Districts like Balotra: 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. Jodhpur, Rajasthan About 100 km away. 410 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Bajra (Pearl Millet), Moong (Green Gram), Rapeseed & Mustard Compare
  2. Phalodi, Rajasthan About 160 km away. 280 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Bajra (Pearl Millet), Guar Seed (Cluster Bean), Groundnut Compare
  3. Nagaur, Rajasthan About 200 km away. 430 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Moong (Green Gram), Bajra (Pearl Millet), Guar Seed (Cluster Bean) Compare
  4. Bikaner, Rajasthan About 270 km away. 300 mm of rain in a typical year (2001–2024). Grows Guar Seed (Cluster Bean), Other Pulses, Moth Bean 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).