• Administrative and Geography: Yadgir District, formed on April 10, 2010, from Kalaburagi, is Karnataka's 30th district. It spans 5,160.88 square kilometers, with Yadgir town as its administrative center. The district's fertile black soil supports robust cultivation of red gram and jowar, earning it the nickname "Daal Bowl."
• Cultural Significance: Rich in cultural heritage, Yadgir features historical sites like Yadgir Fort and prehistoric rock art. The district hosts significant cement industries and is known for Malakheda Stone. An upcoming Core Green Sugar Factory in Shahapur Taluka is expected to boost local industry.
• Rivers and Agriculture: Irrigated by the Krishna and Bhima rivers, Yadgir's agriculture thrives, with a focus on red gram and jowar. The Agriculture College in Bheemarayana Gudi supports local farming practices and research.
• Historical Background: Yadgir, historically ruled by the Satavahanas, Chalukyas, and Yadavas, was annexed by the Adil Shahi kingdom in 1504. It later fell under Mughal control and was part of the Hyderabad State until Karnataka's reorganization in 1956. Yadgir officially became a district on December 30, 2009.
• Demographics: As of the 2011 Census, Yadgir has a population of 1,174,271, with a density of 224 people per square kilometer. The population is 84.99% Hindu and 13.23% Muslim, with a literacy rate of 51.83%. Urban residents make up 18.79% of the population.