Which region has the richest deposits of haematite iron ore in India?
Correct Answer: Barbil-Koira Valley in Odisha
Subject: geography
- Barbil-Koira Valley in Odisha
- Kolar Gold Fields in Karnataka
- Panna district in Madhya Pradesh
- Neyveli in Tamil Nadu
Explanation: • The Barbil-Koira Valley in Odisha has the richest deposits of haematite in India.
• Odisha is the largest producer and has the largest reserves of iron ore overall.
• Haematite contains ~60-70% metal and is heavily used industrially.
• Kolar is for Gold, Panna is for Diamonds, Neyveli is for Lignite.
• Trick: 'Odisha = Boss of Iron (Barbil)'.
• Badampahar and Gurumahisani are other prominent iron ore regions in Odisha.