Following are the characteristics of Damodar Valley coalfield:
1. It is the biggest coal producing area of the country.
2. Here, more than 50% coal of the country is produced.
3. Here, best quality of bituminous coal is found.
4. This area is extended from Jharkhand to West Bengal.
5. The highly productive coal fields, Raniganj and Jharia are found here.
6. The hills of this area have deposits of coal.
