Agricultural land in India amounted to over *** million hectares in financial year 2023. This was a decrease in agricultural land when compared to the previous year. That year, Haryana and Punjab were the leading Indian states with land available for agricultural purposes.  Cultivation and farming Of all agricultural land in India, *** million hectares has been cultivated. This makes India one of the largest agricultural economies globally. Major land types include alluvial soil in the Indo-Gangetic plains, black soil in Deccan, and red and laterite soils in the southern and eastern regions – all supporting the cultivation of rice, wheat, pulses, cotton, and oilseeds across varying climatic zones. Digitalization in farming Of recent policy developments from the central government towards agriculture has been the promotion of natural farming and digital land records. Initiatives like PM-KISAN provide income support to farmers. Additionally, states including Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are digitizing land ownership data to reduce disputes. While controversial, several other states have eased land leasing laws to attract private investment and improve land utilization.

Agricultural land (sq. km) in India was reported at 1785279 sq. Km in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Agricultural land (sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Agricultural land (% of land area) in India was reported at 60.05 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Agricultural land (% of land area) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Agricultural Land: Punjab: Type of Use: Total Cropped Area data was reported at 7,916.000 ha th in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,835.000 ha th for 2021. Agricultural Land: Punjab: Type of Use: Total Cropped Area data is updated yearly, averaging 7,868.761 ha th from Mar 2003 (Median) to 2022, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,068.925 ha th in 2005 and a record low of 7,779.000 ha th in 2018. Agricultural Land: Punjab: Type of Use: Total Cropped Area data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table IN.RIJ030: Agricultural Land: Type of Use: Punjab.

Indian Agriculture and Climate Dataset (1961-2018)

Overview:

This dataset provides a comprehensive collection of agricultural and climate data for India spanning the years 1961 to 2018. It covers various crops, rainfall, and temperature statistics, offering valuable insights into the dynamics of agricultural production and climate patterns in the region.

Key Insights:

• Analyze crop-specific trends, production estimates, and area harvested over the study period.
• Explore the interplay between rainfall patterns and crop yields.
• Investigate the impact of temperature variations on agricultural productivity.
• Identify potential correlations between climatic factors and specific crop performance. ## Potential Use Cases:
• Climate change impact assessments on agriculture.
• Crop-specific research and development initiatives. ## Acknowledgments:
• Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
• Rainfall and temperature data sourced from reliable meteorological databases. ## License:
• MIT ## References:
• https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL

The cultivated area in India was approximately *** million hectares in fiscal year 2019. This was a decrease from the number in fiscal year 2015. The country's main crops included rice, wheat and several vegetables and fruits.

Agricultural Land: Punjab: Type of Use: Reporting Area for Land Utilisation Statistics data was reported at 5,033.000 ha th in 2022. This stayed constant from the previous number of 5,033.000 ha th for 2021. Agricultural Land: Punjab: Type of Use: Reporting Area for Land Utilisation Statistics data is updated yearly, averaging 5,033.000 ha th from Mar 2003 (Median) to 2022, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,033.000 ha th in 2022 and a record low of 5,032.732 ha th in 2007. Agricultural Land: Punjab: Type of Use: Reporting Area for Land Utilisation Statistics data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table IN.RIJ030: Agricultural Land: Type of Use: Punjab.

During financial year 2024, Madhya Pradesh had the highest organic agriculture area with over **** million hectares across India. Followed by Maharashtra with over *** million hectares of organic farming land.

In the financial year 2023, over four percent of the net area in India was under organic farming, an increase from last year. In general, the area under organic farming has increased continuously, signifying more demand for organic food. Organic farming worldwide Australia dominated the agricultural land area for organic farming by a large margin, with India ranking second in 2022. The south Asian country, however, led in terms of number of producers, followed by Uganda and Thailand, contributing to the worldwide organic food sales of more than *** billion U.S. dollars. How India promotes organic farming The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) was established in 2015 to support and promote organic farming, specifically focused on soil health, including financially assisting farmers. Among several other public initiatives that are region-focused, the push towards agritech has been significant, with a strong startup ecosystem across the country, potentially boosting the entire farming sector – one that is crucial in employing millions of Indians.

