Snake Gourd (Chichinda) Price Today in India - चिचिंडा / पड़वल का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Snake Gourd (Chichinda) (चिचिंडा / पड़वल) in India is ₹2,500 per quintal, down ₹200 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹1,000 to a maximum of ₹5,900 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Snake Gourd (Chichinda) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Snake Gourd (Chichinda) is grown mainly in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal. It is a vegetable crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Aug-Nov) season - Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Aug-Nov).

Snake gourd (chichinda) is a distinctive tropical vegetable growing up to 150 cm in length and is particularly popular in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, where it is a primary rainy-season vegetable. Its watery, bitter-free flesh makes it one of the most cooling and digestible vegetables - widely prescribed in Ayurveda for heat-related ailments.

Is There an MSP for Snake Gourd (Chichinda)?

Snake Gourd (Chichinda) does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes snake gourd (chichinda) prices more volatile than MSP crops, so timing your sale and comparing mandis matters even more. Watch the trend and sell when arrivals are lower and demand is higher.

Why Snake Gourd (Chichinda) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the snake gourd (chichinda) harvest window helps you time sales.
  • Weather: Drought, floods, frost or unseasonal rain damage the crop and cut supply, pushing prices up; a bumper harvest pushes them down.
  • Government policy: export bans/permissions, buffer-stock release and import duty all move prices.
  • Demand: Festivals, processing-industry demand and export orders raise prices.
  • Grade & quality: Clean, dry, well-graded produce always fetches a premium over mixed lots.

How to Get the Best Price for Your Snake Gourd (Chichinda)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your snake gourd (chichinda) directly to buyers across India - farmers typically get 10-15% better prices than the local mandi.
  1. Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
  2. Grade and clean your snake gourd (chichinda) - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
  3. Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. For perishables, use a nearby cold storage to hold for a few weeks.
  4. Track the trend on this page daily and sell on a rising market.

Popular Snake Gourd (Chichinda) Varieties in India

  • CO-1 (Tamil Nadu high-yield)
  • MDU-1 (Tamil Nadu early variety)
  • TA-19 (Andhra Pradesh)
  • IISR local (Kerala)
  • Local WB round type

Snake Gourd (Chichinda) Uses & End Markets

  • Snake gourd sabji (South India daily vegetable)
  • Stuffed snake gourd (bharwa chichinda, Andhra style)
  • Snake gourd chutney (Kerala)
  • Ayurvedic fever and inflammation remedy
  • Seeds as edible seed snack

Grow Better Snake Gourd (Chichinda) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best snake gourd (chichinda) crop: choose a high-yield certified seed variety, base fertilizer on a soil health card, follow the right pest-control schedule, and irrigate efficiently with a subsidised drip system. See the crop calendar for the ideal sowing window.