!l6 READER: report on the rampur coal-field. 



since no record is kept of the exact positions of the boreholes put 

 down in this exploration and no relationship definitely established 

 between them, it is not possible to draw up a complete vertical section 

 nor even to be certain that the ground is thoroughly proved. However 

 by surface observations I satisfied myself that no workable coal- 

 seams were present in this zone, and I am therefore able to dismiss 

 it from further consideration. 



As regards the lower unproved length — reference D, Section A — 

 it is in this zone that the Eeb river seam occurs. I gave special 

 attention to the area occupied by the rocks of this length, but was 

 unable to get data from which to compile a complete section. In 

 my preliminary report on this area I advised that a borehole should 

 be put down to prove this lengthor he Kodopali borehole com- 

 pleted to the Talchir Rocks. A good place for such a borehole 

 would be | mile east-south-east of Kodopali. A borehole so placed 

 should pass through the Eeb seam and be of great help in fixing 

 its exact horizon and facilitating the determination of its outcrop. 



From a commercial point of view then I would advise further 



enterprise, a good seam of steam coal and also 

 Conclusion. . 



two seams of coal of rather inferior quality, but 



of workable section (which might be used for mills and local con- 

 sumption) having been proved to exist within easy reach of the 

 railway. It is necessary, however, before putting down plant to 

 work the main seam, to prove its extension. It has been recom- 

 mended that, while this work is being undertaken, the lowest 200 

 feet of the Barakar measure should be proved by a Diamond boring 

 put down on to the Talchirs about f mile east-south-east of Kodo- 

 pali. It is not possible to state with any idea of certainty what the 

 actual depth of such a borehole will be, but I do not think it will 

 exceed 600 feet — it will probably be much less. 



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