 Betelvine is a major source of livelihood in Purba Medinipur district, particularly in Tamluk and Contai subdivisions.Betelvine production in 2008-09 was the highest amongst all the districts and was around a third of the total state production.In 2008-09, Purba Mednipur produced 2,789 tonnes of cashew nuts from 3,340 hectares of land.