Districts like Ratlam: soil, rain and warmth

Districts whose rain and warmth are close to this one's, ranked by how closely their soil tests match: the share of samples low or short in each nutrient, pH and salt.
  1. Indore, Madhya Pradesh About 120 km away. 970 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Soybean, Wheat, Potato Compare
  2. Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh About 1,090 km away. 1,260 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Rice, Maize, Urad (Black Gram) Compare
  3. Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh About 820 km away. 1,240 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Rice, Urad (Black Gram), Groundnut Compare
  4. Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh About 730 km away. 1,290 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Rice, Khesari (Grass Pea), Wheat Compare
  5. Nanded, Maharashtra About 560 km away. 940 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Soybean, Gram (Chana), Cotton Compare
  6. Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh About 280 km away. 1,130 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Soybean, Wheat, Gram (Chana) Compare
  7. Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh About 60 km away. 960 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Soybean, Wheat, Gram (Chana) Compare
  8. Raisen, Madhya Pradesh About 300 km away. 1,160 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Wheat, Rice, Moong (Green Gram) Compare
  9. Khandwa (East Nimar), Madhya Pradesh About 230 km away. 890 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Soybean, Wheat, Gram (Chana) Compare
  10. Gariyaband, Chhattisgarh About 820 km away. 1,220 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Rice, Maize, Khesari (Grass Pea) Compare

Yields also depend on water, weather, seeds and farming practice, not only soil.

Source: Soil Health Card – soil nutrient analysis (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare).