Masur (Lentil) in Bihar: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Bihar produced 1,36,703 tonnes of Masur (Lentil) from 1,33,956 ha (average yield 1,021 kg/ha) - #4 among states and 8% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +52% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 1,43,046 | 90,159 | 630 |
| 2020-21 | 1,36,532 | 1,24,552 | 912 |
| 2021-22 | 1,33,154 | 1,24,221 | 933 |
| 2022-23 | 1,33,623 | 1,31,672 | 985 |
| 2023-24 | 1,40,015 | 1,13,832 | 813 |
| 2024-25 | 1,33,956 | 1,36,703 | 1,021 |
Top Masur (Lentil)-Producing Districts in Bihar (2024-25)
- Patna: 38,237 tonnes (28%), yield 1,466 kg/ha
- Nalanda: 11,480 tonnes (8%), yield 952 kg/ha
- Sitamarhi: 11,287 tonnes (8%), yield 976 kg/ha
- Lakhisarai: 10,492 tonnes (8%), yield 1,647 kg/ha
- Aurangabad: 8,824 tonnes (6%), yield 623 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.
Masur (Lentil) Cultivation in Bihar
Bihar is the 3rd-largest producer of Masur (Lentil) in India. Masur (Lentil) (मसूर) here is a pulse crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Apr) season (Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Apr)). 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.
Masur (Lentil) MSP & Procurement in Bihar
The Minimum Support Price for Masur (Lentil) is ₹7,000/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Masur (Lentil) at MSP in Bihar during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹7,000. Today's market modal price of ₹6,230 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Masur (Lentil) 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 Masur (Lentil) Farmers
Bihar Masur (Lentil) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.