Studies on Piparwar Open Cast Mines of North Karanpura Coalfield

Abstract

This paper deals with the study on coal deposits of Piperwar block of north Karanpura coalfield. A detailed geological map with its geological features in relation to the exposed rock has been prepared. The litholog of borehole up to a depth of 67 m is prepared to observe the geological characteristics and the decomposition of coal seams. The coal deposits with a view to find out its grade, quality and reserves have been studied and a general data about the environmental condition of desolation of sediments and deposition of coal has been presented. The structural units and where ever interesting features observed are photographed. The rank and grade of coal is interpreted based on the present study. However, more boreholes in the unexplored areas of the coalfield are required for the preparation of an elaborated geological map.