Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) in Telangana: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Telangana produced 2,01,165 tonnes of Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) from 2,15,380 ha (average yield 934 kg/ha) - #4 among states and 6% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -24% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 2,94,930 | 2,66,136 | 902 |
| 2020-21 | 4,28,564 | 3,32,179 | 775 |
| 2021-22 | 3,14,331 | 2,41,677 | 769 |
| 2022-23 | 2,28,530 | 2,01,554 | 882 |
| 2023-24 | 1,79,000 | 1,45,348 | 812 |
| 2024-25 | 2,15,380 | 2,01,165 | 934 |
Top Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea)-Producing Districts in Telangana (2024-25)
- Sangareddy: 43,926 tonnes (22%), yield 1,378 kg/ha
- Vikarabad: 36,490 tonnes (18%), yield 801 kg/ha
- Narayanpet: 26,980 tonnes (13%), yield 928 kg/ha
- Kamareddy: 25,415 tonnes (13%), yield 1,094 kg/ha
- Adilabad: 19,266 tonnes (10%), yield 814 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 Telangana
Telangana is the 5th-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 Telangana'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 Telangana
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 Telangana during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,450. Today's market modal price of ₹6,872 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) in Telangana
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Gaddiannaram APMC, Warangal APMC, Nizamabad Regulated Market, Karimnagar 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 Telangana. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Telangana Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) Farmers
Telangana 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.