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Gadag
Gadag is the fast emerging hub for the power sector with a 4555 MW wind power project and 700 MW gas-based unit. With a land bank of 3200 acres and a proposed steel zone; Gadag is on the fast track to development. Gadag has a good focus on the agriculture sector, mainly growing pulses and oilseeds. Horticulture crops in the region include a wide variety of fruits. Medicinal and aromatic plants like amla, ashwagandha, citronella and lemongrass are also grown in Gadag. The MSME cluster in power loom, textile training college and a large talent pool of skilled workers forms a perfect ecosystem for the textile sector here. Other focus sectors include sugar industries, machine tools, furniture and paper products.
Total Area (sq.km)
4656 sq.km
Literacy Rate(%)
71.86%
Population
10.64 lakh
Key Geographic Features
- Latitude: 15.15’ and 15.45’ North
- Longitude: 75.20’ and 75.47’ East
- Temperature: 16°C to 42°C
- Rainfall: 612-631 mm
Major Rivers
- Tungabhadra
- Malaprabha
Administrative Divisions (Taluks/Blocks)
Taluks - 7
- Gadag
- Mundaragi
- Nargund
- Ron
- Shirahatti
- Gajendragad
- Laxmeshwar
Economic Snapshot
Gross District Domestic Product (GDDP) (Current Prices)
₹ 15,123 Crore
Contribution of Primary Sector (%)
10.8%
Contribution of Secondary Sector (%)
22.9%
Contribution of Tertiary Sector (%)
66.3%
Major Industries
- Vijayanagar Sugars Pvt. Ltd
- Shri. Someshwar Farmers Co-Operative Spinning Mills Ltd
- Hiten Fasteners Private Limited
- Karnataka OEM & Spares Pvt.Ltd
Key Exports
- Pump & Pump Components
- Temperature Sensors
- Preserved Vegetables
- Cuccumber&Other Vegetables
- Comprising Energy and Agro Industries
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Major Agricultural Products
Crops
- Jowar
- Wheat
- Bengal gram
- Green Gram
- Groundnut
- Sunflower
- Maize
- Cotton
Fruits
- Guava
- Mango
- Chilly
Vegetables
- Chilly
- Onion
- Green peas
Major Livestock
- Cattle- Crossbred & Indigenous – 118502
- Buffaloes –55798
- Sheep -395899
- Goat –191656
- Pig– 14258
- Rabbits -359
- Dogs –23638
- Poultry - 416130
Important Natural Resources
Minerals
- Quartz
- Iron ore
- Sand
- Clay
- Stone
- Gold
- Building stone
- Gray and pink granite
Water bodies
- Tungabhadra River
- Malaprabha River
- Rainwater
- Irrigation facilities
- Tanks
- Reservoirs
Total Irrigated Area (Ha)
- 88,876 Hectares
Industrial Profile
Number of Small-Scale Industries
- Small - 8404
Number of Large Scale Industries
3
Key Industrial Areas
KIADB
- Narasapur Industrial Area
KSSIDC
- Hatalageri Naka Gadag
- Laxmeshwar
- Mundaragi
- Ron
- Gajendragad
Major Industrial Sectors
- Engineering, Mechanical & Automobile Sectors
- Agriculture & allied sectors
- Food Processing
- Cotton &Textile
Availability of land bank (Acres)
-
Notable industries and investments
-
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Major Highways
- NH 63: Ankola and Gutti
Rail Routes
Routes
- There is modest intra-district Railway connectivity. Gadag being an important railway junction has daily trains to various major cities of India .
Airports
- Hubli Airport
Sea Ports
- Karwar Port
- Goa Port
Power Supply (Domestic Consumption)
- 275180 units consumed as on 31-3-2023
Power Supply (Industrial Consumption)
- 31305 units consumed as on 31-3-2023
Water Supply Systems
- Tungabadra River 24*7 drinking water supply proposed for entire Gadag-Betageri
Upcoming Infrastructure Projects
- Gadag Wind Power Project
- Road From Gadag to Honnali
Social Infrastructure
Educational Institutions
- Schools - 1641
- Colleges - 118
- Universities - 02
Healthcare Facilities
- Hospitals : 62
- Health Centres: 363
Key Tourism Sites and Cultural Landmarks
- Kappattagudda
- Veeranarayan Temple
- Binkadakatti ZOO
- Trikuteshwara temple
- Lakkundil
Investment Opportunities
Ongoing Projects
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Planned Projects
- Land acquisition process for establishment of Narasapur 2nd Phase 216.5 acres Industrial Area is in progress.
Government Initiatives to Promote Industrial Growth
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Contact Information
DIC Office
- District Industries Centre, Hubli Road Gadag – 582 103
Phone Number
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