Sesame (Til) in West Bengal: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, West Bengal produced 2,67,425 tonnes of Sesame (Til) from 2,63,725 ha (average yield 1,014 kg/ha) - #1 among states and 31% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +98% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 2,63,370 | 1,34,845 | 512 |
| 2020-21 | 2,59,095 | 1,92,462 | 743 |
| 2021-22 | 2,59,808 | 2,54,256 | 979 |
| 2022-23 | 2,58,192 | 2,61,397 | 1,012 |
| 2023-24 | 2,76,351 | 2,80,229 | 1,014 |
| 2024-25 | 2,63,725 | 2,67,425 | 1,014 |
Top Sesame (Til)-Producing Districts in West Bengal (2024-25)
- Paschim Medinipur: 58,380 tonnes (22%), yield 974 kg/ha
- Hooghly: 47,626 tonnes (18%), yield 1,241 kg/ha
- Bankura: 33,541 tonnes (13%), yield 896 kg/ha
- Nadia: 31,723 tonnes (12%), yield 1,008 kg/ha
- Murshidabad: 30,891 tonnes (12%), yield 970 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 West Bengal
West Bengal is the largest producer of Sesame (Til) in India. 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 West Bengal's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Sesame (Til) MSP & Procurement in West Bengal
The Minimum Support Price for Sesame (Til) is ₹10,346/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Sesame (Til) at MSP in West Bengal during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹10,346. Today's market modal price of ₹11,980 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Sesame (Til) 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 Sesame (Til) Farmers
West Bengal Sesame (Til) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.