Jharia coalfield, Coal deposit in Jharia, Jharkhand, India
The Jharia coalfield extends across 450 square kilometers in eastern India, containing vast deposits of high-quality bituminous coal essential for industrial production.
Mining operations in the Jharia coalfield began in 1894, when Seth Khora Ramji Chawda established multiple collieries, breaking the British monopoly on coal extraction.
The mining community of Jharia includes workers from different regions of India who combine coal extraction with seasonal agricultural activities.
The coalfield produces approximately 19 billion tons of coal reserves, making it a primary source for India's energy and steel manufacturing requirements.
Underground fires have burned continuously in the Jharia mines since 1916, consuming 37 million tons of coal and causing widespread ground subsidence.
Location: Jharkhand
GPS coordinates: 23.75156,86.42033
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:18
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