Top Rice Producing States in India

Top Rice Producing States in India - 2024-2025

India, known for its diverse culture and tradition, is also a land where agriculture plays a crucial role. Approximately 47 percent of the total Indian population relies on agriculture for livelihood. Rice stands out as the major crop among the various crops grown by Indian farmers. Significantly, India is the largest producer of rice, and more than half of India’s agricultural landscape is dotted with regions known for their abundant rice harvests.

The top rice-producing states in India contribute substantially to India’s total rice output. Let us have a look at some of the major rice-producing states in India in 2024-25. 

The Following Table Depicts Major Rice Growing States In India

State

Rice Production
(Million Tonnes)

Area under Rice Cultivation
(Million Hectares)

Telangana

16.87

4.69

West Bengal

15.75

5.46

Uttar Pradesh

12.5

5.86

Punjab

11.82

2.97

Tamil Nadu

7.98

2.04

Andhra Pradesh

7.49

2.16

Bihar

6.5

3.21

Chhattisgarh

6.09

3.82

Odisha

5.87

3.94

Assam

5.14

2.46

Haryana

4.14

1.35