Wheat in Madhya Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Madhya Pradesh produced 2,37,09,135 tonnes of Wheat from 75,42,997 ha (average yield 3,143 kg/ha) - #2 among states and 20% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -34% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 99,08,209 | 3,60,52,005 | 3,639 |
| 2020-21 | 95,30,768 | 3,39,83,887 | 3,566 |
| 2021-22 | 92,49,079 | 3,28,77,116 | 3,555 |
| 2022-23 | 95,10,886 | 3,35,88,585 | 3,532 |
| 2023-24 | 72,91,251 | 2,17,59,129 | 2,984 |
| 2024-25 | 75,42,997 | 2,37,09,135 | 3,143 |
Top Wheat-Producing Districts in Madhya Pradesh (2024-25)
- Ujjain: 12,09,011 tonnes (5%), yield 3,543 kg/ha
- Rajgarh: 10,77,019 tonnes (5%), yield 3,443 kg/ha
- Sehore: 9,81,212 tonnes (4%), yield 3,670 kg/ha
- Dhar: 9,03,062 tonnes (4%), yield 3,460 kg/ha
- Vidisha: 8,39,367 tonnes (4%), yield 3,049 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 Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is the 4th-largest producer of Wheat in India. 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 Madhya Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Wheat MSP & Procurement in Madhya Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Wheat is ₹2,585/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Wheat at MSP in Madhya Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,585. Today's market modal price of ₹2,374 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Wheat 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 Wheat Farmers
Madhya Pradesh Wheat growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.