Question 1

What is the current average price of Rice in Bihar?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Rice in Bihar is currently ₹2,098 per quintal (₹20.98/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Rice available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Rice is ₹350 per quintal in Saidpurhat Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Rice being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Rice is recorded at ₹36,000 per quintal in Siwan Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Rice prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 48 Mandis in Bihar today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Rice prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions in Bihar, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Rice?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹2,098, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which districts in Bihar have the best Rice rates?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Lakhisarai	1	₹825	₹1,060	₹957
Nalanda	1	₹800	₹1,200	₹983
Katihar	1	₹860	₹1,200	₹1,037
Munger	1	₹900	₹1,200	₹1,088
Vaishali	1	₹1,000	₹1,400	₹1,125
West Champaran	2	₹775	₹1,800	₹1,129
Begusarai	1	₹1,010	₹1,360	₹1,143
Purnea	2	₹850	₹1,600	₹1,186
Rohtas	2	₹600	₹3,400	₹1,199
Gaya	1	₹1,000	₹1,550	₹1,288
Nawada	1	₹700	₹2,100	₹1,375
Khagaria	1	₹1,200	₹1,600	₹1,383
Sitamarhi	1	₹1,280	₹1,540	₹1,415
Araria	2	₹1,000	₹2,000	₹1,463
Saran	1	₹800	₹3,100	₹1,681
Kishanganj	2	₹700	₹3,800	₹1,692
Patna	4	₹700	₹4,925	₹1,741
Madhepura	2	₹1,000	₹2,600	₹1,750
Bhojpur	2	₹720	₹3,300	₹1,880
Darbhanga	2	₹1,150	₹4,509	₹1,954
Buxar	1	₹1,800	₹2,500	₹2,000
Samastipur	2	₹350	₹7,000	₹2,367
Sheikhpura	2	₹800	₹3,400	₹2,388
Kaimur (Bhabua)	1	₹1,110	₹4,900	₹2,798
Jehanabad	1	₹2,700	₹3,000	₹2,800
Muzaffarpur	1	₹900	₹9,000	₹2,848
Saharsa	1	₹2,200	₹3,600	₹2,900
East Champaran	1	₹2,800	₹3,000	₹2,900
Siwan	1	₹1,800	₹36,000	₹3,100
Jamui	2	₹2,350	₹3,820	₹3,210
Arwal	1	₹700	₹4,900	₹3,507
Madhubani	1	₹3,850	₹3,850	₹3,850
Bhagalpur	1	₹800	₹9,000	₹4,673

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
RiceMedium	Jainagar	Madhubani, Bihar	₹3850	₹3850	₹3850	2026-06-06
RiceKichudi	Shekhpura	Sheikhpura, Bihar	₹3200	₹3400	₹3300	2023-08-30
RiceB P T	Arwal	Arwal, Bihar	₹4700	₹4900	₹4800	2023-04-11
RiceB P T	Arwal	Arwal, Bihar	₹4660	₹4800	₹4700	2023-04-09
RiceB P T	Arwal	Arwal, Bihar	₹4660	₹4800	₹4700	2023-04-05
RiceB P T	Arwal	Arwal, Bihar	₹4600	₹4800	₹4700	2023-04-04
RiceB P T	Arwal	Arwal, Bihar	₹4500	₹4700	₹4600	2023-04-03
RiceB P T	Arwal	Arwal, Bihar	₹4600	₹4800	₹4700	2023-04-02
RiceMasuri	Jehanabad	Jehanabad, Bihar	₹2700	₹2900	₹2800	2023-02-26
RiceOther	Munghair	Munger, Bihar	₹1000	₹1200	₹1200	2023-02-23
Rice1009 Kar	Brahmpur	Buxar, Bihar	₹1800	₹2500	₹2000	2023-02-04
Rice1009 Kar	Piro	Bhojpur, Bihar	₹3190	₹3300	₹3250	2022-12-28
Rice1009 Kar	Bahadurganj	Kishanganj, Bihar	₹3500	₹3800	₹3700	2022-12-18
Rice1009 Kar	Sikandara	Jamui, Bihar	₹3800	₹3820	₹3820	2022-10-19
Rice1009 Kar	Biraul	Darbhanga, Bihar	₹3500	₹4509	₹3950	2022-10-14
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