Rice (Paddy) in Assam: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Assam produced 48,55,157 tonnes of Rice (Paddy) from 21,82,878 ha (average yield 2,224 kg/ha) - #12 among states and 3% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -7% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 24,00,949 | 52,14,804 | 2,172 |
| 2020-21 | 23,41,320 | 51,63,067 | 2,205 |
| 2021-22 | 23,34,045 | 43,38,375 | 1,859 |
| 2022-23 | 22,87,922 | 59,84,448 | 2,616 |
| 2023-24 | 22,75,511 | 54,89,429 | 2,412 |
| 2024-25 | 21,82,878 | 48,55,157 | 2,224 |
Top Rice (Paddy)-Producing Districts in Assam (2024-25)
- Nagaon: 3,53,145 tonnes (7%), yield 2,634 kg/ha
- Golaghat: 2,87,174 tonnes (6%), yield 2,429 kg/ha
- Kamrup: 2,82,708 tonnes (6%), yield 2,700 kg/ha
- Barpeta: 2,57,332 tonnes (5%), yield 2,497 kg/ha
- Dhubri: 2,23,553 tonnes (5%), yield 2,653 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.
Rice (Paddy) Cultivation in Assam
Assam is among the states that grow Rice (Paddy). Rice (Paddy) (धान / चावल) here is a cereal crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Assam's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Rice (Paddy) MSP & Procurement in Assam
The Minimum Support Price for Rice (Paddy) is ₹2,441/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Rice (Paddy) at MSP in Assam during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,441. Today's market modal price of ₹7,500 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Rice (Paddy) in Assam
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Guwahati 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 Assam. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Assam Rice (Paddy) Farmers
Assam Rice (Paddy) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.