Top 10 Coal Producing States in India

Coal remains India's dominant energy source, with states like Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh leading in production. Rising output and major reserves ensure energy security and industrial growth. As mining technology improves, India’s coal sector continues to power development while meeting growing electricity demands across the country.

Apr 7, 2025, 17:27 IST
Top 10 Coal Producing States in India
Top 10 Coal Producing States in India

Coal is still the pillar of India's energy sector, making a huge contribution to India's industrial development and electricity generation. Despite the efforts across the world to shift to renewable energy, coal is still the leading energy source in India's energy mix because of its cost-effectiveness and huge reserves. 

Coal Production Trends in India

India's coal production has seen steady growth. As of September 2024, the nation produced 411.62 million tonnes (MT), a 5.85% rise from the same period in 2023. Coal India Limited (CIL), the biggest coal producer, supplied 311 MT in this period, with a growth rate of 2.80%. Coal dispatches also hit 442.24 MT, with a 4.97% increase from last year.

The government has targeted domestic coal production at 1 billion tonnes every year by 2024-25 with better mechanization, better infrastructure, and policy action

Leading Coal Producers

  1. Jharkhand

    Jharkhand tops the list with an impressive 26.4% share of India's total coal reserves, amounting to 83.15 billion tonnes. Its renowned coalfields, such as Dhanbad and Bokaro, are vital for industrial energy needs.
  2. Odisha

    Odisha holds 79.30 billion tonnes of coal reserves (25.1%). The Talcher and Ib Valley coalfields make it a key contributor to India's energy sector.
  3. Chhattisgarh

    With reserves of 57 billion tonnes (18.1%), Chhattisgarh's Korba, Raigarh, and Surguja coalfields are undergoing rapid development.
  4. West Bengal

    West Bengal boasts 33.87 billion tonnes of reserves (10.8%). The historic Raniganj coalfield is central to its production.
  5. Madhya Pradesh

    Madhya Pradesh has 30.92 billion tonnes of reserves (9.8%). Its Singrauli coalfield powers major thermal plants.
  6. Telangana

    Telangana contributes with 23.03 billion tonnes (7.3%), primarily from the Godavari Valley Coalfield.
  7. Maharashtra

    Maharashtra holds 13.22 billion tonnes (4.2%), with significant production from Chandrapur and Wardha Valley coalfields.
  8. Bihar

    Bihar has 4.44 billion tonnes of reserves (1.4%), including portions of the Jharia coalfield.
  9. Andhra Pradesh

    Andhra Pradesh contributes 4.14 billion tonnes (1.3%), with notable reserves in Singareni.
  10. Uttar Pradesh

    Uttar Pradesh rounds off the list with 1.06 billion tonnes (0.3%), sharing the Singrauli coalfield with Madhya Pradesh.

Top-10 Coal-Producing States in India

Rank

State

Coal Reserves (in billion tonnes)

Share of Total Reserves (%)

1

Jharkhand

83.15

26.4%

2

Odisha

79.30

25.1%

3

Chhattisgarh

57.00

18.1%

4

West Bengal

33.87

10.8%

5

Madhya Pradesh

30.92

9.8%

6

Telangana

23.03

7.3%

7

Maharashtra

13.22

4.2%

8

Bihar

4.44

1.4%

9

Andhra Pradesh

4.14

1.3%

10

Uttar Pradesh

1.06

0.3%

Jharkhand continues to lead as India's largest coal producer, followed closely by Odisha and Chhattisgarh, ensuring the nation's energy demands are met efficiently. With ongoing developments in mining technology and infrastructure, these states are set to further enhance their contributions to India's energy sector in the coming years.

 

Kirti Sharma
Kirti Sharma

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Kirti Sharma is a content writing professional with 3 years of experience in the EdTech Industry and Digital Content. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and worked with companies like ThoughtPartners Global, Infinite Group, and MIM-Essay. She writes for the General Knowledge and Current Affairs section of JagranJosh.com.

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