Quick Facts

Economy

• Agriculture:
  • Known as the "Rice Bowl of Andhra Pradesh."
  • Main crops: Paddy, sugarcane, lemon, and vegetables.
• Aquaculture:
  • Major center for prawn farming and shrimp exports.
  • Contribution to India’s seafood exports is significant.
• Other Industries:
  • Mica mining.
  • Handloom weaving, especially Venkatagiri sarees (from nearby Venkatagiri town).
  • Thermal power generation and emerging IT services.