The present article entails the study of coal from Rajmahal basin with a view to characterize them in terms of their grade, rank, and type. In light of these parameters, a discussion has been made on their potential utilization. The study reveals that these coals are vitric in type, meta-sub bituminous to hypo-bituminous ill rank, and ashy in grade. It is suggested that these coals are suitable for gasification and liquefaction (hydrogenation).