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.
Infrastructure & Resources
Land
Ballari has a land utilization of 54.09% for agricultural holding and uncultivated land of 4.17%. The region also has a forest cover of 11.93% along with remaining land area of 29.81%. The soil and climatic conditions favour agriculture here. Land Bank Availability: 450 acres
Water
Tungabhadra, Hagari and Chikkahagari are the three rivers in Ballari district. The district heavily relies on Tungabhadra Dam as its main source for irrigation and also has a canal network that irrigates 37% of its net sown area.
Power
The Ballari Thermal Power Station is the second-largest thermal plant in Karnataka generating 500 MW of power. The Kaduthini Ballari Thermal Power Station, Hampi Power House and the Munirabad Power House form the main sources of electricity in the district.
Human Resources
With more than 67% literacy rate and the presence of several engineering and polytechnic institutions, Ballari provides a strong talent pool of trained professionals.
Natural Resources
The mineral reserves in the district are distinct with iron ore, manganese ore, quartz and granite fuelling steel industries amongst others.
Connectivity
Ballari has access to three international and two domestic airports. The place is also well-connected by rail to Bengaluru and Guntkal in Andhra Pradesh. National Highway 63 and 13 pass through the district adding road access. Sea connectivity is via the ports of Karwar and Mangaluru.
Living in Ballari
Temperatures in Ballari vary between 11 degree celsius and 48 degree celsius. The district has all the basic amenities and provides excellent access to resources.
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Allopathy Hospitals
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Indian System of Medicine Hospitals
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Schools
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PU Colleges
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Degree Colleges
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Medical Colleges
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Industries Growing With Karnataka
Investment Opportunities
Projects
| Project & Description | Industry Sector | Estimated Cost (INR Crores) |
Agency | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development of Road From Bagalkote to Gadag (one package of KSHIP) |
Transportation | Part of 7000 | KSHIP | DPR under preparation |
| Development of airstrips in Karnataka | Transportation | NA | KSIIDC | Conceptualization |
| Development of Agri-logistics Hub | Agri Infrastructure | 680 | KAPPEC | DPR under preparation |
District Contact
Joint Director
District Industries Centre
Room No:135, Adalita Bhavana, Navanagar,
Bagalkot -587101
Phone: 08354-235294
Fax: 08354-235294
Email: [email protected]
Other Contacts
Additional Chief Secretary to Government Commerce & Industries Department
# 106, 1st Floor, Vikasa Soudha, Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru 560 001, India
Phone: +91 80 2225 2443
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Commissioner for Industrial Development Director of Industries and Commerce
No. 49, South Block, Khanija Bhavan
Race Course Road Bengaluru 560 001, India
Phone: +91 80 2238 6796
Email: [email protected]
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Chief Executive Officer
Invest Karnataka Forum
3rd Floor, Khanija Bhavan (East Wing), No. 49, Race Course Road, Bengaluru – 560 001, India
Phone: +91 80 22205333
Email: [email protected]
Managing Director
Karnataka Udyog Mitra
3rd Floor, Khanija Bhavan (East Wing), No.49,
Race Course Road, Bengaluru 560 001, India
Phone : 91-80-2228 2392, 2228 5659; 2238 1232
Email : [email protected]
Visit us at: www.kumbangalore.com
Managing Director
Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre (VTPC)
VTPC Building, Kasturba Road, Bengaluru-560001.
Phone: 080-2286 0644, 2253 4444
Email: [email protected]
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Member Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board
4th & 5th Floor, East Wing, Race
Course Road, Bengaluru 560 001, India
Phone: +91 80 2226 5383, 2226 7900
Email: [email protected]
Visit us at: www.kiadb.in