Agriculture in Nabarangpur District: East Coast Plains and Hills
Odisha 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 Nabarangpur itself. Nabarangpur'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 Nabarangpur Actually Grows: Official Crop Statistics
In 2024-25, Nabarangpur's largest crops by area were Rice (Paddy), Maize (Corn), Sugarcane. Rice (Paddy) alone covered 1,01,078 ha (68% of the area under the crops listed below), with a yield of 2,347 kg/ha, 6% below the Odisha average. The biggest shifts since 2019-20: Sugarcane area +246%.
| Crop | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) | Odisha avg yield | Area change since 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (Paddy) | 1,01,078 | 2,37,193 | 2,347 | 2,485 | -19% |
| Maize (Corn) | 40,177 | 1,50,684 | 3,750 | 3,071 | +15% |
| Sugarcane | 6,998 | 3,41,254 | 48,764 | 51,338 | +246% |
| Ragi (Finger Millet) | 878 | 660 | 753 | 872 | -33% |
| Moong (Green Gram) | 425 | 301 | 709 | 480 | +76% |
| Groundnut | 168 | 172 | 1,023 | 2,096 | -31% |
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. Odisha average = sum of the state's district estimates.
Climate & Sowing Windows in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur receives about 1601 mm of rain in an average year, 79% of it in June-September. The wettest month is August (380 mm). Days are hottest in April (average high 37°C) and nights coolest in December (average low 11°C).
- Rain typically first crosses 100 mm a month in June, the usual cue for kharif sowing here.
- At about 1601 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 | 10 | 25° | 11° |
| February | 8 | 30° | 15° |
| March | 23 | 35° | 19° |
| April | 53 | 37° | 23° |
| May | 76 | 37° | 24° |
| June | 233 | 31° | 23° |
| July | 377 | 27° | 22° |
| August | 380 | 27° | 21° |
| September | 281 | 27° | 21° |
| October | 122 | 26° | 19° |
| November | 27 | 25° | 14° |
| December | 11 | 24° | 11° |
Source: NASA POWER long-term monthly averages (satellite and model based, so they can understate rain on coasts and hills) for the centre of Nabarangpur district (19.2288, 82.5668). These are normals, not a forecast for any one year; for this week see the farm weather forecast.
For Nabarangpur Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Districts Near Nabarangpur
Before you sell, compare mandis in neighbouring districts too (straight-line distance between district centres):
- Koraput - 56 km
- Bastar, Chhattisgarh - 78 km
- Kalahandi - 83 km
- Kondagaon, Chhattisgarh - 103 km
- Rayagada - 110 km
- Parvathipuram Manyam, Andhra Pradesh - 116 km
Land records and Farmer ID in Odisha
Government Schemes for Nabarangpur Farmers
Farmers in Nabarangpur 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 Nabarangpur's rice growers, crop insurance, KCC and irrigation subsidies are the priority. Apply at the Nabarangpur district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.