By Editor Other than iron and steel, aluminium has to be one of the most useful metals for the human race. But do you even know where aluminium comes from? For those who have no idea, it is actually not mined in its raw form; actually, it is part of something called bauxite, which is nothing else but aluminium-rich ore, and after processing it quite a lot, we get the actual aluminium metal. Thankfully, right here in India, we have decent confirmed reserves of bauxite ore, and that’s why we don’t heavily depend on its imports. Though there are some specific states where it is found in abundance compared to the others, and that’s why we’re here with this list of the Top 6 Largest Bauxite Producing States In India 2025.
1. Odisha
Before anything else, the state of Odisha has to be credited as the leader in India for bauxite. Actually, the state is the top producer of bauxite in the country, contributing more than 73% (two-thirds of the total) bauxite output of the country, which is really something to talk about. In 2021-22, the state of Odisha had bauxite production of 16.45 million tonnes, and this figure is projected to rise to 2025 due to some new mining projects. The big companies are vigorously going for it, and they have set the kind of targets you would expect, like 3.6 million tonnes for the next year and even 6 million tonnes not long after. Essentially, the major districts of Koraput, Rayagada, and Kalahandi, loaded with bauxite reserves, are the main areas where mining spots can be found. These districts are rich in bauxite, and the ground is literally soaked with the metal. Odisha is located in the east of India along the Bay of Bengal and has had an interesting association with the ancient Kalinga dynasty. Besides, its economy is vibrant with a GDP of nearly 5.86 trillion rupees, and the extraction of bauxite has been made a significant contribution to the continuity of the economic activities.
2. Gujarat
Brought up in second place, Gujarat is working with the solid bauxite to make a significant contribution from 9% to 24% of India’s total. It reached 2.02 million tonnes in 2021-22, and in February 2023, it was producing around 192,120 tonnes, indicating that they are maintaining their progress. Devbhoomi Dwarka, Kheda, and Kutch are the main areas where mining processes are advancing substantially. Gujarat is located on the west coast of India, bordering the Arabian Sea, and it is the land of Gujarati-speaking people. It has been a trading center for a long time with its ancient ports of empires like Maurya and Gupta. Today, bauxite from the Kathiawar Peninsula and other places is helping Gujarat’s economy to flow.
3. Jharkhand
Jharkhand is definitely not a small player as it has been contributing between 6% and 9% of the bauxite share of India. It made 1.81 million tonnes in 2021-22, and the recent figures from February 2025 indicate that it is still performing well. The major digging activities are taking place in the districts of Gumla and Lohardaga, which are, in fact, the two places where bauxite is extracted in large quantities. Jharkhand is located in the east of India and was separated from Bihar in 2000. It is famous for its stunning waterfalls, mountains, and temples, but at the same time, it is a major contributor to the nation’s mineral basket, accounting for over 40% of total mineral output in India. Bauxite is the mainstay of that, although the state continues to be troubled by issues such as poverty in some localities.
4. Maharashtra
Maharashtra contributes about 5% to 8% of the total bauxite produced in India. It produced 0.64 million tonnes in 2021-22 and about 150,193 tonnes in February 2023. The mining activities are concentrated in the districts of Kolhapur, Raigad, and Ratnagiri. Maharashtra is located on the west coast, with the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats close by. It is a leader in both industry and agriculture, and the bauxite from its Deccan Plateau gives a nice lift to its strong economy.
5. Chhattisgarh
Between 4% and 8% of the bauxite for the whole country is sourced from Chhattisgarh, the state had a total of 0.97 million tonnes of bauxite in 2021-22. Apart from that, regional companies have the green light to proceed with their expansion plans in 2025 to skyrocket this figure. The two largest mining areas in the state are Surguja and Kabirdham. This state was created out of Madhya Pradesh in 2000 and is located in the heart of India. It has a population of approximately 30 million people. Bauxite mining in the Deccan Plateau areas is a major contributor to the state’s economy, apart from other resources.
6. Madhya Pradesh
Rounding out the list, Madhya Pradesh roughly contributes 4% of the total bauxite of India, with a production of 0.61 million tonnes in 2021-22. The main districts of Shahdol, Katni, and Jabalpur are the ones that produce the most. This state is located in the middle of India, the second biggest area-wise, and has the capital Bhopal and some very old and historic places of the Gupta period. Its location in the middle and vast plateau lands make it very suitable for mining, including bauxite, which is also good for the state’s economy, alongside agriculture and tourism.
Conclusion
If you talk about almost all the bauxite ore production in India as well as the reserves of this ore, then sure enough, these are by far the top most 6 states where you’ll find it. Any other state barely contributes to the total bauxite production in the country, so it pretty much depends upon these six.