Answer: Third
Notes: Jharkhand ranks third in bauxite production in India. Odisha is the largest producer, accounting for around 49-53% of the country's bauxite output. Gujarat holds the second position with approximately 24%. Jharkhand contributes about 9% to India's total bauxite production. These data are based on the Indian Minerals Yearbook and the Indian Bureau of Mines reports from 2022. Jharkhand's bauxite reserves support industries such as Hindalco, which utilizes about 6% of national reserves.
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