These are the 5 major gold producing states of the country, there is unlimited reserves of gold here.

Gold Reserves states: We all are aware that India was called the golden bird. Even today our country is one of the highest gold consuming countries in the world. Gold is not only an investment here but also a part of tradition. Buying and wearing gold is considered very auspicious from wedding ceremonies to festivals and special occasions. This is the reason why a lot of gold is consumed in India.

Although India imports gold from other countries in the world, there are gold mines in India too. Do you know in which states in India gold is found the most? If not, then let us tell you which are the states where maximum gold is produced.

Gold Reserves states of India

Karnataka

Karnataka is a state of India which is called the land of gold. It is one of the leading states in the country in gold production. More than 80 percent of the country's gold is produced in the mines present here. Kolar Gold Field is one of the largest gold mines in the country which is located in Karnataka. Apart from this, gold is also produced in large quantities in districts like Dharwad, Raichur and Hassan.

Rajasthan

After Karnataka, Rajasthan comes second in gold production. There are gold mines in Bikaner, Jahazpur, Jaisalmer and Radhapur. A large amount of gold is produced in these mines. Bhukia-Jagpura mine of Banswara district is one of the major mines of Rajasthan. Large reserves of gold have been found here, whose figure is said to be 11.48 million tonnes.

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is also not behind in terms of gold production. There is a big gold mine in Sonbhadra district here. According to the Geological Survey of India, it is estimated that there is 3000 tonnes of gold here. If such quantity of gold is produced here, it will prove to be a major contribution to the country's gold reserves.

Andhra Pradesh

A large amount of gold is also found in Andhra Pradesh. There is a gold mine in Ramagiri in Anantapur district. Apart from this, gold reserves are also found in Chittoor and Palchur. The mine in Ramagiri is one of the oldest mines and produces high quality gold.

Jharkhand

Jharkhand is a state which produces approximately 344 kg of gold every year. Most of the gold is found in the river named Subarna Rekha here. Gold is present in the sand of this river. Apart from this, gold is also found mainly in Sonapat Valley and Singhbhoomi.

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