About the city
Raichur is an important commercial, industrial and education centre in North Karnataka. Raichur lies between two important rivers, the Krishna and the Tungabhadra, in the north eastern part of Karnataka state. It has had an eventful and rich history with a recorded history being traced to as far back as the third century BC beginning from the days of the Mauryan King Ashoka. Hutti located here is home to Hutti Gold Mines Company Limited (HGML) which is an undertaking of the Government of Karnataka and has the unique distinction of being the only active producer of primary gold in the country.