The fourth-largest city, Belagavi, is the second-largest exporter of the state with a total GDP of INR 159.65 billion. The district devotes 48% of its land for cultivation of which pulses and cereals are the most important crops. Belagavi is also known for its fruits and vegetable cultivation, including staples like onion, tomato and potato. The district is home to India’s first notified Aerospace Precision Engineering and Manufacturing SEZ centre. Belagavi is the emerging hub for storage/cold storage infrastructure augmenting the agriculture sector and allied industries here.
Infrastructure & Resources
Land
Belagavi has different agro-climatic conditions and soil types that enable its agriculture and allied sector. The district employs a major part of its cultivable land i.e its 48% of net sown area for commercial cropping. It has 26% of land remaining with it, along with 12% of uncultivable land and a 14% forest cover. Land Bank Area: 225 acres
Water
Three major rivers, Krishna, Malaprabha and Ghataprabha run through the districts aiding irrigation. Belagavi has an above-state-average cover for irrigation, with over 58% of the net area irrigated.
Power
HESCOM or Hubballi Electricity Supply Company Limited is handling the power transmission to the district of Belagavi. The average annual consumption of power in the region is 526.618 MU for industrial use and 406.376 MU for domestic use. A solar photovoltaic plant, as well as a gas-based project are in the pipelines.
Natural Resources
Belagavi is a treasure trove of mineral resources. Apart from the huge limestone reserves, it also has rich deposits of bauxite, uranium, silica sand, aluminium, laterite, dolomite, quartzite, and china clay, fuelling the aluminum industries here.
Human Resources
With several higher education institutions along with specialized institutions like the Visvesvaraya Technological University – Belagavi provides skilled human resources across various industry sectors.
Connectivity
Belagavi has its own domestic airport and also has access to two international airports and two domestic airports. By road, it has access across three national highways while forming a golden quadrilateral as part of Pune – Bengaluru National Highway. It is also connected by three seaports including Goa.
Living in Belagavi
Temperatures in Belagavi vary between 12 degree celsius and 38 degree celsius. The district has all the basic amenities and provides excellent access to resources.
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Major Hospitals
344
Private Nursing Homes
139
Primary Health Centres
14
Community Health Centres
4
Universities
180
General Degree Colleges
2
Medical Colleges
18
Polytechnic Colleges
11
Engineering Colleges
Industries Growing With Karnataka
Hindalco, Hindustan Latex Limited, AKP Foundries, Dalmia Cement, Polyhydron Pvt. Ltd., Forbes Campbell Knitwear, Gokak Textiles Ltd., Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd.
Investment Opportunities
| Project & Description | Industry Sector | Estimated Cost (INR Crores) | Agency | Status |
| Development of Road From Gotur to Kagewadi | Transportation | 174 | KRDCL | DPR Prepared/Bidding Stage |
| Smart City Mission In Karnataka | Urban Infrastructure | NA | KUIDFC | Conceptualization |
| Development of residential accommodation/ hotel for legislators next to Suvarna Soudha at Belagavi on PPP framework | Urban Infrastructure | 200 | Public Works, Ports & Inland Water Transport Department, Dharwad | DPR under preparation |
| Development of tourism-related infrastructure near Hidkal Dam | Tourism | 42 | Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited | DPR Prepared/Bidding Stage |
| Peninsular Region Industrial Development (PRIDE) Corridor Projects | Industrial Infrastructure | NA | KSIIDC | DPR Prepared/Bidding Stage |
| 24×7 water supply to the entire corporation areas of Belagavi, Kalburgi and Hubli-Dharwad | Urban Infrastructure | 1809 | KUIDFC | Conceptualization |
What about other medical college’s like Ayurveda and Homoeopathy.