Western Kharagpur Hills Geological Area Rockhounding & Mineral Guide

Quick answer

Western Kharagpur Hills Geological Area is a documented Bihar geological or mineral locality/context. Reported interests include Quartzite, Granite-gneiss, Metasediments, Pegmatite. Access status: Collecting status not confirmed.

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MaterialsQuartzite, Granite-gneiss, Metasediments, Pegmatite

Locality typeGeology

Access statusCollecting status not confirmed

Map precisionHaveli Kharagpur hills contextual coordinate; not a collecting point.

DistrictMunger

ReviewedSeptember 5, 2026

What is documented here?

Bihar Mines & Geology publishes GSI geological mapping for the western Kharagpur Hills in Munger.

Can you collect here?

Geological occurrence is documented, but public collecting access is not established. Verify the exact site and obtain any required permission before field use.

The mineral/geological occurrence is documented, but occurrence evidence alone does not establish a general recreational right to collect.

Before visiting

Confirm exact land ownership, mineral/mining rights, forest/protected status, local restrictions and any permission required before removing material.

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Related Bihar localities

Jamui Subdivision Hard-Rock Geology Area Chhotanagpur Gneissic Complex — Gaya Gaura Pegmatite / REE Study Area Nayadih Pegmatite / REE Study Area

Field-use reminder: a geological occurrence or map pin does not create a right to collect.