Rayalaseema · Andhra Pradesh
Kurnool
Kurnool — the former capital of Andhra State — anchors Rayalaseema's farm economy: groundnut, cotton, and onion at scale, plus mineral wealth and India's largest solar park at Orvakal. Low service penetration means first-movers in healthcare, agri-services, and energy win fast.
Population
40.53 Lakh
Literacy
61.1%
Key Industries
Agriculture
58%Groundnut, cotton, onion, and millets across dryland belts
Minerals & Cement
12%Limestone, iron ore, and major cement plants
Solar Energy
4%Orvakal ultra-mega solar park (1,000 MW+)
Trade & Services
18%Rayalaseema's commercial gateway on NH-44
Emerging Sectors
Solar O&M and Services
HIGH GROWTHPanel cleaning, maintenance, and rooftop installation services
Investment: ₹2L–₹15L
Dryland Agri Value Chain
HIGH GROWTHGroundnut oil, millet products, and onion dehydration
Investment: ₹5L–₹25L
Rural Healthcare
HIGH GROWTHSevere diagnostic and specialist deficit across mandals
Investment: ₹1L–₹8L
Top Business Ideas for This District
Solar Installation Service →
Fit Score
90Demand
91Cold-Pressed Oil Unit (Groundnut) →
Fit Score
88Demand
89Tele-health Facilitation Centre →
Fit Score
86Demand
90Ready-to-Cook Millet Products →
Fit Score
84Demand
85Water Quality Testing Service →
Fit Score
80Demand
82Local Skills in Demand
Government Schemes Available
PM Surya Ghar
MNRE
Rooftop solar subsidy up to ₹78,000
Eligible: Households; installers benefit from demand
NMEO Oilseeds Mission
Ministry of Agriculture
Support for oilseed processing
Eligible: Oil processing units
Ayushman Bharat PMJAY
NHA / AP SHA
Empanelment gives guaranteed patient volumes
Eligible: Diagnostic and care providers
Verify eligibility and current terms on the official scheme portal before relying on them.
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Road & Digital
NH-44 north–south spine; Kurnool City station; Orvakal airport
Nearest Airport
Kurnool (Orvakal) Airport (25 km)
Railway Hub
Kurnool City (in-district)
Industrial Areas