Geology and Mineral Resources
The district holds a strong position on the mineral map of the country. The district is endowed with a large and rich deposit of coal & coal bed methane (CBM) and also possesses various other minerals like Limestone, Fire Clay, etc.
The coalfields of the Ramgarh district lying in the Damodar valley.The important geological formations of the district is Gondwana System and the rocks of the Damuda Group of Lower Gondwana age comprises the most important coal seams. The coal deposit of the district mainly found in South Karanpura, West Bokaro and Ramgarh coalfields.
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