major iron ore belts in India are:
• Odisha: Known for high-grade hematite ores, particularly in the Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar districts. The Gua and Barajamda areas are also important.
• Jharkhand: Rich deposits are found in the Noamundi and Gua regions of the Singhbhum district.
• Chhattisgarh: Major production comes from the Bailadila range in the Dantewada district and the Dalli-Rajhara range.
• Karnataka: The Sandur-Hospet region in Bellary district and the Chikmagalur district are key producing areas.
• Goa: Significant production, primarily exported through Mormugao port.
• Madhya Pradesh: While iron ore is found, it is not a primary producing region compared to the others. Deposits exist in Jabalpur and Rewa districts.
• Maharashtra: The Ratnagiri district has some iron ore deposits, but it is not a major production hub for iron ore in India.