- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Mon, 03 Mar 2025 03:18 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Top 10 Largest Gold Reserve States In India: Gold has always been a sought-after and significant metal or ornament in India. There are few states with the highest gold mine reserves in India, that help the nation to produce gold. Well, it's important to understand that gold-producing states and gold reserve states are different. Gold-producing states are those where gold is actively mined and extracted, whereas gold reserve states are those that have large deposits of gold beneath the surface, whether mined or not due to geographical regions and more.
Differences Between Gold Production And Gold Reserves
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Gold mines in India (Image: Canva)
India has several states that have significant gold reserves and are therefore important for the mineral wealth of the country. While few states, such as Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are known for their gold production, there are some of the largest gold reserves in states like Bihar and Rajasthan, with little or no active mining. These reserves are regularly accessed and evaluated by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and some other government agencies, thus keeping a clear portrait of the gold resources available in the country.
List Of Top 10 Largest Gold Reserve States In India
In this article, we will look at the top 10 states in India with the largest gold reserves. These states hold vast amounts of mined or unmined gold, which could play an important role in the country’s economy in the future. Understanding these reserves helps in planning for future mining activities and economic growth.
| Rank and States | Total Resources (Amount of Gold deposits) | Famous Gold Mines |
| 1. Bihar | 222.8 million tonnes | Jamui Gold Reserves |
| 2. Rajasthan | 125.9 million tonnes | Bhukia-Jagpura Gold Belt |
| 3. Karnataka | 103 million tonnes | Hutti Gold Mines, Kolar (Closed) |
| 4. Andhra Pradesh | 15 million tonnes | Ramagiri Gold Fields |
| 5. Uttar Pradesh | 13 million tonnes | Sonbhadra Gold Reserves |
| 6. West Bengal | 12 million tonnes | Sonapata Gold Reserves |
| 7. Jharkhand | 10.08 million tonnes | Kunderkocha Gold Mines |
| 8. Madhya Pradesh | 7.9 million tonnes | Harda Gold Deposits |
| 9. Chhatisgarh | 4.8 Million tonnes | Balod Gold Reserves |
| 10. Maharastra | 1.6 million tonnes | Gadchiroli Gold Deposits |
Source: This data is taken from PIB.gov.in and is up to 1.04.2020.
Which Is The Largest Gold Producing States In India?
Largest gold-producing state in India(Image: Canva)
The largest gold-producing state in India is Karnataka with two biggest gold mines: the Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) and the Hutti Gold Mines, which are among the oldest and most productive gold mines in the country. Hutti Gold Mines is the mining area In Raichur district and is now the only operational primary gold mine in India. Karnataka accounts for the most significant share of gold production in India, contributing over 80% of the country's total gold mining.
Other than Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand also have gold production, but it is much less compared to Karnataka. Anantapur district within Andhra Pradesh and Sonbhadra district within Uttar Pradesh have also displayed their potential. However, Karnataka continues to top in gold production, as it has a well-established mining infrastructure with significant deposits of gold.