Natural Resources
Kosal region is rich with minerals. Iron ore is available in plenty at Tensa and Barsuan in Sundargarh district, Bauxite is available in Niyamgiri in Kalahandi district, Gandhamardan in Bargarh district, Khariar and Karlapat in Nuapada district and Baphlimali in Rayagada distinct. Coal is available in Himgir in Sundargarh district and Rampur in Jharsuguda district. Dolomite is available at Dubulabera and Kangorama in Sambalpur district and Lephripada in Sundargarh district. Graphite is available at Patnagarh and Titilagarh in Balangir district. Manganese ore is available in Nuapada and Balangir district. Fireclay is available at Belpahar in Jharsuguda district, Gandawara in Sambalpur district and some places of Sundargarh district. Precious stone deposits are found in Balangir and Kalahandi districts. There was a time when Western Orissa was abundant with gems and jungle. Hence, the region is also described in literature as "RatnaGarbhaa Mahaaranya".
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