Palynological studies of Coal Measures in South Rewa Gondwana Basin and their biostratigraphical significance

Abstract

Palynological assemblages from Coal Measures (Lower Permian) of four areas, namely Umaria, Birsinghpur Pali, Anuppur and Chirimiri of South Rewa Gondwana Basin, Madhya Pradesh are described. A brief description of the stratigraphy and geology of the relevant sections is given. Available information on some other significant Coal Measures (Barakars) has been taken into consideration for bringing out their palynological characteristics with reference to stratigraphy. Qualitative and quantitative distribution of palynotaxa in various areas reveal that the miofloral assemblages reported here are closer to the Karharbari mioflora. A rich palynofloral assemblage is reported for the first time from Coal Measures of Anuppur.