Maize (Corn) in Bihar: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Bihar produced 54,68,240 tonnes of Maize (Corn) from 8,96,354 ha (average yield 6,101 kg/ha) - #3 among states and 13% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +56% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 6,73,138 | 34,95,400 | 5,193 |
| 2020-21 | 6,73,395 | 35,21,410 | 5,229 |
| 2021-22 | 6,62,853 | 34,70,944 | 5,236 |
| 2022-23 | 7,48,102 | 48,29,388 | 6,456 |
| 2023-24 | 9,55,493 | 57,09,428 | 5,975 |
| 2024-25 | 8,96,354 | 54,68,240 | 6,101 |
Top Maize (Corn)-Producing Districts in Bihar (2024-25)
- Purnia: 11,11,598 tonnes (20%), yield 7,763 kg/ha
- Araria: 8,82,915 tonnes (16%), yield 9,035 kg/ha
- Katihar: 5,76,854 tonnes (11%), yield 7,779 kg/ha
- Kishanganj: 3,24,868 tonnes (6%), yield 7,722 kg/ha
- Madhepura: 3,05,434 tonnes (6%), yield 7,593 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.
Maize (Corn) Cultivation in Bihar
Bihar is the 5th-largest producer of Maize (Corn) in India. Maize (Corn) (मक्का) 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 Bihar's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Maize (Corn) MSP & Procurement in Bihar
The Minimum Support Price for Maize (Corn) is ₹2,410/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Maize (Corn) at MSP in Bihar during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,410. Today's market modal price of ₹2,330 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Maize (Corn) in Bihar
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Patna Gandhi Maidan Market, Muzaffarpur APMC, Gaya Mandi, Bhagalpur 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 Bihar. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Bihar Maize (Corn) Farmers
Bihar Maize (Corn) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.