Which district in Madhya Pradesh has the thickest coal layer? (MPPSC AE 2021)

Question

Singrauli coalfield extends from Sidhi (MP) to South Mirzapur (UP) covering around 2330 sq km. It contains an exceptionally thick coal seam of 138 meters, the thickest in India. Coal reserves in Singrauli are approximately 9,121 million tonnes, with 2,724 million tonnes proved. Madhya Pradesh hosts several coalfields, but Singrauli is noted for the thickest layer. Sohagpur coalfield is the largest but is spread over Shahdol and Anuppur districts, not Singrauli.

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Singrauli Singrauli coalfield extends from Sidhi (MP) to South Mirzapur (UP) covering around 2330 sq km. It contains an exceptionally thick coal seam of 138 meters, the thickest in India. Coal reserves in Singrauli are approximately 9,121 million tonnes, with 2,724 million tonnes proved. Madhya Pradesh hosts several coalfields, but Singrauli is noted for the thickest layer. Sohagpur coalfield is the largest but is spread over Shahdol and Anuppur districts, not Singrauli.

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