According to National Mineral Inventory data, which state has the largest gold reserves?

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In India, largest resources of gold ore (primary) are in Bihar (44%). It is followed by Rajasthan (25%), Karnataka (21%), West Bengal (3%) & Andhra Pradesh (3%) and Jharkhand (2%). Remaining 2% resources of ore are located in Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. As of 2015, total reserves or resources of gold ore (primary) in India have been estimated at 501.83 million tonnes.

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Bihar In India, largest resources of gold ore (primary) are in Bihar (44%). It is followed by Rajasthan (25%), Karnataka (21%), West Bengal (3%) & Andhra Pradesh (3%) and Jharkhand (2%). Remaining 2% resources of ore are located in Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. As of 2015, total reserves or resources of gold ore (primary) in India have been estimated at 501.83 million tonnes.

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