Question 1

What is the current average price of Rice in West-bengal?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Rice in West-bengal is currently ₹3,921 per quintal (₹39.21/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 ₹2,800 per quintal in Ramkrishanpur(Howrah) 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 ₹7,000 per quintal in Kalyani Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Rice prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 48 Mandis in West-bengal 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 West-bengal, 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 ₹3,921, 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 West-bengal 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
Howrah	2	₹2,800	₹3,800	₹3,175
Paschim Medinipur	1	₹3,200	₹3,240	₹3,223
Birbhum	4	₹3,100	₹3,700	₹3,306
Purba Bardhaman	5	₹3,000	₹3,958	₹3,464
Murshidabad	6	₹3,400	₹4,400	₹3,701
Hooghly	3	₹3,060	₹4,850	₹3,868
Bankura	4	₹3,150	₹4,800	₹3,980
Puruliya	1	₹3,800	₹4,200	₹3,989
Cooch Behar	6	₹3,900	₹4,100	₹4,000
South 24 Parganas	2	₹3,000	₹5,000	₹4,004
Purba Medinipur	3	₹3,600	₹4,600	₹4,033
Uttar Dinajpur	1	₹4,000	₹4,400	₹4,214
Nadia	5	₹3,300	₹7,000	₹4,645
Paschim Bardhaman	2	₹4,650	₹4,865	₹4,755
Malda	2	₹4,150	₹5,400	₹4,763
Darjeeling	1	₹4,800	₹5,000	₹4,900

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
RiceCommon	Bishnupur(Bankura)	Bankura, West Bengal	₹3650	₹3850	₹3750	2026-05-16
RiceFine	Bishnupur(Bankura)	Bankura, West Bengal	₹4550	₹4750	₹4650	2026-05-16
RiceCommon	Khatra	Bankura, West Bengal	₹3650	₹3800	₹3750	2026-05-16
RiceCommon	Rampurhat	Birbhum, West Bengal	₹3100	₹3200	₹3150	2026-05-16
RiceCommon	Mathabhanga	Cooch Behar, West Bengal	₹3900	₹4100	₹4000	2026-05-16
RiceCommon	Baxirhat	Cooch Behar, West Bengal	₹3900	₹4100	₹4000	2026-05-16
RiceCommon	Toofanganj	Cooch Behar, West Bengal	₹3900	₹4100	₹4000	2026-05-16
RiceCommon	Haldibari	Cooch Behar, West Bengal	₹3900	₹4100	₹4000	2026-05-16
RiceCommon	Dinhata	Cooch Behar, West Bengal	₹3900	₹4100	₹4000	2026-05-16
RiceCommon	Mekhliganj	Cooch Behar, West Bengal	₹3900	₹4100	₹4000	2026-05-16
RiceFine(Basmati)	Siliguri	Darjeeling, West Bengal	₹4800	₹5000	₹4900	2026-05-16
RiceFine	Kalipur	Hooghly, West Bengal	₹4650	₹4750	₹4700	2026-05-16
RiceCommon	Kalipur	Hooghly, West Bengal	₹3060	₹3100	₹3080	2026-05-16
RiceOther	Beldanga	Murshidabad, West Bengal	₹3450	₹3550	₹3500	2026-05-16
RiceFine	Karimpur	Nadia, West Bengal	₹4900	₹5000	₹5000	2026-05-16
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