Sesame (Til) in Jharkhand: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Jharkhand produced 1,587 tonnes of Sesame (Til) from 3,824 ha (average yield 415 kg/ha) - #15 among states and 0% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -29% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 5,844 | 2,224 | 381 |
| 2020-21 | 5,647 | 2,197 | 389 |
| 2021-22 | 5,182 | 2,173 | 419 |
| 2022-23 | 3,768 | 1,648 | 437 |
| 2023-24 | 3,480 | 1,423 | 409 |
| 2024-25 | 3,824 | 1,587 | 415 |
Top Sesame (Til)-Producing Districts in Jharkhand (2024-25)
- Garhwa: 570 tonnes (36%), yield 370 kg/ha
- Palamu: 266 tonnes (17%), yield 525 kg/ha
- Latehar: 122 tonnes (8%), yield 250 kg/ha
- Ranchi: 121 tonnes (8%), yield 450 kg/ha
- Simdega: 109 tonnes (7%), yield 600 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 Jharkhand
Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Sesame (Til) MSP & Procurement in Jharkhand
The Minimum Support Price for Sesame (Til) is ₹10,346/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Sesame (Til) at MSP in Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Ranchi 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 Jharkhand. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Jharkhand Sesame (Til) Farmers
Jharkhand Sesame (Til) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.