where is limestone found in india

Limestone is widely distributed across India, with significant deposits found in several states. Here are the major limestone-producing regions in India:

Major Limestone-Producing States:
1. Rajasthan – Largest producer (around 21% of India’s total limestone).
– Key districts: Jodhpur, Nagaur, Banswara, Pali, Ajmer, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, Sirohi.
– The Aravalli Range is a major source.

2. Andhra Pradesh – Second-largest producer.
– Key districts: Guntur, Kurnool, Anantapur, Cuddapah (YSR Kadapa), Prakasam.

3. Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh – Major reserves in:
– MP: Satna, Rewa, Damoh, Katni (Cement hub).
– Chhattisgarh: Bastar, Raipur, Durg.

4. Gujarat – Significant deposits in:
– Kutch, Junagadh, Amreli, Porbandar.

5. Karnataka – Deposits in:
– Gulbarga (Kalaburagi), Shimoga (Shivamogga), Chitradurga.

6. Tamil Nadu – Major areas:
– Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Ariyalur, Salem.

7. Himachal Pradesh – Deposits in:
– Solan, Bilaspur.

8. Odisha – Deposits in:
– Sundargarh, Koraput.

9. Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand:
– UP: Mirzapur.
– Uttarakhand: Dehradun.

10. Meghalaya & Assam (Northeast):
– Meghalaya: Rich limestone reserves in the Khasi Hills.

Geological Formations:
– Limestone is found mainly in the Vindhyan Basin (MP & UP), Cuddapah BasiAP & Telangana), and the Deccan Traps (parts of Maharashtra & Gujarat).

Economic Importance:
– Used in cement production (India is the 2nd largest cement producer globally).
– Also used in steel manufacturing (as flux