Raichur district is called DoAb region as it falls between two rivers. River Tungabhadra flows to the South whereas River Krishna flows to the North of Raichur. It is called as a Granary of Paddy. There are more than hundred rice mills here. Food products are exported to European countries from here. A cold storage facility of five thousand tons has been established. It is known for poultry. The Thermal Powerplant of Raichur produces nearly 48% of the electricity consumed by Karnataka state. Ashoka’s Inscription, The railway line that passes through Raichur connects every part of the country. The railway line connects Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru. An inscription of Ashoka has been found at Maski of Raichur. This proves that this area was a developed area during ancient times also. Agriculture is the major occupation of people here. Sindhanur and Raichur taluks of this district are developed taluks. Lingasuru taluk is a moderately developed taluk, whereas Devadurga and Manvi taluks are the most backward taluks
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