Q. How many iron and steel plants of the state are located in Durgapur-Raniganj-Asansol Industrial Region?
Answer:
2
Notes: The Durgapur-Raniganj-Asansol Industrial Region is located in the Western part of Bardhaman district at the North of river Damodar. It extends from Durgapur through Raniganj and Asansol to
Chittaranjan for a distance of more than 70 km. Iron and steel industry is the focus of all other industrial activities in this region. The two iron and steel plants of the state are located in this region. Apart from iron and
steel, other industries like aluminium, bicycle manufacturing, mining, cement,
fertilisers are also located in Durgapur region.