Maize (Corn) in Odisha: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Odisha produced 2,64,774 tonnes of Maize (Corn) from 86,220 ha (average yield 3,071 kg/ha) - #18 among states and 1% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +40% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 65,070 | 1,89,011 | 2,905 |
| 2020-21 | 77,926 | 2,26,639 | 2,908 |
| 2021-22 | 1,02,435 | 2,84,716 | 2,779 |
| 2022-23 | 84,293 | 2,51,240 | 2,981 |
| 2023-24 | 90,827 | 3,16,041 | 3,480 |
| 2024-25 | 86,220 | 2,64,774 | 3,071 |
Top Maize (Corn)-Producing Districts in Odisha (2024-25)
- Nabarangpur: 1,50,684 tonnes (57%), yield 3,750 kg/ha
- Gajapati: 43,117 tonnes (16%), yield 2,497 kg/ha
- Koraput: 32,060 tonnes (12%), yield 2,582 kg/ha
- Ganjam: 7,252 tonnes (3%), yield 2,910 kg/ha
- Rayagada: 5,350 tonnes (2%), yield 1,845 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 Odisha
Odisha is among the states that grow Maize (Corn). 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 Odisha's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Maize (Corn) MSP & Procurement in Odisha
The Minimum Support Price for Maize (Corn) is ₹2,410/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Maize (Corn) at MSP in Odisha during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,410. Today's market modal price of ₹3,900 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Maize (Corn) in Odisha
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Unit Market Bhubaneswar, Cuttack 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 Odisha. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Odisha Maize (Corn) Farmers
Odisha Maize (Corn) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.