CROPS
	Kadapa district is endowed mainly with red and black soils ranging from poor to fertile soils. The soil of the district has been classified into red ferruginous soil and black soil.Paddy, Groundnut, Red gram, Cotton, Bengal gram are the major Agricultural crops. 'Korra’, orange, lime and betel leaf are the special crops. They are cultivated near river beds. Click here to know more details...

INDUSTRIES AND MINERALS Kadapa district is the repository of mineral wealth. The important minerals that are available in the district are barytes, asbestos and lime stone.Besides its historical importance, the district has occupied an important place in the industrial map of Andhra Pradesh with its highly valued rich mineral resources. Click here for more details...

FORESTS The area forest in Kadapa district is 5,050 km². It is 32.87% of the district area. The forests of the district are of a dry deciduous type. The over all condition of the forest in the district is not very good. The Forest area caters the Timber, as well as Rare Red Sandalwood that earns the foreign currency to the Nation is found only in this district. Click here for more details...

Fauna And Flora
	Kadapa district is blessed with a series of beautiful valleys through which holy rivers like Pinakini (Pennar), Papaghni, Chitravathi, Mandavya, Cheyyeru cut across the district giving the land a sanctity of their own. Click here to know more...

RAINFALL AND CLIMATE Kadapa district receives rainfall from both the monsoon periods. The normal rainfall is 696mm against the state average of 925mm. Out of the total rain fall , 77 percent is received during July-November period. Click here for more information...

HISTORY AND CULTURE
	Kadapa District has a glorious history and a rich cultural heritage. Kadapa had historical importance since BC era.It was connected with Mouryans in BC era and Sathavahanas in the third century AD. It was part of the area ceded to the British by Nizam.The district in its long history acquired composite culture.  The people are hard-working and very hospitable. Click here for More informatiom...