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Which state is the largest producer of Bauxite?


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Odisha is the largest bauxite producing state in India. Panchpatmali deposits in Koraput district are the most valuable bauxite deposits in the state. Bauxite deposits are formed by the decomposition of a wide variety of rocks rich in aluminium silicates.

Major deposits of Bauxite

India’s bauxite deposits are mainly found in the Amarkantak plateau, Maikal hills and the plateau region of Bilaspur-Katni. Though, several ores contain aluminium, it is from bauxite, a clay-like substance that alumina and later aluminium is obtained.


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