The town area comprises four places: Rabkavi, Banhatti, Hosur and Rampur.

The weaving business has recently experienced a growth larger than ever in history; sarees being produced are sent to bigger markets like Bangalore, Dharwad, Mangalooru, Gulbarga and also to Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala.

A fair called 'Banhatti Jatre' is conducted yearly in the month of September or October.

Government Rabkavi-Banahatti is one of 57 Karnataka cities in the Nirmala Nagara - Municipal eGovernance project.

Other important modules launched are Property Tax, Financial Accounting, GIS Mapping, Birth & Death Certification, and Ward Works.

Nirmala Nagara project is a partnership between the Urban Development Dept, eGovernments Foundation & Survey of India.

These computer-based systems coupled with government process re-engineering and GIS digital mapping will provide transparency and accountability and smoother delivery of services to citizens of Karnataka.