Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) in Karnataka: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Karnataka produced 9,97,263 tonnes of Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) from 17,43,842 ha (average yield 572 kg/ha) - #2 among states and 28% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -11% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 16,24,745 | 11,24,840 | 692 |
| 2020-21 | 16,29,094 | 12,36,871 | 759 |
| 2021-22 | 17,17,727 | 11,44,588 | 666 |
| 2022-23 | 12,19,549 | 9,36,253 | 768 |
| 2023-24 | 13,64,445 | 10,19,231 | 747 |
| 2024-25 | 17,43,842 | 9,97,263 | 572 |
Top Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea)-Producing Districts in Karnataka (2024-25)
- Vijayapura: 2,94,589 tonnes (30%), yield 566 kg/ha
- Kalaburagi: 2,36,419 tonnes (24%), yield 383 kg/ha
- Bidar: 1,60,048 tonnes (16%), yield 1,255 kg/ha
- Raichur: 1,01,831 tonnes (10%), yield 576 kg/ha
- Yadgiri: 74,582 tonnes (7%), yield 794 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 Karnataka
Karnataka is the 2nd-largest producer of Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) in India. 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 Karnataka'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 Karnataka
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 Karnataka during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,450. Today's market modal price of ₹7,444 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) in Karnataka
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include APMC Yeshwanthpur, Hubli APMC, Mysuru APMC, Kolar Tomato Market, Belagavi 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 Karnataka. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Karnataka Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) Farmers
Karnataka 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.