Wheat in Rajasthan: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Rajasthan produced 1,12,74,670 tonnes of Wheat from 31,67,932 ha (average yield 3,559 kg/ha) - #5 among states and 10% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -19% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 34,97,209 | 1,38,94,293 | 3,973 |
| 2020-21 | 32,38,529 | 1,26,79,930 | 3,915 |
| 2021-22 | 28,40,094 | 1,11,12,289 | 3,913 |
| 2022-23 | 30,09,334 | 1,13,21,021 | 3,762 |
| 2023-24 | 27,40,000 | 96,99,600 | 3,540 |
| 2024-25 | 31,67,932 | 1,12,74,670 | 3,559 |
Top Wheat-Producing Districts in Rajasthan (2024-25)
- Hanumangarh: 9,67,447 tonnes (9%), yield 4,249 kg/ha
- Sri Ganganagar: 8,51,056 tonnes (8%), yield 3,822 kg/ha
- Baran: 6,45,804 tonnes (6%), yield 3,782 kg/ha
- Jhalawar: 5,68,716 tonnes (5%), yield 3,580 kg/ha
- Bundi: 5,40,960 tonnes (5%), yield 3,959 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 Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the 5th-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 Rajasthan's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Wheat MSP & Procurement in Rajasthan
The Minimum Support Price for Wheat is ₹2,585/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Wheat at MSP in Rajasthan during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,585. Today's market modal price of ₹2,463 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Wheat 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 Wheat Farmers
Rajasthan Wheat growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.