Agriculture in Bijapur District: Eastern Plateau and Hills
Chhattisgarh falls mainly in the Eastern Plateau and Hills agro-climatic zone (hot subhumid, 1000-1600mm of rain a year across the zone), where undulating tribal plateau with mostly rain-fed farming is typical. Soils in this zone are mostly red, yellow and lateritic soil. Crops commonly grown across the zone include Rice (Paddy), Ragi (Finger Millet), Maize (Corn), pulses, oilseeds, Niger Seed, Sesame (Til).
These are zone-level facts (ICAR / Planning Commission agro-climatic classification), not a crop census of Bijapur itself. Bijapur's own month-by-month rainfall and temperatures are in the climate section.
Crop Calendar for the Eastern Plateau and Hills
| Crop | Season & Window | All-India rate (3 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 🍚 Rice (Paddy) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹3,680/qtl |
| 🌾 Ragi (Finger Millet) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹2,776/qtl |
| 🌽 Maize (Corn) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) | ₹2,299/qtl |
| pulses | Local seasonal crop | - |
| oilseeds | Local seasonal crop | - |
| 🌾 Niger Seed | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹7,610/qtl |
| ⚪ Sesame (Til) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) | ₹11,980/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.
What Bijapur Actually Grows: Official Crop Statistics
In 2024-25, Bijapur's largest crops by area were Rice (Paddy), Moong (Green Gram), Maize (Corn). Rice (Paddy) alone covered 76,317 ha (99% of the area under the crops listed below), with a yield of 1,713 kg/ha, 34% below the Chhattisgarh average.
| Crop | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) | Chhattisgarh avg yield | Area change since 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (Paddy) | 76,317 | 1,30,710 | 1,713 | 2,607 | +13% |
| Moong (Green Gram) | 299 | 135 | 452 | 366 | -43% |
| Maize (Corn) | 205 | 613 | 2,989 | 3,248 | -51% |
| Urad (Black Gram) | 186 | 68 | 367 | 365 | -38% |
| Groundnut | 14 | 14 | 1,000 | 1,101 | -25% |
| Jowar (Sorghum) | 10 | 48 | 4,663 | 828 | -94% |
| Ragi (Finger Millet) | 6 | 1 | 233 | 336 | -81% |
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. Chhattisgarh average = sum of the state's district estimates.
Climate & Sowing Windows in Bijapur
Bijapur receives about 1386 mm of rain in an average year, 84% of it in June-September. The wettest month is July (361 mm). Days are hottest in May (average high 41°C) and nights coolest in December (average low 13°C).
- Rain typically first crosses 100 mm a month in June, the usual cue for kharif sowing here.
- 84% of the year's rain falls in June-September, so rabi and summer crops need assured irrigation.
- January days still average 31°C, too warm for wheat to yield well; the cool season suits warm-tolerant pulses, oilseeds and vegetables better.
- May days average 41°C, so summer (zaid) crops and young orchards need frequent irrigation and mulching.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 31° | 13° |
| February | 6 | 34° | 16° |
| March | 20 | 38° | 21° |
| April | 34 | 41° | 25° |
| May | 47 | 41° | 27° |
| June | 203 | 34° | 25° |
| July | 361 | 30° | 23° |
| August | 358 | 29° | 23° |
| September | 237 | 30° | 23° |
| October | 89 | 30° | 20° |
| November | 14 | 29° | 16° |
| December | 6 | 29° | 13° |
Source: NASA POWER long-term monthly averages (satellite and model based, so they can understate rain on coasts and hills) for the centre of Bijapur district (18.7936, 80.8159). These are normals, not a forecast for any one year; for this week see the farm weather forecast.
For Bijapur Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Districts Near Bijapur
Before you sell, compare mandis in neighbouring districts too (straight-line distance between district centres):
- Dantewada - 60 km
- Mulugu, Telangana - 73 km
- Sukma - 77 km
- Narayanpur - 93 km
- Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Telangana - 105 km
- Bastar - 113 km
Land records and Farmer ID in Chhattisgarh
Government Schemes for Bijapur Farmers
Farmers in Bijapur 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 Bijapur's rice growers, crop insurance, KCC and irrigation subsidies are the priority. Apply at the Bijapur district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.