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Ballari
The Steel City of south India, Ballari is the second-fastest growing city in the state of Karnataka. Situated on the eastern side of the state, the place is rich in natural mineral reserves. This, coupled with the growth of sectors like Textile and Tourism provides immense investment opportunities in the region. With more than 18,000 small scale industries and 70 large and medium scale industries, Ballari is at the forefront of growth. Cereals and oilseeds dominate its net sown land.
Total Area (sq.km)
4252 sq.km
Literacy Rate(%)
68%
Population
1400970
Projected for 2024
1829859
Key Geographic Features
- Latitude: 15.1395° N
- Longitude: 76.9200° E
- Rainfall: 600-800 mm annually
- Topography: mix of hills and plateaus, with notable rock formations.
- Soil: Predominantly red and black soils, suitable for various crops.
Key Geographic Features
- Temperature Summer: 35-40°C (95-104°F).
- Temperature Winter: 10-25°C (50-77°F).
- Temperature Monsoon: milder temperatures.
Major Rivers
- Thungabadhra, Hagari
Administrative Divisions (Taluks/Blocks)
Taluks - 9
- Ballari
- Siruguppa
- Sanduru
- Kurugodu
- Kampli
Economic Snapshot
Gross District Domestic Product (GDDP) (Current Prices)
₹ 4553583 lakh
Contribution of Primary Sector (%)
25% to 35% based on various reports
Contribution of Secondary Sector (%)
15% to 25%
Contribution of Tertiary Sector (%)
50% to 60%
Major Industries
- Jindal Steel Plant
- Minera Steel Pvt Ltd
- A-one Steels Pvt., Ltd
- Janki Corp Pvt., Ltd.
- Jindal Saw, SMIOR
Key Exports
- Iron and Steel Based industries
- Garments Industries
- Food Processing
- Cold storages
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Major Agricultural Products
Crops
a. Cereals
- Jowar (Sorghum)
- Ragi (Finger Millet)
- Paddy (Rice)
b. Pulses
- Chickpeas (Chana)
- Pigeon Pea (Toor Dal)
c. Oilseeds
- Groundnut
- Sunflower
d. Cotton
- Significant for the textile industry
Fruits
- Pomegranates
- Fig
- Guavas
- Papayas
Vegetables
- Tomatoes
- Brinjal
- Onions
- Chillies
Major Livestock
- Sheep
- Cattle
- Poultry
- Buffalo
- Goats
Important Natural Resources
Minerals
- Iron Ore
- Manganese
Water Bodies
- Reservoirs
- Rivers
- Lakes
Other Resources
- Soil
- Forest Resources
Total Irrigated Area (Ha)
- Gross -258281
- Net -176005 (2021-22) irrigated area is approximately 1.5 lakh hectares
Industrial Profile
Number of Small-Scale Industries
- Small - 35768
Number of Large Scale Industries
28
Key Industrial Areas
5
Major Industrial Sectors
- Iron & Steel
- Garments
- Food processing
- General Engineering
- Cold storages
Availability of land bank (Acres)
650
Notable industries and investments
- Iron & Steel
- Garments
- Food processing
- General Engineering
- Cold storages
- Solar green energy
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Major Highways
- NH – 243.38
- SH – 533.88
- MDR- 994.99
- Railway-127
- National Highway 63 (NH 63)
Rail Routes
Routes
- Ballari Junction
- Hospet-Ballari
- Ballari to Guntakal
Airports
- Ballari Airport
- Location: Approximately 30 km from Jindal airport from the city of Ballari
- Type: Domestic airport
- Facilities: The airport has a runway suitable for regional flights and has seen increasing connectivity with major cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad
Sea Ports
- Karwar and Mangalore Port
Power Supply (Domestic Consumption)
- 270.2 Million Units
Power Supply (Industrial Consumption)
- 31.04 Million Units
Water Supply Systems
- Surface Water
- Groundwater
Water Supply Infrastructure
- Piped Water Supply
- Rural Water Supply Schemes
- Community Water Supply Systems
Upcoming Infrastructure Projects
- Road Development Projects
- Railway Projects
- Airport Expansion
- Water Supply and Sanitation Projects
- Renewable Energy Projects
- Industrial Development
Social Infrastructure
Educational Institutions
- Schools - 1491
- Colleges - 89
- Polytechnics - 06
- Universities - 02
- Engineering-2
Healthcare Facilities
- Hospitals- 194
- Taluks Hospitals- 2
- District Hospitals- 1
- PHC- 38
- PHC Sub Centres- 139
- CHC- 6
Key Tourism Sites and Cultural Landmarks
- Aihole
- Badami
- Pattadakallu
- Koodalasangam
Investment Opportunities
Ongoing Projects
- Infrastructure Development
- Water Supply and Sanitation Projects
- Renewable Energy Projects
- Industrial Development
- Educational Infrastructure
- Industrial Policy of Karnataka
- Industrial Single-Window Clearance System
- Skill Development Programs
- Support for MSMEs
- Investment Promotion
- Infrastructure Development
- Renewable Energy Initiatives
Planned Projects
- National Highway NH748A connecting Hyderabad Panaji
Government Initiatives to Promote Industrial Growth
- Identified land parcel to establish an industrial estate
Contact Information
DIC Office
- Joint Director, District Industries Center, Hospet Road, Ballari-583101
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