<1m to 3.0m)

Barren Measures 500mBarakar 1000m 26 (<1m to 63.9m)Talchir 80mBasement ----

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E.Bokaro CoalfieldE.Bokaro Coalfield

GEOLOGICAL MAP OF WEST BOKARO COALFIELD

W.Bokaro CoalfieldW.Bokaro Coalfield

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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


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



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

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Mahadeva 165m

Panchet 225m

Raniganj 400m thin bands


Barakar 500m 5 (<1m to 35.2m)

Karharbari 200m 1 (<1m to 10.5m)

Talchir 180m

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S.Karanpura CoalfieldS.Karanpura Coalfield

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CokingCoking



Geological map of South Karanpura CoalfieldGeological map of South Karanpura Coalfield



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


Raniganj 360m 7 (<1m to 3.3m)


Barakar 1050m 42 (<1m to 54.2m)

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Barakar 1050m 42 (<1m to 54.2m)

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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


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)


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


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



6.33 b.t.6.33 b.t.



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



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




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


Karharbari 650m 6 (<1m to 14m)

Talchir 170m

Basement ----



Kamthi 250m


Karharbari 650m 6 (<1m to 14m)

Talchir 170m

Basement ----


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




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


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



Kamthi 100m




Talchir 130m

Basement ----



Kamthi 100m




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




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




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




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




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




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)




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




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 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




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



Wardha CoalfieldWardha Coalfield


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



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




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




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


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 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

%

%

%

m

m

m

m m

m

m

m

m

mm

m

m

Srinagar

Jaipur

Gandhinagar

72° 76° 80°

36°

36°

32°

32°

28°

28°

24°

24°

80° 76°

1

52 54

3

8 5

53

9

7

51

17

19

6

30

48

11

45

27

49

15

46

28

16

1012

1314

2324

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

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HYDERABAD

PANAJI

BANGALORE

CHENNAI

PONDICHERY

TIRUVANTAPURAM

Workable deposits

Total Resource : 38.3 b.t

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Total Resource 41.9 b.t.

Resource: Resource: 8666 m.t.

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CUDDALORE

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Geological map of East Geological map of East Coast lignite field, Coast lignite field,

Tamil NaduTamil Nadu

RAMNAD SUBBASIN

RAMNAD SUBBASIN

MannargudiMannargudi

RamnadRamnad

NeyveliNeyveli



Ind. Seam thickness: <1m – 28mInd. Seam thickness: <1m – 28m

Cum. lignite thickness: 15m – 40mCum. lignite thickness: 15m – 40m


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

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