Urad (Black Gram) in Uttar Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Uttar Pradesh produced 3,36,279 tonnes of Urad (Black Gram) from 4,77,580 ha (average yield 704 kg/ha) - #3 among states and 16% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +39% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 5,60,876 | 2,42,136 | 432 |
| 2020-21 | 5,50,212 | 3,14,593 | 572 |
| 2021-22 | 5,99,209 | 3,08,729 | 515 |
| 2022-23 | 6,03,105 | 3,21,956 | 534 |
| 2023-24 | 7,71,675 | 4,96,662 | 644 |
| 2024-25 | 4,77,580 | 3,36,279 | 704 |
Top Urad (Black Gram)-Producing Districts in Uttar Pradesh (2024-25)
- Lalitpur: 1,08,358 tonnes (32%), yield 584 kg/ha
- Pratapgarh: 19,891 tonnes (6%), yield 1,799 kg/ha
- Budaun: 17,693 tonnes (5%), yield 1,414 kg/ha
- Hardoi: 11,803 tonnes (4%), yield 788 kg/ha
- Bareilly: 11,250 tonnes (3%), yield 1,323 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 Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the 2nd-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 Uttar 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 Uttar 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 Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Agra Mandi Samiti, Kanpur APMC, Lucknow Mandi Samiti, Varanasi Mandi Parishad, Meerut 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 Uttar Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Uttar Pradesh Urad (Black Gram) Farmers
Uttar 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.