Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) in Uttar Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Uttar Pradesh produced 1,14,025 tonnes of Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) from 92,135 ha (average yield 1,238 kg/ha) - #8 among states and 3% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -59% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 2,84,259 | 2,78,834 | 981 |
| 2020-21 | 2,94,541 | 3,52,664 | 1,197 |
| 2021-22 | 3,46,624 | 4,24,755 | 1,225 |
| 2022-23 | 3,47,713 | 4,26,762 | 1,227 |
| 2023-24 | 4,22,699 | 3,93,842 | 932 |
| 2024-25 | 92,135 | 1,14,025 | 1,238 |
Top Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea)-Producing Districts in Uttar Pradesh (2024-25)
- Banda: 8,476 tonnes (7%), yield 1,241 kg/ha
- Hamirpur: 7,480 tonnes (7%), yield 1,650 kg/ha
- Fatehpur: 7,064 tonnes (6%), yield 1,450 kg/ha
- Chitrakoot: 5,944 tonnes (5%), yield 1,156 kg/ha
- Sonbhadra: 5,429 tonnes (5%), yield 1,033 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 Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the 4th-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 Uttar 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 Uttar 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 Uttar Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,450. Today's market modal price of ₹7,303 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) in Uttar Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Agra Mandi Samiti, Kanpur APMC, Lucknow Mandi Samiti, Varanasi Mandi Parishad, Meerut 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 Uttar Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Uttar Pradesh Arhar (Tur/Pigeon Pea) Farmers
Uttar 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.