Describe any three characteristics of 'Odisha-Jharkhand belt' of iron ore in India.

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Describe any three characteristics of 'Odisha-Jharkhand belt' of iron ore in India.

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answered Jan 29, 2018 by Ankit Agarwal (28,847 points) 7 34 104
 
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Odisha - Jharkhand Belt: 

(i) In Odisha, high-grade haematite ore is found in Badampahar mines in the Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar district. In the adjoining Singhbhum district of Jharkhand; haematite iron ore is mined in Gua and Noamundi. 

(ii) This belt contains high-grade hematite ore found in Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj mines; exported via Paradweep Port. 

(iii) Badampahar mines in the Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar districts of Orissa have high-grade hematite ore. Additionally, hematite iron ore is mined in Gua and Noamundi in Singhbhum district of Jharkhand

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