Urad (Black Gram) in Andhra Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Andhra Pradesh produced 3,93,132 tonnes of Urad (Black Gram) from 3,21,000 ha (average yield 1,225 kg/ha) - #1 among states and 18% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +19% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 3,03,171 | 3,29,309 | 1,086 |
| 2020-21 | 3,92,901 | 3,64,829 | 929 |
| 2021-22 | 4,10,971 | 4,30,726 | 1,048 |
| 2022-23 | 3,45,236 | 4,31,142 | 1,249 |
| 2023-24 | 3,06,910 | 3,45,465 | 1,126 |
| 2024-25 | 3,21,000 | 3,93,132 | 1,225 |
Top Urad (Black Gram)-Producing Districts in Andhra Pradesh (2024-25)
- Krishna: 2,05,632 tonnes (52%), yield 1,737 kg/ha
- Bapatla: 43,297 tonnes (11%), yield 1,355 kg/ha
- Nandyal: 37,904 tonnes (10%), yield 1,172 kg/ha
- Eluru: 19,161 tonnes (5%), yield 1,382 kg/ha
- Guntur: 16,029 tonnes (4%), yield 1,380 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.
Urad (Black Gram) Cultivation in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is the 3rd-largest producer of Urad (Black Gram) in India. Urad (Black Gram) (उड़द) here is a pulse 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 Andhra Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Urad (Black Gram) MSP & Procurement in Andhra Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Urad (Black Gram) is ₹8,200/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Urad (Black Gram) at MSP in Andhra Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,200. Today's market modal price of ₹7,500 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Urad (Black Gram) in Andhra Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Guntur Regulated Market, Vijayawada APMC, Kurnool Mandi, Tirupati 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 Andhra Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Andhra Pradesh Urad (Black Gram) Farmers
Andhra Pradesh Urad (Black Gram) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.