Agriculture in Tamulpur District: Eastern Himalayan Region
Assam falls mainly in the Eastern Himalayan Region agro-climatic zone (humid subtropical to alpine, 2000-4000mm of rain a year across the zone), where high-rainfall terraced and shifting cultivation with plantation crops is typical. Soils in this zone are mostly acidic red and lateritic hill soils. Crops commonly grown across the zone include Rice (Paddy), Maize (Corn), Potato, Ginger, large cardamom, Tea (Green Leaf), oranges, Pineapple.
These are zone-level facts (ICAR / Planning Commission agro-climatic classification), not a crop census of Tamulpur itself. Tamulpur's own month-by-month rainfall and temperatures are in the climate section.
Crop Calendar for the Eastern Himalayan Region
| Crop | Season & Window | All-India rate (3 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 🍚 Rice (Paddy) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹3,680/qtl |
| 🌽 Maize (Corn) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) | ₹2,299/qtl |
| 🥔 Potato | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Jan-Mar) | ₹1,000/qtl |
| 🫚 Ginger | Plant: Mar-May, Harvest: Dec-Feb | ₹6,000/qtl |
| large cardamom | Local seasonal crop | - |
| 🍵 Tea (Green Leaf) | Mar-Nov | ₹5,000/qtl |
| oranges | Local seasonal crop | - |
| 🍍 Pineapple | Year-round (peak arrivals: Mar-Jun) | ₹5,000/qtl |
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.
Climate & Sowing Windows in Tamulpur
Tamulpur receives about 1850 mm of rain in an average year, 61% of it in June-September. The wettest month is June (338 mm). Days are hottest in June (average high 32°C) and nights coolest in January (average low 10°C).
- Rain typically first crosses 100 mm a month in May, the usual cue for kharif sowing here.
- At about 1850 mm a year, water is plentiful in season; field drainage matters as much as irrigation, and paddy and plantation crops suit the climate.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 | 22° | 10° |
| February | 19 | 25° | 13° |
| March | 54 | 29° | 17° |
| April | 223 | 32° | 21° |
| May | 275 | 32° | 24° |
| June | 338 | 32° | 26° |
| July | 329 | 32° | 26° |
| August | 258 | 32° | 26° |
| September | 209 | 31° | 25° |
| October | 119 | 29° | 21° |
| November | 13 | 25° | 16° |
| December | 6 | 22° | 12° |
Source: NASA POWER long-term monthly averages (satellite and model based, so they can understate rain on coasts and hills) for the centre of Tamulpur district (26.6421, 91.6234). These are normals, not a forecast for any one year; for this week see the farm weather forecast.
For Tamulpur Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Districts Near Tamulpur
Before you sell, compare mandis in neighbouring districts too (straight-line distance between district centres):
- Baksa - 28 km
- Nalbari - 39 km
- Udalguri - 42 km
- Darrang - 44 km
- Bajali - 47 km
- Kamrup Metropolitan - 48 km
Land records and Farmer ID in Assam
Government Schemes for Tamulpur Farmers
Farmers in Tamulpur 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 Tamulpur's rice growers, crop insurance, KCC and irrigation subsidies are the priority. Apply at the Tamulpur district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.