Kadapa district is one of the richest reserves for minerals. The high-grade asbestos of crisolite variety barytes and limestone, which is suitable for the manufacturing of cement, are abundantly available in the district. Among them white clay and Iron ore are considered to be the rarest deposits. The major mineral of the district is barites which is largely exported to other countries. Apart from these minerals, nap slabs, road metal, building stone, marble, mosaic chips are also available in the district. Barites mines are situated in Mangampet, Pulivendula and Vempalli. According to geologists, there are enough barites reserved in Mangampet quarries that can last for atleast another three to four decades. Barite is rare mineral widely used in making tyres, paper, glass, cloth, linoleum oil, and other materials.
The available barites resources are estimated to be 200 million tonnes in entire world. More than 35 per cent of barites (70 million tonnes) is available in the Mangampet mines. On the other hand, China clay reserves are found in Koduru, Anatharajupeta, Gadela, obili, Nandalur, Bhakarapet, Porumamilla, Nandavaram and other areas of the district. The district has 15 crore tonnes oflime stone reserves. Traces of uranium are also found in Pulivendula area.
There is sevenfold increase in the production of barites in 2006-07 when compared with that of 1999-2000. The limestone which is used for the manufacturing of cement, has shown a spectacular increase in unit production (53.28 per cent). The black granite is becoming very popular for both domestic use and export to European countries during the last one decade. There is an impressive growth in the production of black granite and marbles in the district. Road metal and black stone are extensively used for the laying of the roads in Kadapa district and other districts of the state. Owing to this, employment opportunities have increased in the district.
Industries
Infrastructure is the most important input for rapid industrialization of any region. Because ofnew industrial policy of 1991, the State Government has attracted entrepreneurs. Kadapa is one of the industrially backward districts of Andhra Pradesh, and it needs industrialization. However, the district is endowed with rich minerals and agricultural resources. The climate of the district is favourable for industrialization. The district is very rich in plantation and horticulture. There is a good scope for fruit processing and food industries to come up in the district. As far as mineral resources are concemed, the district is endowed with the best deposits of barites and superior variety of asbestos.
Infrastructure is the most important input for rapid industrialization of any region. Because ofnew industrial policy of 1991, the State Government has attracted entrepreneurs. Kadapa is one of the industrially backward districts of Andhra Pradesh, and it needs industrialization. However, the district is endowed with rich minerals and agricultural resources. The climate of the district is favourable for industrialization. The district is very rich in plantation and horticulture. There is a good scope for fruit processing and food industries to come up in the district. As far as mineral resources are concemed, the district is endowed with the best deposits of barites and superior variety of asbestos.
There are 11 large and medium scale industries with an investment of Rs. 1,880 crore giving employment opportunity to 4262 persons. With respect to the small-scale industries, there are 1353 small and tiny industries with an investrment of Rs. 30.98 crore and giving employment to 7.271 persons in the district. Handloom units are concentrated in Vontimitta, Siddout, Pullampeta, Mylavaram, Proddatur and Simhadripuram mandals. The total capacity of the units estimated to 36 lakhs of meters per annum worth Rs.360.00 lakhs. There is a good scope to the new units to come up in large and medium as well as small-scale based industries on the mineral resources.
Education
The District has been served by 3161 primary schools, 683 upper Primary Schools, 576 High schools, 123 Junior Colleges, 19 Degree colleges and 01 Yogi Vemana University offering For Technical Education, the District has 5 polytechnics, 5 Engineering colleges and 26 Industrial Training Institutes besides one Homoeopathic Medical College.
The District has been served by 3161 primary schools, 683 upper Primary Schools, 576 High schools, 123 Junior Colleges, 19 Degree colleges and 01 Yogi Vemana University offering For Technical Education, the District has 5 polytechnics, 5 Engineering colleges and 26 Industrial Training Institutes besides one Homoeopathic Medical College.
Transport and Communications
The District is served by broad gauge railway line running 190.81 Kms. There are 24 railway stations covering 13 Mandals. The District has 628 Kms High way. All the 51 Mandals Head Quarters are served by pucca roads with bus facilities and the A.P. State High Way Project links Kadapa to Renigunta and Tirupathi.
The District is served by broad gauge railway line running 190.81 Kms. There are 24 railway stations covering 13 Mandals. The District has 628 Kms High way. All the 51 Mandals Head Quarters are served by pucca roads with bus facilities and the A.P. State High Way Project links Kadapa to Renigunta and Tirupathi.
Power
The establishment of Rayalaseema Thermal Power Station at Muddanur with a capacity of 420 M.W., has become one of the major power generation in the state, generating 2370.992 Million K. W. Kadapa district has been honoured by history and blessed by nature making it a place unexplored by tourism. Therefore, efforts to make it a tourist destination of various interests and attraction like temples, historical architecture, educative in terms of exploring about rare mineral resource, eco friendly in terms of serene waterfalls amidst the rare species of red sanders and nocturnal bird garden courser for an adventurous experience that will linger for long as cherished moments.
The establishment of Rayalaseema Thermal Power Station at Muddanur with a capacity of 420 M.W., has become one of the major power generation in the state, generating 2370.992 Million K. W. Kadapa district has been honoured by history and blessed by nature making it a place unexplored by tourism. Therefore, efforts to make it a tourist destination of various interests and attraction like temples, historical architecture, educative in terms of exploring about rare mineral resource, eco friendly in terms of serene waterfalls amidst the rare species of red sanders and nocturnal bird garden courser for an adventurous experience that will linger for long as cherished moments.
An Overview of Kadapa
Kadapa is one of the backward districts of backward Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. It has three revenue divisions namely Kadapa, Rajampeta and Jammalamadugu, 51 mandals and 831 grama panchayats. The population of the district is 26,01,697. The district is a very hot place and falls into scarce rainfall. The soils of the district are red sandy. There are no perennial irrigation sources availableto the people of Kadapa for cultivation purposes.
Kadapa is one of the backward districts of backward Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. It has three revenue divisions namely Kadapa, Rajampeta and Jammalamadugu, 51 mandals and 831 grama panchayats. The population of the district is 26,01,697. The district is a very hot place and falls into scarce rainfall. The soils of the district are red sandy. There are no perennial irrigation sources availableto the people of Kadapa for cultivation purposes.
The economy of the district is predominantly agrarian in nature, 75 per cent of the population is engaged in agriculture and allied activities for their livelihood. Dry-land farming is adopted in many parts of the district due to low precipitation and uneven distribution of limited ramfall. However, it is one of the richest reserves for minerals. High grade asbestos, barites, limestone, white clay, Iron ore, uranium, nap slabs, road metal, building stone, marble, mosaic chips are abundantly available in the district. It is very rich in plantation and horticulture. Horticultural crops like mango, papaya, banana, lemon, and oranges give good opportunities for food processing industries.
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