TIRUCHIRAPPALLI DISTRICT DOMESTIC PRODUCT

MACRO-ECONOMICS

Submitted by,
Balaji Raman V

- 169278066 (Section- B)

Hermon Abisheak R - 169278100 (Section- A)

Karthik D

- 169278113 (Section- B)

About Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli also called Tiruchi or Trichy, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Known
for its historical monuments, the city is located on the banks of river Cauvery. The city is an
important manufacturing hub that houses BHEL, Cethar vessels and an Ordinance factory. It
is also considered a major road and railway hub in the state and is served by an international
airport.

PRIMARY SECTOR:
AGRICULTURE
Located in the centre of the state and also being close to the delta regions, the total
cultivable land in Tiruchirappalli district is around 194317 hectares contributing 1.59% to the
total cultivable area in the State of Tamil Nadu. To calculate DDP contribution from
Agricultural sector, we have gone by production method. Major cultivations in the district falls
under the following categories Cereals, Pulses, Oil seeds, Diary and Meats etc. Agricultural
sector contributed to 2% in overall State agricultural product.
Sector
Tiruchirappalli (Value in Lakhs) Tamil Nadu (Value in Lakhs)
Agriculture
171506
8635566

% contribution
1.99%

FISHERIES:
For calculating the DDP from Fishery sector, we have taken the production approach as
we dont have the data for consumption. Fisheries can either be from Marine or Inland. As
Tiruchirappalli is surrounded by land in all sides, Marine production is Zero. Its Inland
fisheries lies around 0.10% of that of the state.
Sector
Fisheries

Tiruchirappalli (Value in Lakhs)

788

Tamil Nadu (Value in Lakhs)

823839

% contribution
0.10%

FORESTRY
District contribution has been calculated using production approach. Tiruchirappalli
contributes to Tamil Nadus forestry revenue through pulpwood(Eucalyptus) and Cashew
production only. The contribution to state revenue is about 1.69%
Sector
Forestry

Tiruchirappalli (Value in Lakhs) Tamil Nadu (Value in Lakhs)

14076
833778

% contribution
1.69%

MINING & QUARYING:

Tiruchirappalli lies in the delta region of the river Cauvery because of which the sand
quarries are situated in the region. There are no mining areas in the region because of which
its percentage contribution to the GDP of the state is just 0.54%

Sector

Tiruchirappalli (Value in Lakhs)

Tamil Nadu (Value in Lakhs)

% contribution

Mining &
Quarryin
g

927

170858

0.54%

SECONDARY SECTOR
MANUFACTURING:
Trichy has very well renowned registered companies like BHEL, Cethar etc. and other
non-registered companies. Together these manufacturing facilities contribute for about
2.56% to that of the state.
Sector
Tiruchirappalli (Value in Lakhs) Tamil Nadu (Value in Lakhs) % contribution
Manufacturing
144579
5626786
2.57%
CONSTRUCTION:
For calculating district domestic product in construction sub-sector, we have included
government expenditure on buildings plan sanctioned by corporation and construction
activity planned by Tamil Nadu Housing Board Corporation, Slum clearance board, Police
corporation etc. Apart from this, there had been raise in number of residential site
construction. Overall, the district of Tiruchirappalli, contributed 2.17% to the SGDPs
construction sector.
Sector

Tiruchirappalli (Value in Lakhs) Tamil Nadu (Value in Lakhs) % contribution

73976
3403080
Construction
2.17%
ELECTRICITY
District contribution has been calculated using expenditure method. Per capita consumption
value (in Kwh) multiplied by population of the district and Cost per Kwh. The contribution to
state revenue is about 3.49%
Sector Tiruchirappalli (Value in Lakhs)
Electricit
y
146514

Tamil Nadu (Value in Lakhs)

% contribution

4191502

3.49%

TERTIARY SECTOR:
BANKING & FINANCE:
Tiruchirappalli is known for agriculture and manufacturing companies. They depend on
financial institutions for capital investment. The banking and finance sector of Tiruchirappalli
contributes to about 2.04% of the states GDP.
Sector
Tiruchirappalli (Value in Lakhs) Tamil Nadu (Value in Lakhs)
Banking &
Finance
103813
5071734

% contribution
2.04%

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION:
Public administration is the other form of government expenditure at levels of district,
taluks, panchayats and other villages. Most of the data is sourced from budgeted document
and corporation report. Overall, the district of Tiruchirappalli, contributed 2.00% to the
SGDPs construction sector.
Sector
Tiruchirappalli (Value in Lakhs) Tamil Nadu (Value in Lakhs) % contribution
Public
Administratio
n
1940
96981
2.00%
COMMUNICATION:
The DDP contribution from communication sector is calculated using consumption
model. They depend on the post offices, PCOs, telephone & cellular connections and
internet services. The contribution from this sector is about 5.13% to that of the state.
Sector
Tiruchirappalli (Value in Lakhs) Tamil Nadu (Value in Lakhs) % contribution
Communication
37454
729495
5.13%

TRADE, HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS:

The consumption level in the economy is reflected by this segment of GDP. The key
indicator used for estimating the trade sector is sales tax growth. Growth in the hotels and
restaurant sector is estimated from available data from listed private companies. The hotel
industry relied on the tourism growth in the district. The revenue from Hotels had seen a
tremendous raise over the years because of increase in expenditure in transportation and
also converting domestic airport into international airport. It forms a good contribution rate of
2.64% in the SGDP.
Sector
Tiruchirappalli (Value in Lakhs) Tamil Nadu (Value in Lakhs) % contribution
Trade, Hotels &
restaurants
5384
211247
2.64%
TRANSPORT
District Contribution has been calculated using revenue method. Contribution from
roadways, railways & airways has been separately computed and added to get the total
contribution. The contribution to state revenue is about 1.92%
Sector Tiruchirappalli (Value in Lakhs) Tamil Nadu (Value in Lakhs)
Transport
38183
1984449

% contribution
1.92%

Total District domestic product of Tiruchirappalli

= 1478278.322 lakhs

Total Gross domestic product of Tamil Nadu

= 63558629.86 lakhs

% Contribution of Tiruchirappalli to TNs GDP

= 2.32%