Barjora coal mine

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The Barjora coal mine is an underground mine, operated by West Bengal Power Development Corporation, a state-owned company of the State of West Bengal, producing 0.5 million tonnes-per-annum (MTPA), in Birbhum, West Bengal, India.

Location

The map below shows the location of the mine, near Birbhum District, West Bengal, India.

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Background on Mine

The Barjora coal mine is operated by West Bengal Power Development Corporation, a state-owned company of the State of West Bengal, in Birbhum, West Bengal, India.

Mine Details

• Sponsor: West Bengal Power Development Corporation
• Parent company: State of West Bengal
• Location: Birbhum District, West Bengal State, India
• Coordinates: 23.424232, 87.285137 (approximate)
• Status: Operating
• Capacity: 0.5 MTPA
• Proven reserves: 1.24 MT
• In service:
• Permits:
• Coal type:
• Mining method: Surface
• Source of financing:

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