Ballia

The Bindi (Tikuli) industry is active in Maniyar block of the district. A number of bindi cottage industries have been operating here for several years. The product is traded locally as well as different parts of the country.

Introduction

The city of Ballia, the district headquarters, is believed to the birthplace and workplace of Maharshi Bhrigu. The language spoken in Ballia is Hindi and Bhojpuri, a dialect of Hindi. Ballia City is district headquarters and commercial Market of this district and Rasara is second major commercial town. The major mineral that is found here is Sand. Land of Ballia is rich from Industrial point of view. The major industry at Ballia is of Bindi. The product is supplied in Uttar Pradesh as well as across the country. This industry plays an important role in revenue generation of district.

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• Major Industries
• Small Industries
• Handicrafts Works

• Bindi (Tikuli) Industry
• Agro Processing

• Agro based
• Cotton Textile
• Woolen, silk & artificial Thread based clothes
• Ready-made garments & embroidery
• Wood/wooden based furniture
• Paper & Paper products
• Leather based
• Chemical/Chemical based
• Mineral based
• Metal based (Steel Fabrication)
• Engineering units
• Electrical machinery and transport equipment
• Repairing & servicing

Handmade paintings, pottery and woolen clothes are considered to be the major handicraft product in the city. Besides this clay work and embroidery on Sari are also one of the major source of income for several families.

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