What is Jharkhand\'s rank in coal mine availability in India?

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Jharkhand has the largest coal reserves in India, estimated at 86.217 billion metric tonnes. It exceeds Odisha\'s 84.878 billion tonnes and Chhattisgarh\'s 73.424 billion tonnes. Major coalfields in Jharkhand include Jharia, Bokaro, North Karanpura, and Giridih. Jharkhand\'s annual coal production is about 113 million tonnes, mainly supplying power and steel industries. The state holds the top position in coal reserves according to official data.

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1st Jharkhand has the largest coal reserves in India, estimated at 86.217 billion metric tonnes. It exceeds Odisha\'s 84.878 billion tonnes and Chhattisgarh\'s 73.424 billion tonnes. Major coalfields in Jharkhand include Jharia, Bokaro, North Karanpura, and Giridih. Jharkhand\'s annual coal production is about 113 million tonnes, mainly supplying power and steel industries. The state holds the top position in coal reserves according to official data.

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