Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) in Bihar: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Bihar produced 18,814 tonnes of Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) from 12,076 ha (average yield 1,558 kg/ha) - #10 among states and 1% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -33% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 16,754 | 28,157 | 1,681 |
| 2020-21 | 14,603 | 23,447 | 1,606 |
| 2021-22 | 12,987 | 20,870 | 1,607 |
| 2022-23 | 13,012 | 24,321 | 1,869 |
| 2023-24 | 13,695 | 23,117 | 1,688 |
| 2024-25 | 12,076 | 18,814 | 1,558 |
Top Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea)-Producing Districts in Bihar (2024-25)
- East Champaran: 3,022 tonnes (16%), yield 2,249 kg/ha
- Siwan: 2,741 tonnes (15%), yield 1,709 kg/ha
- Gaya: 2,615 tonnes (14%), yield 1,636 kg/ha
- Jamui: 1,307 tonnes (7%), yield 1,092 kg/ha
- Samastipur: 1,203 tonnes (6%), yield 1,729 kg/ha
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India (final estimates), via UPAg. State figures are the sum of district estimates.
Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) Cultivation in Bihar
Bihar is among the states that grow Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea). Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) (अरहर / तुअर) here is a pulse crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Dec-Feb) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Dec-Feb)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Bihar's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) MSP & Procurement in Bihar
The Minimum Support Price for Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) is ₹8,450/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) at MSP in Bihar during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,450. Today's market modal price of ₹9,300 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) in Bihar
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Patna Gandhi Maidan Market, Muzaffarpur APMC, Gaya Mandi, Bhagalpur Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Bihar. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Bihar Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) Farmers
Bihar Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.