Bajra (Pearl Millet) in Maharashtra: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Maharashtra produced 5,64,855 tonnes of Bajra (Pearl Millet) from 4,44,100 ha (average yield 1,272 kg/ha) - #6 among states and 5% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +10% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 6,72,783 | 5,12,321 | 761 |
| 2020-21 | 6,87,497 | 9,05,623 | 1,317 |
| 2021-22 | 6,66,717 | 6,18,582 | 928 |
| 2022-23 | 5,38,982 | 5,78,920 | 1,074 |
| 2023-24 | 4,04,080 | 2,45,868 | 608 |
| 2024-25 | 4,44,100 | 5,64,855 | 1,272 |
Top Bajra (Pearl Millet)-Producing Districts in Maharashtra (2024-25)
- Ahmednagar: 1,14,454 tonnes (20%), yield 1,354 kg/ha
- Nashik: 98,564 tonnes (17%), yield 1,718 kg/ha
- Pune: 76,161 tonnes (13%), yield 1,559 kg/ha
- Beed: 57,576 tonnes (10%), yield 1,403 kg/ha
- Sangli: 55,727 tonnes (10%), yield 1,180 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.
Bajra (Pearl Millet) Cultivation in Maharashtra
Maharashtra is the 5th-largest producer of Bajra (Pearl Millet) in India. Bajra (Pearl Millet) (बाजरा) here is a cereal crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct)). 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.
Bajra (Pearl Millet) MSP & Procurement in Maharashtra
The Minimum Support Price for Bajra (Pearl Millet) is ₹2,900/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Bajra (Pearl Millet) at MSP in Maharashtra during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,900. Today's market modal price of ₹2,229 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Bajra (Pearl Millet) 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 Bajra (Pearl Millet) Farmers
Maharashtra Bajra (Pearl Millet) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.