Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) in Maharashtra: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Maharashtra produced 14,23,455 tonnes of Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) from 12,26,820 ha (average yield 1,160 kg/ha) - #1 among states and 40% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +19% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 13,19,102 | 11,96,801 | 907 |
| 2020-21 | 13,39,632 | 14,50,151 | 1,082 |
| 2021-22 | 14,18,923 | 16,49,519 | 1,163 |
| 2022-23 | 11,91,371 | 8,59,114 | 721 |
| 2023-24 | 11,11,830 | 8,92,799 | 803 |
| 2024-25 | 12,26,820 | 14,23,455 | 1,160 |
Top Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea)-Producing Districts in Maharashtra (2024-25)
- Buldhana: 1,69,635 tonnes (12%), yield 1,905 kg/ha
- Nagpur: 1,53,001 tonnes (11%), yield 2,707 kg/ha
- Yavatmal: 1,26,766 tonnes (9%), yield 1,138 kg/ha
- Latur: 1,18,057 tonnes (8%), yield 1,615 kg/ha
- Amravati: 1,03,997 tonnes (7%), yield 886 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 Maharashtra
Maharashtra is the 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 Maharashtra'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 Maharashtra
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 Maharashtra during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,450. Today's market modal price of ₹7,400 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) in Maharashtra
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Vashi APMC, Lasalgaon APMC, Pune APMC Market Yard, Nagpur APMC, Kolhapur APMC. 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 Maharashtra. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Maharashtra Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) Farmers
Maharashtra 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.