Gram (Chana) in Maharashtra: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Maharashtra produced 29,62,084 tonnes of Gram (Chana) from 28,73,020 ha (average yield 1,031 kg/ha) - #1 among states and 27% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +32% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 20,43,208 | 22,40,091 | 1,096 |
| 2020-21 | 22,31,282 | 23,97,215 | 1,074 |
| 2021-22 | 23,72,179 | 27,15,129 | 1,145 |
| 2022-23 | 29,34,822 | 29,74,149 | 1,013 |
| 2023-24 | 26,87,950 | 28,35,787 | 1,055 |
| 2024-25 | 28,73,020 | 29,62,084 | 1,031 |
Top Gram (Chana)-Producing Districts in Maharashtra (2024-25)
- Buldhana: 3,34,953 tonnes (11%), yield 1,307 kg/ha
- Osmanabad: 2,36,275 tonnes (8%), yield 1,216 kg/ha
- Latur: 2,13,826 tonnes (7%), yield 700 kg/ha
- Nanded: 1,91,133 tonnes (6%), yield 739 kg/ha
- Beed: 1,91,114 tonnes (6%), 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.
Gram (Chana) Cultivation in Maharashtra
Maharashtra is the 3rd-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 Maharashtra's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Gram (Chana) MSP & Procurement in Maharashtra
The Minimum Support Price for Gram (Chana) is ₹5,875/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Gram (Chana) at MSP in Maharashtra during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹5,875. Today's market modal price of ₹5,605 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Gram (Chana) 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 Gram (Chana) Farmers
Maharashtra Gram (Chana) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.