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Economy of Begusarai


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Begusarai is the Industrial capital of Bihar also known as second capital of bihar. There are many Ancillary Industries here. The three main Industries are Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Barauni Thermal Power Station (BTPS), Hindustan Fertilizer Corporation Limited (HFCL)(Closed) Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy. 88.33% people depend upon agriculture. Main cash crops of the district are oilseeds, tobacco, jute, potato, red chilies, tomato and andi.

Type    Area (Hectare)

Total irrigated land    74,225.57

Forest                            Nil

Orch. etc.                   5,000

Kharif Paddy            22,000

Garma Paddy           10,000

Wheat                     61,000

*Irrigated    Permanent : 6,384.29

•    Seasonal : 4,866.37

Wasteland and non arable    2,118

Natural water sources : Begusarai district is located in the middle Ganges plain. Main rivers are Burhi Gandak, Balan, Bainty, Baya and Chandrabhaga.

Kaver Jheel: Kaver Jheel one of Asia’s largest freshwater lakes, also famous for bird sanctuary.

Minerals : No minerals of economic importance

Irrigation : Mostly by
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