Rice (Paddy) in West Bengal: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, West Bengal produced 1,60,19,388 tonnes of Rice (Paddy) from 55,91,967 ha (average yield 2,865 kg/ha) - #3 among states and 11% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -3% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 54,90,975 | 1,64,76,021 | 3,001 |
| 2020-21 | 55,85,629 | 1,69,06,482 | 3,027 |
| 2021-22 | 55,85,753 | 1,69,10,391 | 3,027 |
| 2022-23 | 51,89,173 | 1,58,41,282 | 3,053 |
| 2023-24 | 51,19,385 | 1,56,86,625 | 3,064 |
| 2024-25 | 55,91,967 | 1,60,19,388 | 2,865 |
Top Rice (Paddy)-Producing Districts in West Bengal (2024-25)
- Purba Bardhaman: 17,88,748 tonnes (11%), yield 3,267 kg/ha
- Paschim Medinipur: 14,91,535 tonnes (9%), yield 2,551 kg/ha
- Birbhum: 12,60,367 tonnes (8%), yield 3,152 kg/ha
- Bankura: 12,53,329 tonnes (8%), yield 3,021 kg/ha
- South 24 Parganas: 12,47,959 tonnes (8%), yield 2,781 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 West Bengal
West Bengal is the largest producer of Rice (Paddy) in India. 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 West Bengal's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Rice (Paddy) MSP & Procurement in West Bengal
The Minimum Support Price for Rice (Paddy) is ₹2,441/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Rice (Paddy) at MSP in West Bengal during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,441. Today's market modal price of ₹3,700 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Rice (Paddy) 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 Rice (Paddy) Farmers
West Bengal Rice (Paddy) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.