Gram (Chana) in Madhya Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Madhya Pradesh produced 19,98,437 tonnes of Gram (Chana) from 12,95,362 ha (average yield 1,543 kg/ha) - #3 among states and 18% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -34% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 19,12,776 | 30,38,238 | 1,588 |
| 2020-21 | 21,35,235 | 35,42,994 | 1,659 |
| 2021-22 | 18,86,849 | 28,47,907 | 1,509 |
| 2022-23 | 20,43,610 | 34,33,326 | 1,680 |
| 2023-24 | 20,46,008 | 28,15,279 | 1,376 |
| 2024-25 | 12,95,362 | 19,98,437 | 1,543 |
Top Gram (Chana)-Producing Districts in Madhya Pradesh (2024-25)
- Khargone: 2,49,284 tonnes (12%), yield 1,665 kg/ha
- Raisen: 1,28,435 tonnes (6%), yield 1,656 kg/ha
- Harda: 1,17,210 tonnes (6%), yield 1,713 kg/ha
- Vidisha: 1,14,956 tonnes (6%), yield 1,512 kg/ha
- Damoh: 1,10,912 tonnes (6%), yield 1,656 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 Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is the 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 Madhya Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Gram (Chana) MSP & Procurement in Madhya Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Gram (Chana) is ₹5,875/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Gram (Chana) at MSP in Madhya Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹5,875. Today's market modal price of ₹5,701 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Gram (Chana) in Madhya Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Indore Krishi Upaj Mandi, Bhopal APMC, Ujjain Grain Market, Gwalior Mandi, Jabalpur 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 Madhya Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Madhya Pradesh Gram (Chana) Farmers
Madhya Pradesh Gram (Chana) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.