Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) in Madhya Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Madhya Pradesh produced 1,25,395 tonnes of Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) from 1,49,739 ha (average yield 837 kg/ha) - #7 among states and 3% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -54% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 2,44,320 | 2,70,585 | 1,108 |
| 2020-21 | 2,16,157 | 2,83,151 | 1,310 |
| 2021-22 | 2,22,369 | 1,86,829 | 840 |
| 2022-23 | 1,65,217 | 1,45,153 | 879 |
| 2023-24 | 1,54,366 | 1,36,528 | 884 |
| 2024-25 | 1,49,739 | 1,25,395 | 837 |
Top Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea)-Producing Districts in Madhya Pradesh (2024-25)
- Narsinghpur: 18,041 tonnes (14%), yield 1,087 kg/ha
- Damoh: 15,399 tonnes (12%), yield 855 kg/ha
- Raisen: 10,499 tonnes (8%), yield 695 kg/ha
- Sidhi: 8,534 tonnes (7%), yield 690 kg/ha
- Pandhurna: 7,600 tonnes (6%), yield 740 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 Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is the 3rd-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 Madhya Pradesh'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 Madhya Pradesh
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 Madhya Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,450. Today's market modal price of ₹6,871 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) in Madhya Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Indore Krishi Upaj Mandi, Bhopal APMC, Ujjain Grain Market, Gwalior Mandi, Jabalpur 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 Madhya Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Madhya Pradesh Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) Farmers
Madhya Pradesh 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.