Bhatgaon coal mine

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Bhatgaon coal mine is a 3 million ton-per-annum (MTPA) coal mine in Chhattisgarh state, India.

Location

The map below shows the location of the Bhatgaon coal mine, near Bhatgaon village, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh state.

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Background on Mine

The 3 million ton-per-annum Bhatgaon coal mine is owned by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (a subsidiary of state-owned Coal India). Some sources consider it be to be part of the Bisrampur coalfield.

Mine Details

• Sponsor: South Eastern Coalfields Limited
• Parent company: Coal India
• Location: Bhatgaon village, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh state, India
• Coordinates: 23.37063, 82.99223 (exact)
• Status: Operating
• Capacity: 3 MTPA
• Reserves: 18 MT
• In service:
• Permits:
• Coal type:
• Mining method: Surface and underground
• Source of financing:

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