Karan sharma
India is famously called the “Golden Bird” for its rich mineral wealth.
Beneath its soil lie vast gold reserves waiting to be explored.
Bihar tops the list with 222.8 million tons of gold in Jamui.
Experts say Bihar could become India’s gold economy hub in the future.
Rajasthan follows with 125.9 million tons in Bhukia Jagpura, Banswara.
Karnataka has around 103 million tons, home to Kolar and Hatti mines.
Andhra Pradesh holds 15 million tons, mainly in Anantapur and Chittoor.
Uttar Pradesh has 13 million tons, with Sonbhadra being the key district.
Other states like West Bengal, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra also have notable gold deposits.
Maharashtra alone has approximately 1.6 million tons of gold under its soil.