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District headquarters
|
Kurnool | |
|---|---|---|
Area
|
17,600sq. km | |
Mandals
|
54 | |
Population (2001)
|
35,12,266 | |
Major geological formations
|
Granite, Granite gneiss, Shale, Limestone, Quartzite and Schist | |
Major rivers
|
Tungabhadra, Krishna and Hindri | |
Major irrigation projects
|
K.C. Canal, Telugu Ganga, S.R.B. Canal and Tungabhadra LLC | |
Average annual rainfall
|
670 mm | |
Net area sown (2005-2006)
|
8,86,000 ha | |
Net Area irrigated by ground water (2005-2006) |
90,000 ha | |
Stage of ground water development
|
27 % | |
Mandals showing intensive ground water development |
13 (partial) |