Sesame (Til) in Chhattisgarh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Chhattisgarh produced 8,469 tonnes of Sesame (Til) from 10,618 ha (average yield 798 kg/ha) - #10 among states and 1% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +42% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 14,808 | 5,949 | 402 |
| 2020-21 | 14,691 | 5,932 | 404 |
| 2021-22 | 15,021 | 9,166 | 610 |
| 2022-23 | 12,892 | 6,247 | 485 |
| 2023-24 | 11,559 | 4,643 | 402 |
| 2024-25 | 10,618 | 8,469 | 798 |
Top Sesame (Til)-Producing Districts in Chhattisgarh (2024-25)
- Balrampur-Ramanujganj: 2,813 tonnes (33%), yield 717 kg/ha
- Raigarh: 2,002 tonnes (24%), yield 1,003 kg/ha
- Sukma: 847 tonnes (10%), yield 711 kg/ha
- Surajpur: 837 tonnes (10%), yield 752 kg/ha
- Korba: 626 tonnes (7%), yield 832 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.
Sesame (Til) Cultivation in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is among the states that grow Sesame (Til). Sesame (Til) (तिल) here is a oilseed crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Chhattisgarh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Sesame (Til) MSP & Procurement in Chhattisgarh
The Minimum Support Price for Sesame (Til) is ₹10,346/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Sesame (Til) at MSP in Chhattisgarh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹10,346. Today's market modal price of ₹14,250 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Sesame (Til) in Chhattisgarh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Raipur Krishi Upaj Mandi, Durg 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 Chhattisgarh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Chhattisgarh Sesame (Til) Farmers
Chhattisgarh Sesame (Til) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.