Urad (Black Gram) in Chhattisgarh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Chhattisgarh produced 21,387 tonnes of Urad (Black Gram) from 58,542 ha (average yield 365 kg/ha) - #13 among states and 1% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -13% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 75,002 | 24,573 | 328 |
| 2020-21 | 75,688 | 28,311 | 374 |
| 2021-22 | 73,751 | 29,378 | 398 |
| 2022-23 | 63,301 | 23,780 | 376 |
| 2023-24 | 60,465 | 22,990 | 380 |
| 2024-25 | 58,542 | 21,387 | 365 |
Top Urad (Black Gram)-Producing Districts in Chhattisgarh (2024-25)
- Jashpur: 5,228 tonnes (24%), yield 386 kg/ha
- Kondagaon: 3,689 tonnes (17%), yield 421 kg/ha
- Surguja: 2,094 tonnes (10%), yield 533 kg/ha
- Raigarh: 1,947 tonnes (9%), yield 231 kg/ha
- Surajpur: 1,340 tonnes (6%), yield 344 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 Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is among the states that grow Urad (Black Gram). 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 Chhattisgarh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Urad (Black Gram) MSP & Procurement in Chhattisgarh
The Minimum Support Price for Urad (Black Gram) is ₹8,200/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Urad (Black Gram) at MSP in Chhattisgarh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,200. Today's market modal price of ₹8,201 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Urad (Black Gram) 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 Urad (Black Gram) Farmers
Chhattisgarh Urad (Black Gram) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.