Rice (Paddy) in Telangana: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Telangana produced 1,74,45,680 tonnes of Rice (Paddy) from 48,09,445 ha (average yield 3,627 kg/ha) - #2 among states and 12% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +47% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 32,16,213 | 1,18,85,796 | 3,696 |
| 2020-21 | 42,18,112 | 1,45,68,648 | 3,454 |
| 2021-22 | 39,65,036 | 1,34,79,714 | 3,400 |
| 2022-23 | 49,55,651 | 1,72,11,646 | 3,473 |
| 2023-24 | 46,85,150 | 1,68,74,101 | 3,602 |
| 2024-25 | 48,09,445 | 1,74,45,680 | 3,627 |
Top Rice (Paddy)-Producing Districts in Telangana (2024-25)
- Nalgonda: 14,35,080 tonnes (8%), yield 3,511 kg/ha
- Nizamabad: 14,11,474 tonnes (8%), yield 4,312 kg/ha
- Suryapet: 13,21,733 tonnes (8%), yield 3,552 kg/ha
- Siddipet: 10,79,485 tonnes (6%), yield 3,841 kg/ha
- Kamareddy: 9,25,433 tonnes (5%), yield 4,389 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 Telangana
Telangana 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 Telangana's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Rice (Paddy) MSP & Procurement in Telangana
The Minimum Support Price for Rice (Paddy) is ₹2,441/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Rice (Paddy) at MSP in Telangana during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,441. Today's market modal price of ₹2,411 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Rice (Paddy) in Telangana
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Gaddiannaram APMC, Warangal APMC, Nizamabad Regulated Market, Karimnagar 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 Telangana. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Telangana Rice (Paddy) Farmers
Telangana Rice (Paddy) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.