Begusarai is the Industrial capital of Bihar also known as second capital of bihar. There are many Ancillary Industries here. The three main Industries are Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Barauni Thermal Power Station (BTPS), Hindustan Fertilizer Corporation Limited (HFCL)(Closed) Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy. 88.33% people depend upon agriculture. Main cash crops of the district are oilseeds, tobacco, jute, potato, red chilies, tomato and andi.
Type Area (Hectare)
Total irrigated land 74,225.57
Forest Nil
Orch. etc. 5,000
Kharif Paddy 22,000
Garma Paddy 10,000
Wheat 61,000
*Irrigated Permanent : 6,384.29
• Seasonal : 4,866.37
Wasteland and non arable 2,118
Natural water sources : Begusarai district is located in the middle Ganges plain. Main rivers are Burhi Gandak, Balan, Bainty, Baya and Chandrabhaga.
Kaver Jheel: Kaver Jheel one of Asia’s largest freshwater lakes, also famous for bird sanctuary.
Minerals : No minerals of economic importance
Irrigation : Mostly by
