Wheat in Uttarakhand: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Uttarakhand produced 8,55,643 tonnes of Wheat from 2,58,490 ha (average yield 3,310 kg/ha) - #9 among states and 1% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -4% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 3,03,283 | 8,87,440 | 2,926 |
| 2020-21 | 2,97,189 | 9,37,003 | 3,153 |
| 2021-22 | 2,85,080 | 8,61,655 | 3,023 |
| 2022-23 | 2,84,776 | 8,30,504 | 2,916 |
| 2023-24 | 2,67,929 | 8,69,162 | 3,244 |
| 2024-25 | 2,58,490 | 8,55,643 | 3,310 |
Top Wheat-Producing Districts in Uttarakhand (2024-25)
- Udham Singh Nagar: 4,36,347 tonnes (51%), yield 4,307 kg/ha
- Haridwar: 1,52,435 tonnes (18%), yield 3,670 kg/ha
- Nainital: 75,872 tonnes (9%), yield 4,047 kg/ha
- Dehradun: 35,905 tonnes (4%), yield 3,204 kg/ha
- Pithoragarh: 23,660 tonnes (3%), yield 1,696 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 Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand 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 Uttarakhand's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Wheat MSP & Procurement in Uttarakhand
The Minimum Support Price for Wheat is ₹2,585/quintal (Rabi 2026-27). Government agencies procure Wheat at MSP in Uttarakhand during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,585. Today's market modal price of ₹2,523 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Wheat in Uttarakhand
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Dehradun 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 Uttarakhand. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Uttarakhand Wheat Farmers
Uttarakhand Wheat growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.