Urad (Black Gram) in Madhya Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Madhya Pradesh produced 3,89,126 tonnes of Urad (Black Gram) from 5,38,558 ha (average yield 723 kg/ha) - #2 among states and 18% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -22% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 17,86,615 | 5,00,914 | 280 |
| 2020-21 | 12,64,446 | 3,93,041 | 311 |
| 2021-22 | 16,01,199 | 8,80,207 | 550 |
| 2022-23 | 13,08,489 | 8,49,755 | 649 |
| 2023-24 | 8,56,732 | 5,80,688 | 678 |
| 2024-25 | 5,38,558 | 3,89,126 | 723 |
Top Urad (Black Gram)-Producing Districts in Madhya Pradesh (2024-25)
- Jabalpur: 91,951 tonnes (24%), yield 1,327 kg/ha
- Damoh: 60,847 tonnes (16%), yield 674 kg/ha
- Chhatarpur: 34,746 tonnes (9%), yield 671 kg/ha
- Panna: 29,239 tonnes (8%), yield 652 kg/ha
- Tikamgarh: 23,770 tonnes (6%), yield 530 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 Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is the 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 Madhya 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 Madhya 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 Madhya Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,200. Today's market modal price of ₹7,275 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Urad (Black Gram) in Madhya Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Indore Krishi Upaj Mandi, Bhopal APMC, Ujjain Grain Market, Gwalior Mandi, Jabalpur 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 Madhya Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Madhya Pradesh Urad (Black Gram) Farmers
Madhya 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.