Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) in Jharkhand: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Jharkhand produced 2,54,843 tonnes of Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) from 2,16,519 ha (average yield 1,177 kg/ha) - #3 among states and 7% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +5% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 2,30,559 | 2,41,565 | 1,048 |
| 2020-21 | 2,49,281 | 2,75,206 | 1,104 |
| 2021-22 | 2,53,639 | 2,86,451 | 1,129 |
| 2022-23 | 1,84,029 | 2,10,524 | 1,144 |
| 2023-24 | 1,88,520 | 2,16,609 | 1,149 |
| 2024-25 | 2,16,519 | 2,54,843 | 1,177 |
Top Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea)-Producing Districts in Jharkhand (2024-25)
- Latehar: 37,352 tonnes (15%), yield 1,550 kg/ha
- Garhwa: 34,248 tonnes (13%), yield 1,200 kg/ha
- Palamu: 31,513 tonnes (12%), yield 1,102 kg/ha
- Gumla: 19,013 tonnes (7%), yield 1,370 kg/ha
- Giridih: 12,792 tonnes (5%), yield 1,625 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 Jharkhand
Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand'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 Jharkhand
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 Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Ranchi 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 Jharkhand. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Jharkhand Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) Farmers
Jharkhand 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.