Jaduguda in Singhbhum Thrust Belt (in the state of Jharkhand, formerly part of Bihar) is the first uranium deposit to be discovered in the country in 1951.  

• The discovery of uranium at Jaduguda in this belt paved the way for intensive exploration work and soon a few more deposits were brought to light in this area.  

• Some of these deposits like Bhatin, Narwapahar and Turamdih are well known uranium mines of the country. 

Source: NCERT – XII India People and Economy