• Overview: Raichur District is located in the northeast of Karnataka, bordered by Yadgir, Bijapur, Bagalkot, Koppal, Bellary, Jogulamba Gadwal (Telangana), and Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh).
• Geography: It is characterized by the Krishna River to the north and the Tungabhadra River to the south, forming the Raichur Doab region.
• History: Raichur has a rich history dating back to the 3rd century B.C. It was ruled by several dynasties, including the Mauryans, Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, and Kakatiyas, with notable events such as the capture by the Vijayanagara Empire and later the Mughal Empire.
• Demographics: As of the 2011 census, the population is 1,928,812, with a density of 228 inhabitants per km² and a literacy rate of 60.46%. Hinduism is predominant (84.72%).
• Languages: Kannada is the most spoken language (74.87%), followed by Urdu (11.57%) and Telugu (8.11%).
• Administration: The district comprises seven taluks: Raichur, Devadurga, Sindhanur, Manvi, Maski, Sirwar, and Lingsuguru, with Raichur city as the administrative capital.
• Tourism: Key attractions include Raichur Fort, Anegundi monuments, MahaLaxmi Temple in Kallur, and Hatti Gold Mines, one of the oldest gold mines in India.
• Economy: Raichur is known for its paddy cultivation and has thermal power stations. It is recognized as the "Rice Bowl of Karnataka" and also has a significant cotton industry.