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Distribution of Mineral Resources in Bihar


Bihar is the principal holder of country's pyrite resources and  possesses 95% of resources.The important mineral occurrences in Bihar are;
  • Limestone  is found in Kaimur (Bhabhua), Monghyr and Rohtas districts;
  • Nawada district is rich in Mica;
  • Quartz/ silica sand is found in Bhagalpur, Jamui, Monghyr and Nalanda districts;
  • Quartzite is obtained from Lakhisarai, Monghyr and Nalanda districts.
  • Talc/ soapstone/ steatite is found in Monghyr district. 
  • Bauxite occur in Monghyr  and Rohtas districts.
  • China clay  in Bhagalpur and Monghyr districts.
  • Felspar is found in Gaya, Jamui and Monghyr districts; 
  • Fireclay  is found n Bhagalpur and Purnea districts;  
  • Jamui district has reserves of Gold;  
  • Granite  is obtained from Bhagalpur, Gaya, Jahanabad and Jamui districts;  
  • Iron ore (hematite) occur in Bhagalpur district;  
  • Iron ore (magnetite)  is obtained from Gaya and Jamui districts;  
  • Lead-zinc is found in Banka and Rohtas districts and;
  • Pyrites is obtained in large amount from Rohtas district;
  • GSI has carried out exploration for gold in Korwadih, Jhajha and Jamui Districts. 

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Sources: India Minerals Year Book-2013: Bihar

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