Wheat in Chhattisgarh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Chhattisgarh produced 2,03,756 tonnes of Wheat from 1,28,113 ha (average yield 1,590 kg/ha) - #15 among states and 0% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +51% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 1,15,188 | 1,34,562 | 1,168 |
| 2020-21 | 1,65,785 | 2,56,410 | 1,547 |
| 2021-22 | 1,58,618 | 2,01,496 | 1,270 |
| 2022-23 | 1,11,071 | 1,83,101 | 1,649 |
| 2023-24 | 1,16,177 | 1,57,393 | 1,355 |
| 2024-25 | 1,28,113 | 2,03,756 | 1,590 |
Top Wheat-Producing Districts in Chhattisgarh (2024-25)
- Bemetara: 85,802 tonnes (42%), yield 1,602 kg/ha
- Kabirdham: 24,508 tonnes (12%), yield 1,520 kg/ha
- Durg: 16,279 tonnes (8%), yield 1,187 kg/ha
- Surguja: 11,584 tonnes (6%), yield 2,272 kg/ha
- Rajnandgaon: 11,459 tonnes (6%), yield 1,230 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 Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh 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 Chhattisgarh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Wheat MSP & Procurement in Chhattisgarh
The Minimum Support Price for Wheat is ₹2,585/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Wheat at MSP in Chhattisgarh 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 Chhattisgarh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Raipur Krishi Upaj Mandi, Durg 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 Chhattisgarh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Chhattisgarh Wheat Farmers
Chhattisgarh Wheat growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.