Where in Bengal the first iron-ore factory was set up at?

Q. Where in Bengal the first iron-ore factory was set up at?
Answer: Kulti
Notes: In West Bengal, the iron ore mines are located close to coal mines at Raniganj. The first iron-ore factory was set up at Kulti in Bardhaman. The iron-ore mines are located at Purulia (Burnpur, Manbazar, Gaurangdih, Tiluri, Jhalda), Bankura (Porepahar) and Darjeeling.

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