It is a great sign of how urban spillover can reshape local fortunes. India’s new rich district has a GDP per capita of approximately INR 11.46 lakh, as per the survey. Other districts on the chart include Gurugram, Bengaluru Urban, Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida, UP), Solan (Himachal Pradesh), North & South Goa, Sikkim (Gangtok, Namchi, Mangan & Gyalshing), Dakshina Kannada (Mangalore), Karnataka, Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Ahmedabad (Gujarat).

 How Rangareddy made it to the list

Rangareddy topped the chart with a GDP per capita of approximately INR 11.46 lakh. It has benefited the IT sector, famous tech parks, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, among others. Better connectivity is another reason. These all factors together have contributed towards the district’s success.

Saying that Rangareddy is a perfect example of metropolitan agglomeration doing what economics predicts.

Other districts that made it to the top 10

Rangareddy, Telangana — INR 11.46 lakh

Rangareddy is a place where the modern world meets old-world charm. Travellers here can relax by Osman Sagar Lake or discover the beauty of Ananthagiri Hills. The district is a perfect mix of urban beauty and rustic calm.

Gurugram (Gurgaon), Haryana — INR 9.05 lakh

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