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 ₹4,089 per quintal (₹40.89/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 ₹3,250 per quintal in Sheoraphuly 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 ₹41,000 per quintal in Bolpur 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 ₹4,089, 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	1	₹3,300	₹3,700	₹3,500
Purba Bardhaman	5	₹3,300	₹4,100	₹3,601
Paschim Medinipur	1	₹3,600	₹3,650	₹3,624
Puruliya	2	₹3,600	₹3,800	₹3,720
Bankura	4	₹3,270	₹4,800	₹3,951
Cooch Behar	6	₹3,800	₹4,100	₹3,951
Birbhum	4	₹3,650	₹41,000	₹3,975
Purba Medinipur	3	₹3,400	₹4,700	₹3,998
Hooghly	3	₹3,250	₹4,950	₹4,022
Murshidabad	6	₹3,500	₹5,400	₹4,044
South 24 Parganas	2	₹3,300	₹5,300	₹4,306
Nadia	5	₹3,300	₹5,100	₹4,573
Paschim Bardhaman	2	₹4,650	₹4,865	₹4,757
Malda	2	₹4,200	₹5,400	₹4,917
Darjeeling	1	₹5,100	₹5,300	₹5,200
Uttar Dinajpur	1	₹5,600	₹5,800	₹5,700

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
RiceCommon	Bishnupur(Bankura)	Bankura, West Bengal	₹3550	₹3700	₹3600	2026-10-23
RiceFine	Kolaghat	Purba Medinipur, West Bengal	₹4500	₹4700	₹4600	2026-10-23
RiceCommon	Baruipur(Canning)	South 24 Parganas, West Bengal	₹3350	₹3500	₹3450	2026-10-23
RiceCommon	Baxirhat	Cooch Behar, West Bengal	₹3900	₹4100	₹4000	2026-10-23
RiceCommon	Kolaghat	Purba Medinipur, West Bengal	₹3500	₹3700	₹3600	2026-10-23
RiceCommon	Khatra	Bankura, West Bengal	₹3550	₹3700	₹3600	2026-10-23
RiceCommon	Birbhum	Birbhum, West Bengal	₹4000	₹4200	₹4100	2026-10-23
RiceFine	Pandua	Hooghly, West Bengal	₹4300	₹4625	₹4400	2026-10-23
RiceCommon	Sainthia	Birbhum, West Bengal	₹3900	₹4100	₹4000	2026-10-23
RiceFine	Egra/contai	Purba Medinipur, West Bengal	₹3400	₹3600	₹3500	2026-10-23
RiceCommon	Dinhata	Cooch Behar, West Bengal	₹3900	₹4100	₹4000	2026-10-23
RiceFine	Burdwan	Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal	₹3700	₹3800	₹3750	2026-10-23
RiceFine	Durgapur	Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal	₹4675	₹4850	₹4765	2026-10-23
RiceFine	Baruipur(Canning)	South 24 Parganas, West Bengal	₹5100	₹5300	₹5200	2026-10-23
RiceCommon	Katwa	Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal	₹3350	₹3500	₹3400	2026-10-23
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