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.

Major Rice Growing States In India

State
Rice Production(Million Tonnes)
Area under Rice Cultivation(Million Hectares)
1Telangana
16.87
4.69
2West Bengal
15.75
5.46
3Uttar Pradesh
12.5
5.86
4Punjab
11.82
2.97
5Tamil Nadu
7.98
2.04
6Andhra Pradesh
7.49
2.16
7Bihar
6.5
3.21
8Chhattisgarh
6.09
3.82
9Odisha
5.87
3.94
10Assam
5.14
2.46
11Haryana
4.14
1.35

Top 3 Rice Producing States

16.87 MT

Telangana

4.69 Million Hectares

15.75 MT

West Bengal

5.46 Million Hectares

12.5 MT

Uttar Pradesh

5.86 Million Hectares

47%

Population in Agriculture

#1

World's Largest Producer

150 MT

Total Rice Production