East Telangana · Telangana
Khammam
Khammam sits between Telangana's coal belt and Andhra's coastal plains — a chilli, mango, and oil-palm powerhouse with strong rail freight links. Granite, agro-trade, and a fast-urbanising headquarters town create openings in agri-processing, logistics, and rural services.
Population
14.02 Lakh
Literacy
65.0%
Key Industries
Agriculture & Horticulture
52%Chilli, mango, oil palm, and paddy
Granite & Mining
10%Black granite quarrying and export units
Trade & Transport
18%Agro-commodity trade on the TS–AP corridor
Emerging Sectors
Mango & Chilli Processing
HIGH GROWTHPulp, pickles, and dried-chilli grading for export buyers
Investment: ₹5L–₹25L
Oil Palm Services
HIGH GROWTHTelangana's #1 oil-palm district — harvesting and logistics services
Investment: ₹3L–₹15L
Rural Healthcare
MEDIUM GROWTHDiagnostics and telehealth for dispersed mandals
Investment: ₹1L–₹5L
Top Business Ideas for This District
Organic Honey Processing & Branding →
Fit Score
86Demand
84Micro Cold Storage as a Service →
Fit Score
85Demand
88Tele-health Facilitation Centre →
Fit Score
83Demand
86Wooden Furniture Manufacturing →
Fit Score
80Demand
79Rural Micro-Fulfilment Centre →
Fit Score
78Demand
81Local Skills in Demand
Government Schemes Available
Oil Palm Mission
NMEO-OP / Telangana Govt
Planting subsidy and assured procurement for oil palm
Eligible: Farmers and service providers
PMFME
MoFPI
35% subsidy for micro food processing
Eligible: Food micro-enterprises
Rythu Bandhu
Telangana Govt
Per-acre investment support
Eligible: Registered farmers
Verify eligibility and current terms on the official scheme portal before relying on them.
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Road & Digital
NH-365; Khammam on Kazipet–Vijayawada trunk rail line
Nearest Airport
Vijayawada International Airport (120 km)
Railway Hub
Khammam Junction (in-district)
Industrial Areas