Wheat in Bihar: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Bihar produced 71,89,074 tonnes of Wheat from 22,86,165 ha (average yield 3,145 kg/ha) - #6 among states and 6% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +29% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 21,50,180 | 55,79,348 | 2,595 |
| 2020-21 | 22,22,503 | 66,35,017 | 2,985 |
| 2021-22 | 22,38,765 | 68,89,831 | 3,078 |
| 2022-23 | 22,37,483 | 66,00,113 | 2,950 |
| 2023-24 | 22,75,578 | 71,68,071 | 3,150 |
| 2024-25 | 22,86,165 | 71,89,074 | 3,145 |
Top Wheat-Producing Districts in Bihar (2024-25)
- Rohtas: 6,89,574 tonnes (10%), yield 3,167 kg/ha
- East Champaran: 4,43,535 tonnes (6%), yield 3,680 kg/ha
- Muzaffarpur: 3,69,748 tonnes (5%), yield 3,060 kg/ha
- Bhojpur: 3,40,133 tonnes (5%), yield 3,188 kg/ha
- Kaimur: 3,31,766 tonnes (5%), yield 3,250 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.
Wheat Cultivation in Bihar
Bihar is among the states that grow Wheat. Wheat (गेहूँ) here is a cereal crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr) season (Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Bihar's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Wheat MSP & Procurement in Bihar
The Minimum Support Price for Wheat is ₹2,585/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Wheat at MSP in Bihar during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,585. Today's market modal price of ₹2,675 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Wheat in Bihar
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Patna Gandhi Maidan Market, Muzaffarpur APMC, Gaya Mandi, Bhagalpur 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 Bihar. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Bihar Wheat Farmers
Bihar Wheat growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.