On the southern side of the Damodar River, there are some long established coal mines – Karkatta, KD Hesalong, Manki, Churi, Bachara and Dakara.

However, there is a note of caution: “Throughout the coalfields, it is important to remember that the majority of the population are indigenous people, Oraons, Mundas and Karamalis amongst the STs, Mahatos, Yadavs and Teli Saos among the BCs, and Bhuiyas, Ganjhus, Turis, Paswans and Chamars among the SCs.

[5][6] CCL has installed solar plants on the roof of houses, in order to reduce day-time demand.

In addition, they have planned to instal an 80 megawatt peak ground-mounted solar power plant at Piparwar.

[8] Ashoka opencast project in the North Karanpura Coalfield in Chatra district commenced operations in 1995.

[13] Central Coalfields Limited provides support for reputed institutions/ trusts for setting up 10+2 pattern CBSE schools for children of CCL employees.

Among the schools in the North Karanpura Coalfield that receive financial help or structural support is: DAV Bachra.

[14] In the North Karanpura Coalfield, CCL has the following facilities: Central Hospital at Dakra with 50 beds has 11 general duty medical officers and 1 specialist.

[15] Piparwar Hospital at Bachra with 11 beds has 6 general duty medical officers and 1 specialist.