Gram (Chana) in Andhra Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Andhra Pradesh produced 3,05,081 tonnes of Gram (Chana) from 2,87,000 ha (average yield 1,063 kg/ha) - #8 among states and 3% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -45% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 4,58,579 | 5,58,745 | 1,218 |
| 2020-21 | 4,68,691 | 5,32,356 | 1,136 |
| 2021-22 | 4,69,506 | 4,79,541 | 1,021 |
| 2022-23 | 3,29,107 | 4,67,596 | 1,421 |
| 2023-24 | 3,01,590 | 2,99,780 | 994 |
| 2024-25 | 2,87,000 | 3,05,081 | 1,063 |
Top Gram (Chana)-Producing Districts in Andhra Pradesh (2024-25)
- YSR Kadapa: 66,276 tonnes (22%), yield 900 kg/ha
- Nandyal: 55,370 tonnes (18%), yield 1,029 kg/ha
- Kurnool: 44,749 tonnes (15%), yield 1,034 kg/ha
- Prakasam: 30,840 tonnes (10%), yield 1,229 kg/ha
- Bapatla: 30,043 tonnes (10%), yield 1,917 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.
Gram (Chana) Cultivation in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is the 5th-largest producer of Gram (Chana) in India. Gram (Chana) (चना / छोला) here is a pulse crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) season (Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Andhra Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Gram (Chana) MSP & Procurement in Andhra Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Gram (Chana) is ₹5,875/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Gram (Chana) at MSP in Andhra Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹5,875. Today's market modal price of ₹6,900 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Gram (Chana) in Andhra Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Guntur Regulated Market, Vijayawada APMC, Kurnool Mandi, Tirupati 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 Andhra Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Andhra Pradesh Gram (Chana) Farmers
Andhra Pradesh Gram (Chana) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.