Masur (Lentil) in West Bengal: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, West Bengal produced 1,44,802 tonnes of Masur (Lentil) from 1,58,254 ha (average yield 915 kg/ha) - #3 among states and 9% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +1% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 1,72,025 | 1,43,792 | 836 |
| 2020-21 | 1,58,984 | 1,42,632 | 897 |
| 2021-22 | 1,49,822 | 1,15,268 | 769 |
| 2022-23 | 1,56,958 | 1,50,624 | 960 |
| 2023-24 | 1,57,812 | 1,44,082 | 913 |
| 2024-25 | 1,58,254 | 1,44,802 | 915 |
Top Masur (Lentil)-Producing Districts in West Bengal (2024-25)
- Nadia: 31,323 tonnes (22%), yield 918 kg/ha
- Murshidabad: 27,204 tonnes (19%), yield 827 kg/ha
- Birbhum: 19,500 tonnes (13%), yield 939 kg/ha
- Malda: 14,042 tonnes (10%), yield 1,121 kg/ha
- North 24 Parganas: 8,198 tonnes (6%), yield 864 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 West Bengal
West Bengal is the 4th-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 West Bengal's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Masur (Lentil) MSP & Procurement in West Bengal
The Minimum Support Price for Masur (Lentil) is ₹7,000/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Masur (Lentil) at MSP in West Bengal 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 West Bengal
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Koley Market, Siliguri Regulated Market, Bardhaman 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 West Bengal. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for West Bengal Masur (Lentil) Farmers
West Bengal Masur (Lentil) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.