Describe any three characteristics of the Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur Iron-ore belt in India

Describe any three characteristics of the Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur Iron-ore belt in India.

Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur belt lies in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.

  • Veiy high grade hematites are found in the famous Bailadila range of hills.
  • It lies in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh.
  • The range of hills comprises of deposits of super high grade hematite iron-ore.
  • It has the best physical properties needed for steel making.
  • Iron-ore from these mines is exported to Japan and South Korea via Vishakhapatnam port.