Gram (Chana) in Rajasthan: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Rajasthan produced 20,11,348 tonnes of Gram (Chana) from 16,55,076 ha (average yield 1,215 kg/ha) - #2 among states and 19% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -24% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 24,63,029 | 26,58,242 | 1,079 |
| 2020-21 | 18,66,844 | 19,51,194 | 1,045 |
| 2021-22 | 23,00,714 | 26,84,331 | 1,167 |
| 2022-23 | 19,37,321 | 18,08,708 | 934 |
| 2023-24 | 17,75,367 | 19,19,172 | 1,081 |
| 2024-25 | 16,55,076 | 20,11,348 | 1,215 |
Top Gram (Chana)-Producing Districts in Rajasthan (2024-25)
- Jaipur: 1,90,384 tonnes (9%), yield 1,473 kg/ha
- Ajmer: 1,74,702 tonnes (9%), yield 1,152 kg/ha
- Hanumangarh: 1,52,454 tonnes (8%), yield 1,141 kg/ha
- Tonk: 1,48,793 tonnes (7%), yield 1,994 kg/ha
- Bhilwara: 1,33,343 tonnes (7%), yield 1,411 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 Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the 2nd-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 Rajasthan's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Gram (Chana) MSP & Procurement in Rajasthan
The Minimum Support Price for Gram (Chana) is ₹5,875/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Gram (Chana) at MSP in Rajasthan during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹5,875. Today's market modal price of ₹5,516 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Gram (Chana) in Rajasthan
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Jaipur Krishi Upaj Mandi, Jodhpur APMC, Kota Grain Market, Bikaner Mandi, Sri Ganganagar 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 Rajasthan. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Rajasthan Gram (Chana) Farmers
Rajasthan Gram (Chana) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.