Yadgir
Yadgir is the 30th district in the state and the most recently formed one. The region is lucrative for investments across sectors. The region’s top three cultivated crops include cereals, pulses and commercial crops. Jowar, paddy, red gram, sunflower, groundnut are the major crops in these categories. Yadgir district is a developing industrial area rich in uranium resources. Availability of processed uranium which can be used for defence and power generation purposes is set to foster growth in the region. The district has about 1000 looms spread all over the region. Handloom, as well as traditional crafts, are also potential sectors in the region.
Infrastructure & Resources
Land
Yadgir has a total land area of 516088 ha with 5.89% forest cover. It holds 12.63% uncultivated land and 30.79% of the remaining land is available. Land Bank Availability: 722 acres
Water
Yadgir’s main source of water that accounts for over 90% of the district’s water supply is River Bhīma which originates in the neighbouring state of Maharashtra.
Power
Yadgir power supply transmission is done by Kalaburgi (Gulbarga) Electricity Supply Company Ltd. (GESCOM).
Natural Resources
It has natural resources like building stone, copper, gold, feldspar, quartz, limestone and uranium.
Human Resources
Some of the key institutions of higher learning are Nivedita Education Society, Don Bosco School & College, Jawahar Education Society and R.V. Education Trust.
Connectivity
The district is well connected to metro cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Delhi. Bengaluru International Airport provides air access. Hyderabad airport is only 180 km from Yadgir. Two National Highways – NH 12and NH 206 along with state highways connect the region by road. The nearest seaport is Goa at 520 km.
Living in Yadgir
Temperatures in Uttara Yadgir vary between 22 degree celsius and 45 degree celsius. The district has all the basic amenities and provides excellent access to resources.
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Allopathic Hospitals
221
Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes
51
Government Hospitals
6
Community Health Centres
51
Primary Health Centres
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Business Hotels Available
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High Schools
63
PU Colleges
9
Degree College
5
Polytechnic Colleges
1
Engineering College
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Industries Growing With Karnataka
Investment Opportunities
Projects
| Project & Description | Industry Sector | Estimated Cost (INR Crores) | Agency | Status |
| Yadgir Mega Textile Zone (1000 acres) | Department of Handlooms & Textiles | NA | NA | Conceptualization |
| Pharmaceuticals Zone | Pharmaceuticals | NA | NA | Conceptualization |
District Contact
Joint Director
District Industries Centre
APMC Yard, Hyderabad Road,
Yadgir- 585 201
Phone: 08473-250541 43
Fax: 08473-250542 42
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]
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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]
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