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Bijapur
Vijayapura employs the highest number of people in SSI, with nearly 35% of these engaged in the Food & Beverage sector. However, excellent climatic conditions have further opened up opportunities for wine grape cultivation, creating a potential for wine tourism in a district that is well-endowed with tourist attractions for global travellers round the year. Major cultivator of cereals and pulses, the district is also known for the cultivation of vegetables as well as cash crops like sugarcane and cotton.
Total Area (sq.km)
10498 sq.km
Literacy Rate(%)
79.25 (Urban), 62.17 (Rural)
Population
27,74,638
Key Geographic Features
- Latitude: 16.827545
- Longitude:75.725327
- Temperature: 42.5 c (Max) - 21 c (Min)
- Rainfall: 590 mm
Major Rivers
- Krishna
- Bhima
- Doni
Administrative Divisions (Taluks/Blocks)
Taluks - 13
- Bidar
- Hulsoor
- Bhalki
- Aurad
- Basavakalyan
- Hallikhed
- Chitaguppa
- Humnabad
Economic Snapshot
Gross District Domestic Product (GDDP) (Current Prices)
₹ 5608 Crore
Contribution of Primary Sector (%)
26%
Contribution of Secondary Sector (%)
22%
Contribution of Tertiary Sector (%)
52%
Major Industries
- Dal Mill
- Raisin
- Decorticating of Ground Nut Seeds
- Cold Storage
- Jaggery
- Fruits Processing
- Readymade Garments
Key Exports
- Agro Products
- Food Processing & Food Products
- Mixed Fruits
- Handicraft
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Major Agricultural Products
Crops
- Maize
- Jowar
- Toor dal
- Cotton
- Sugarcane
Fruits
- Pomegranates
- Bananas
- Grapes
- Lemon
Vegetables
- Onion
- Brinjal
- Tomato
Major Livestock
- Cow
- Buffalo
- Goat
- Sheep
- Poultry
Important Natural Resources
Minerals
- Minajagi Stone
Water Bodies
- Rivers
- Ground water
- Canals
Total irrigated land
- 75056 (Hectares)
Industrial Profile
Number of Small-Scale Industries
- Small - 27909
Number of Large Scale Industries
9
Key Industrial Areas
- KIADB
- KSSIDC
Major Industrial Sectors
- Sugar
Availability of land bank (Acres)
-
Notable industries and investments
-
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Major Highways
- Solapur-Bangalore
Rail Routes
Routes
- Solapur-Mysore
- Bijapur-Hubli
- Vijayapura-Hydarabad
Airports
- Under Implementation
Sea Ports
-
Power Supply (Domestic Consumption)
- 58.15 Million units
Power Supply (Industrial Consumption)
- 24.89 Million units
Water Supply Systems
- Piped water
Upcoming Infrastructure Projects
- Solar Power Project
- Sugar factories
Social Infrastructure
Educational Institutions
- Schools :3343
- Colleges: 382
- Polytechnics: 6
- Universities : 1
Healthcare Facilities
- Hospitals : 7
- Health Centres : 75
Key Tourism Sites and Cultural Landmarks
- Shivagiri
- Golgumbaz
- Ibahimroza in Vijayapur city
- Navaraspur Toravi
- Alamatti Dam and Garden
Investment Opportunities
Ongoing Projects
- Mulawad Industrial Area 2nd Phase Developed and Airport
Planned Projects
- Ittangihal Food Park
Government Initiatives to Promote Industrial Growth
- Identified land parcel to establish an industrial estate
Contact Information
DIC Office
- District Industries Centre, Vijayapura
Phone Number
Email Address
