As per the Annual Report 2023 - 24 of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, which of the following are the major bauxite producing states in India ?

According to the Ministry of Mines and the Indian Minerals Yearbook, Odisha is the preeminent producer of bauxite in India, accounting for approximately 73% of the national production. The state's major deposits are located in the Panchpatmali hills of Koraput and districts like Kalahandi and Sambalpur [5]. Jharkhand is another significant producer, with major high-grade deposits found in the Lohardaga district (patlands) and other regions like Gumla and Ranchi [3]. While Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra also contribute significantly to the national output, the combination of Odisha and Jharkhand represents two of the most historically and statistically consistent major bauxite-producing states in the country [4]. Recent data from FY 2023-24 confirms Odisha's continued dominance as the largest mineral producer, specifically leading in bauxite and iron ore [4].

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