Economy and Agriculture
Agriculture
The main agriculture crops in the district along with the cropping period and market area is given as follows.
| Type of Crops | Name of Crops | Cropping Period | Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Crops (Irrigated) | Kh Paddy S/Paddy | June – October Jan – May | District, State, Interstate |
| Major Crops (Non-Irrigated) | Kh. Paddy | June – October | District, State, Interstate |
| Major Cash Crops | Sugar Cane | District, State |
The classification of Land Holders are given below:
- Number of Cultivators Holding Land Less than 2 Hect. — 306553
- Number of Cultivators Holding Land above 2 Hect — 53754
- Land holders holding land above 10 hectares — 1232
- Total Land Holders — 248423
Industrial Developments of the District – Existing Large and Medium Scale Units
| Sr.No. | Name of Industry | Location of Industry | Type of Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adani Power Ltd, Tiroda | Tiroda | Electricity |
| 2 | Maheswari Solvent Extraction Pvt. Ltd. (Medium) | Laxmipur, Khamari | Solvent extracted oil. |
Mines And Minerals
| Sr.No. | Minerals | Mines |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iron Ore | Khurshipar, Dhobitola, Manegaon, Amgaon |
| 2 | Quartrez, Quartrezite | Walad, Gondia, Deutola, Amgaon |