Agriculture in Jhansi District: Pulses and oilseeds of Bundelkhand
Jhansi is one of Uttar Pradesh's notable agricultural districts, best known for pulses and oilseeds of Bundelkhand. Its farmland is fed by Betwa, Pahuj and sits on predominantly mixed red and black (Bundelkhand) soil, a combination that favours wheat, gram, pulses. Unlike a generic state average, Jhansi's cropping is shaped by this specific soil-and-water mix, which is why the crops and schemes below are weighted to what actually grows and sells here.
What Grows Best in Jhansi
The district's main crops are Wheat, Gram (Chana), pulses, oilseeds. wheat leads the local economy, so Jhansi farmers should track the Wheat rate closely and plan sowing, inputs and storage around it. The mixed red and black (Bundelkhand) soil here holds moisture well and suits cotton, soybean, pulses and oilseeds.
Crop Calendar for Jhansi (Sowing & Harvest)
Based on Jhansi's main crops, here is when to sow and harvest locally. Plan inputs, labour and credit around these windows:
| Crop | Season & Window | All-India rate (3 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Wheat | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr) | ₹2,604/qtl |
| 🫘 Gram (Chana) | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) | ₹6,650/qtl |
| pulses | Local seasonal crop | - |
| oilseeds | Local seasonal crop | - |
Soil, Water & Irrigation in Jhansi
With mixed red and black (Bundelkhand) soil and water from the Betwa, Pahuj, the priority for Jhansi farmers is matching irrigation to the crop. Drip and sprinkler subsidies and a solar pump can cut water and power costs significantly. A free soil health card tells you exactly which nutrients your plot needs.
Best Way to Sell wheat from Jhansi
Since wheat is central to Jhansi, time your sale using the live wheat rate. Compare rates at the nearest APMC mandi with the Uttar Pradesh price page. Grade and clean produce for a 15-20% premium, and list on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Jhansi.
Mandi Prices in Jhansi
These are the crops actually trading in Jhansi's markets (Jhansi APMC, Gurusarai APMC, Moth APMC, Mauranipur APMC and 1 more), with the modal price per quintal reported on 1 June 2026:
| Commodity | Min | Max | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | ₹2,405 | ₹2,620 | ₹2,545 |
| Wood | ₹500 | ₹600 | ₹537 |
| Gram Raw(Chholia) | ₹5,400 | ₹6,035 | ₹5,704 |
| Green Gram(Moong)(Whole) | ₹5,640 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,399 |
| Firewood | ₹350 | ₹500 | ₹430 |
| Tomato | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Masur Dal | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| Mustard | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Peas(Dry) | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
Source: Agmarknet daily arrivals for Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, as of 1 June 2026.
What Jhansi Actually Grows: Official Crop Statistics
In 2024-25, Jhansi's largest crops by area were Groundnut, Wheat, Gram (Chana). Groundnut alone covered 1,79,759 ha (26% of the area under the crops listed below), with a yield of 1,240 kg/ha, 13% above the Uttar Pradesh average. The biggest shifts since 2019-20: Maize (Corn) area +90%, Gram (Chana) area +85%.
| Crop | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) | Uttar Pradesh avg yield | Area change since 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundnut | 1,79,759 | 2,22,905 | 1,240 | 1,100 | +770% |
| Wheat | 1,69,225 | 5,74,237 | 3,393 | 3,709 | +14% |
| Gram (Chana) | 1,35,737 | 2,03,125 | 1,496 | 1,354 | +85% |
| Rice (Paddy) | 62,785 | 1,37,939 | 2,197 | 2,816 | +640% |
| Sesame (Til) | 43,896 | 7,075 | 161 | 291 | -59% |
| Masur (Lentil) | 36,453 | 46,419 | 1,273 | 1,038 | +38% |
| Urad (Black Gram) | 25,905 | 11,132 | 430 | 704 | -46% |
| Mustard (Rapeseed) | 10,477 | 10,800 | 1,031 | 1,484 | +13% |
| Barley | 7,064 | 16,251 | 2,301 | 2,768 | -5% |
| Moong (Green Gram) | 6,061 | 1,983 | 327 | 851 | +5% |
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. Uttar Pradesh average = sum of the state's district estimates.
Climate & Sowing Windows in Jhansi
Jhansi receives about 772 mm of rain in an average year, 88% of it in June-September. The wettest month is July (236 mm). Days are hottest in May (average high 44°C) and nights coolest in January (average low 8°C).
- Rain typically first crosses 100 mm a month in June, the usual cue for kharif sowing here.
- 88% of the year's rain falls in June-September, so rabi and summer crops need assured irrigation.
- Winter nights average about 8°C, cool enough for rabi crops such as wheat, mustard, gram and potato.
- March days already average 35°C, so late-sown wheat risks heat stress at grain filling. Sowing by mid-November is safer.
- May days average 44°C, so summer (zaid) crops and young orchards need frequent irrigation and mulching.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 24° | 8° |
| February | 13 | 29° | 11° |
| March | 11 | 35° | 17° |
| April | 7 | 41° | 24° |
| May | 15 | 44° | 29° |
| June | 105 | 41° | 30° |
| July | 236 | 35° | 27° |
| August | 226 | 32° | 25° |
| September | 114 | 32° | 23° |
| October | 21 | 32° | 19° |
| November | 7 | 29° | 14° |
| December | 6 | 25° | 10° |
Source: NASA POWER long-term monthly averages (satellite and model based, so they can understate rain on coasts and hills) for the centre of Jhansi district (25.5299, 78.6528). These are normals, not a forecast for any one year; for this week see the farm weather forecast.
For Jhansi Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Districts Near Jhansi
Before you sell, compare mandis in neighbouring districts too (straight-line distance between district centres):
- Niwari, Madhya Pradesh - 24 km
- Datia, Madhya Pradesh - 43 km
- Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh - 74 km
- Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh - 85 km
- Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh - 85 km
- Bhind, Madhya Pradesh - 91 km
Land records and Farmer ID in Uttar Pradesh
Government Schemes for Jhansi Farmers
Farmers in Jhansi 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 Jhansi's wheat growers, crop insurance and the soil health card matter most for the black-soil crops here. Apply at the Jhansi district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.