Agriculture in Parvathipuram Manyam District: East Coast Plains and Hills
Andhra Pradesh falls mainly in the East Coast Plains and Hills agro-climatic zone (hot humid, 780-1300mm of rain a year across the zone), where deltaic rice bowls (Kaveri, Godavari, Mahanadi) with coconut and chilli is typical. Soils in this zone are mostly alluvial coastal and red loam soil. Crops commonly grown across the zone include Rice (Paddy), Sugarcane, Groundnut, Coconut, chilli, oilseeds.
These are zone-level facts (ICAR / Planning Commission agro-climatic classification), not a crop census of Parvathipuram Manyam itself. Parvathipuram Manyam's own month-by-month rainfall and temperatures are in the climate section.
Crop Calendar for the East Coast Plains and Hills
| Crop | Season & Window | All-India rate (3 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 🍚 Rice (Paddy) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹3,680/qtl |
| 🎋 Sugarcane | Plant: Feb-Mar (spring) or Oct-Nov (autumn), Harvest: 10-12 months | ₹350/qtl |
| 🥜 Groundnut | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹6,913/qtl |
| 🥥 Coconut | Year-round perennial (peak: Nov-Jan) | ₹5,550/qtl |
| chilli | Local seasonal crop | - |
| oilseeds | Local seasonal crop | - |
Soil, Water & Irrigation
Drip and sprinkler subsidies (45-90%) and a solar pump cut water and power costs. Because soils vary field to field inside a zone, a free soil health card is the only reliable guide to what your own plot needs.
What Parvathipuram Manyam Actually Grows: Official Crop Statistics
In 2024-25, Parvathipuram Manyam's largest crops by area were Rice (Paddy), Maize (Corn), Cotton. Rice (Paddy) alone covered 73,884 ha (71% of the area under the crops listed below), with a yield of 3,396 kg/ha, 14% below the Andhra Pradesh average.
| Crop | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) | Andhra Pradesh avg yield | Area change since 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (Paddy) | 73,884 | 2,50,891 | 3,396 | 3,928 | - |
| Maize (Corn) | 10,367 | 56,378 | 5,438 | 6,510 | - |
| Cotton | 6,310 | 14,086 | 379 | 2,800 | - |
| Urad (Black Gram) | 5,438 | 3,401 | 625 | 1,225 | - |
| Sesame (Til) | 3,656 | 716 | 196 | 283 | - |
| Moong (Green Gram) | 2,006 | 1,406 | 701 | 907 | - |
| Sugarcane | 968 | 85,709 | 88,571 | 90,242 | - |
| Ragi (Finger Millet) | 724 | 875 | 1,209 | 1,456 | - |
| Groundnut | 297 | 997 | 3,358 | 1,151 | - |
| Tobacco | 121 | 353 | 2,908 | 2,254 | - |
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India (final estimates), via UPAg. Field crops only - vegetables, fruit and spices are counted separately. Andhra Pradesh average = sum of the state's district estimates.
Climate & Sowing Windows in Parvathipuram Manyam
Parvathipuram Manyam receives about 1329 mm of rain in an average year, 70% of it in June-September. The wettest month is July (262 mm). Days are hottest in April (average high 40°C) and nights coolest in January (average low 14°C).
- Rain typically first crosses 100 mm a month in June, the usual cue for kharif sowing here.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6 | 28° | 14° |
| February | 14 | 33° | 17° |
| March | 18 | 37° | 21° |
| April | 33 | 40° | 24° |
| May | 73 | 39° | 26° |
| June | 174 | 33° | 25° |
| July | 262 | 30° | 24° |
| August | 255 | 29° | 23° |
| September | 239 | 29° | 23° |
| October | 187 | 29° | 21° |
| November | 52 | 27° | 17° |
| December | 16 | 26° | 14° |
Source: NASA POWER long-term monthly averages (satellite and model based, so they can understate rain on coasts and hills) for the centre of Parvathipuram Manyam district (18.7515, 83.5487). These are normals, not a forecast for any one year; for this week see the farm weather forecast.
For Parvathipuram Manyam Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Districts Near Parvathipuram Manyam
Before you sell, compare mandis in neighbouring districts too (straight-line distance between district centres):
- Vizianagaram - 54 km
- Srikakulam - 64 km
- Rayagada, Odisha - 77 km
- Gajapati, Odisha - 84 km
- Koraput, Odisha - 99 km
- Visakhapatnam - 109 km
Land records and Farmer ID in Andhra Pradesh
Government Schemes for Parvathipuram Manyam Farmers
Farmers in Parvathipuram Manyam are eligible for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Kisan Credit Card, Soil Health Card Scheme, PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, eNAM - National Agriculture Market and more. For Parvathipuram Manyam's rice growers, crop insurance, KCC and irrigation subsidies are the priority. Apply at the Parvathipuram Manyam district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.