District Mining Office
Duties assigned to the designated officer are as follows;
- Minor minerals and related matters
- Permits for mineral quarry.
The revenue collected during the last three years by the Mining Dept. is given below
| Sr No | During Year | Target in Lacs | Achievement In Lacs | Percentage Of Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019-2020 | 4700.00 | 4745.19 | 100.01% |
| 2 | 2020-2021 | 7050.00 | 2971.33 | 42.15% |
| 3 | 2021-2022 | 7320.00 | 2243.4362 | 30.65% | 4 | 2022-2023 | 4681.00 | 2474.17 | 52.86% |
Major Minerals in the District
The important deposits occurring in the district are Iron Ore, Limestone, Diamond. These mineral deposits are of economic interest and help in strenghtening the industrial base of the district.
Mainly, the Iron Ore deposits are found in Surjagad and Bhamragad areas of the district. Limestone deposits are in Devalmali and Katepalli areas while Diamond are observed in Wairagad of the district.