Urad (Black Gram) in Jharkhand: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Jharkhand produced 1,10,631 tonnes of Urad (Black Gram) from 1,25,860 ha (average yield 879 kg/ha) - #7 among states and 5% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -1% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 1,28,440 | 1,11,657 | 869 |
| 2020-21 | 1,31,676 | 1,14,855 | 872 |
| 2021-22 | 1,33,325 | 1,20,387 | 903 |
| 2022-23 | 1,12,750 | 99,877 | 886 |
| 2023-24 | 1,04,779 | 92,939 | 887 |
| 2024-25 | 1,25,860 | 1,10,631 | 879 |
Top Urad (Black Gram)-Producing Districts in Jharkhand (2024-25)
- Simdega: 26,535 tonnes (24%), yield 948 kg/ha
- Gumla: 8,486 tonnes (8%), yield 1,107 kg/ha
- Ranchi: 8,162 tonnes (7%), yield 798 kg/ha
- West Singhbhum: 7,626 tonnes (7%), yield 883 kg/ha
- Saraikela-Kharsawan: 7,140 tonnes (6%), yield 748 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 Jharkhand
Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Urad (Black Gram) MSP & Procurement in Jharkhand
The Minimum Support Price for Urad (Black Gram) is ₹8,200/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Urad (Black Gram) at MSP in Jharkhand 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 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 Urad (Black Gram) Farmers
Jharkhand Urad (Black Gram) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.