Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) in Chhattisgarh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Chhattisgarh produced 16,589 tonnes of Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) from 28,264 ha (average yield 587 kg/ha) - #11 among states and 0% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -26% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 35,444 | 22,287 | 629 |
| 2020-21 | 39,608 | 23,738 | 599 |
| 2021-22 | 45,747 | 26,710 | 584 |
| 2022-23 | 31,150 | 21,432 | 688 |
| 2023-24 | 30,069 | 17,713 | 589 |
| 2024-25 | 28,264 | 16,589 | 587 |
Top Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea)-Producing Districts in Chhattisgarh (2024-25)
- Kabirdham: 3,051 tonnes (18%), yield 635 kg/ha
- Jashpur: 2,293 tonnes (14%), yield 518 kg/ha
- Surajpur: 1,853 tonnes (11%), yield 685 kg/ha
- Balrampur-Ramanujganj: 1,791 tonnes (11%), yield 555 kg/ha
- Surguja: 1,773 tonnes (11%), yield 576 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 Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh 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 Chhattisgarh'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 Chhattisgarh
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 Chhattisgarh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,450. Today's market modal price of ₹8,800 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) in Chhattisgarh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Raipur Krishi Upaj Mandi, Durg 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 Chhattisgarh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Chhattisgarh Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) Farmers
Chhattisgarh 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.