A few days ago, a large store of gold has been confirmed in Bela Gram Panchayat near Mahgwan Kevalari village of Sihora tehsil of Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh. After many years of hard work and survey, geologists have predicted the presence of precious metal like gold in large quantities under the ground here.
Scientists say that this area has already been rich in mineral wealth, but now there can be a big change in the economic condition of the state due to getting gold mine. Initial survey has revealed that this reserves are spread over about 100 hectares of area and it may contain millions of tons of gold. This discovery will not only open new avenues of employment and progress for the local people, but it will also strengthen the economy of the state and the country.
Apart from this, there are many other places in India where the earth sprinkles gold. Let’s know about the 5 biggest gold mines in the country, from where the most gold has been removed so far.
How much gold reserves do India has
Gold is an important part of Indian culture, tradition and investment. From weddings to festivals, this metal has always been in people’s choice. According to data up to 31 March 2025, the total stock of gold in India is around 879.58 MT. This makes it clear that India is among the major countries of the world in the matter of gold.
The country’s major gold mines, where the earth spews gold
There are many such gold mines in India which are not only historical, but are still playing an important role in the economy of the country. Let’s know about the five big and popular gold mines of the country:
1- Hatti Gold Mines, Karnataka- It is considered to be the oldest and largest gold mine in India. Its history is about 2000 years old. About 1.8 tonnes of gold is extracted from here every year. This mine is still fully active today and remains a big source of gold.
2- Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), Karnataka- Gold excavation started here in 1880 at the time of British rule. As of 2001, about 800 tonnes of gold has been extracted from here. Currently it is closed, but there is a plan to seek the help of modern technology to revive it.
3- Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh- In the year 2020, a possible gold reserves were discovered here. It is believed that a large amount of gold can be hidden here. If the search was successful, then this area can become a gold hub of Uttar Pradesh.
4- Ramgiri Gold Field, Andhra Pradesh- This area is historically known for the discovery of gold. Here too good possibilities of gold have been seen, which can be important for mining work in future.
5- Chigargunta-Bishnam, Andhra Pradesh- This area is also known for gold reserves. Experts believe that in the coming time, the production of gold from here can contribute well to the total supply of the country.