Urad (Black Gram) in Rajasthan: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Rajasthan produced 1,26,492 tonnes of Urad (Black Gram) from 3,46,165 ha (average yield 365 kg/ha) - #6 among states and 6% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +2% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 5,02,095 | 1,23,670 | 246 |
| 2020-21 | 4,11,204 | 1,60,395 | 390 |
| 2021-22 | 4,24,856 | 1,55,626 | 366 |
| 2022-23 | 3,21,894 | 1,35,199 | 420 |
| 2023-24 | 2,95,594 | 1,49,320 | 505 |
| 2024-25 | 3,46,165 | 1,26,492 | 365 |
Top Urad (Black Gram)-Producing Districts in Rajasthan (2024-25)
- Tonk: 29,775 tonnes (24%), yield 333 kg/ha
- Bundi: 28,853 tonnes (23%), yield 362 kg/ha
- Bhilwara: 22,479 tonnes (18%), yield 351 kg/ha
- Sawai Madhopur: 15,070 tonnes (12%), yield 474 kg/ha
- Ajmer: 8,980 tonnes (7%), yield 298 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 Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the 5th-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 Rajasthan's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Urad (Black Gram) MSP & Procurement in Rajasthan
The Minimum Support Price for Urad (Black Gram) is ₹8,200/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Urad (Black Gram) at MSP in Rajasthan during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,200. Today's market modal price of ₹6,400 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Urad (Black Gram) in Rajasthan
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Jaipur Krishi Upaj Mandi, Jodhpur APMC, Kota Grain Market, Bikaner Mandi, Sri Ganganagar 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 Rajasthan. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Rajasthan Urad (Black Gram) Farmers
Rajasthan Urad (Black Gram) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.