Singareni coalfield (coal)
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Overview
The Singareni coalfields lie in the Godavari valley of Telangana, in districts such as Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mancherial and Peddapalli.
They are mined by the Singareni Collieries Company, owned jointly by the Telangana and central governments and in operation since 1889. The coal is Gondwana coal.
The coal feeds thermal power stations in Telangana and nearby states.
Geography and key facts
- Godavari valley, Telangana
- Gondwana coal
- Singareni Collieries Company (since 1889)
- Supplies thermal power plants
Why it matters for UPSC
Gondwana coalfields: Damodar, Son, Mahanadi, Godavari valleys. Singareni is the only major coalfield in the south.
Note for UPSC
Telangana, Godavari valley.
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Asked in PYQs
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Key facts
- Type
- Mineral / fuel deposit
- State / UT
- Telangana
- Kind
- coal
- Coordinates
- 17.550°N, 80.630°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
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