Agricultural Land: Tamil Nadu: Type of Use: Total Cropped Area data was reported at 6,348.000 ha th in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,156.000 ha th for 2021. Agricultural Land: Tamil Nadu: Type of Use: Total Cropped Area data is updated yearly, averaging 5,833.395 ha th from Mar 2003 (Median) to 2022, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,348.000 ha th in 2022 and a record low of 5,129.000 ha th in 2017. Agricultural Land: Tamil Nadu: Type of Use: Total Cropped Area data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table IN.RIJ033: Agricultural Land: Type of Use: Tamil Nadu.

Agricultural land as a share of land area of India remained stable at 60.0 % over the last 2 years. Agricultural land refers to the share of land area that is arable, under permanent crops, and under permanent pastures. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded. Land under permanent crops is land cultivated with crops that occupy the land for long periods and need not be replanted after each harvest, such as cocoa, coffee, and rubber. This category includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines, but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber. Permanent pasture is land used for five or more years for forage, including natural and cultivated crops.

At the end of fiscal year 2024, India had over 130 million hectares of land area for cultivation of food grains. This was a decrease from the previous year's area of cultivation. In fiscal year 2023, rice was the most produced food grain by the south Asian nation.

India Categories of Land Use: Total Cropped Area data was reported at 219,158.000 ha th in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 216,107.000 ha th for 2021. India Categories of Land Use: Total Cropped Area data is updated yearly, averaging 196,374.000 ha th from Mar 2003 (Median) to 2022, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 219,158.000 ha th in 2022 and a record low of 175,660.000 ha th in 2003. India Categories of Land Use: Total Cropped Area data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table IN.RIJ001: Agricultural Land: Categories of Land Use.

Agricultural irrigated land (% of total agricultural land) in India was reported at 42.27 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Agricultural irrigated land (% of total agricultural land) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

India Categories of Land Use: Net Irrigated Area data was reported at 68,380.000 ha th in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 68,120.000 ha th for 2014. India Categories of Land Use: Net Irrigated Area data is updated yearly, averaging 40,690.000 ha th from Mar 1951 (Median) to 2015, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68,380.000 ha th in 2015 and a record low of 20,850.000 ha th in 1951. India Categories of Land Use: Net Irrigated Area data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Agriculture and Cooperation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table IN.RIJ001: Agricultural Land: Categories of Land Use.

India Categories of Land Use: Gross Irrigated Area data was reported at 120,380.000 ha th in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 118,930.000 ha th for 2021. India Categories of Land Use: Gross Irrigated Area data is updated yearly, averaging 55,145.000 ha th from Mar 1951 (Median) to 2022, with 72 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 120,380.000 ha th in 2022 and a record low of 22,560.000 ha th in 1951. India Categories of Land Use: Gross Irrigated Area data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table IN.RIJ001: Agricultural Land: Categories of Land Use.

Agricultural Land: Maharashtra: Type of Use: Total Cropped Area data was reported at 25,730.000 ha th in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 24,917.000 ha th for 2021. Agricultural Land: Maharashtra: Type of Use: Total Cropped Area data is updated yearly, averaging 22,633.500 ha th from Mar 2003 (Median) to 2022, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25,730.000 ha th in 2022 and a record low of 21,943.000 ha th in 2013. Agricultural Land: Maharashtra: Type of Use: Total Cropped Area data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table IN.RIJ022: Agricultural Land: Type of Use: Maharashtra.

Agricultural Land: Sikkim: Type of Use: Total Cropped Area data was reported at 140.000 ha th in 2022. This stayed constant from the previous number of 140.000 ha th for 2021. Agricultural Land: Sikkim: Type of Use: Total Cropped Area data is updated yearly, averaging 138.500 ha th from Mar 2003 (Median) to 2022, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 162.000 ha th in 2020 and a record low of 118.000 ha th in 2009. Agricultural Land: Sikkim: Type of Use: Total Cropped Area data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table IN.RIJ032: Agricultural Land: Type of Use: Sikkim.

Agricultural Land: Uttar Pradesh: Type of Use: Geographical Area data was reported at 24,093.000 ha th in 2022. This stayed constant from the previous number of 24,093.000 ha th for 2021. Agricultural Land: Uttar Pradesh: Type of Use: Geographical Area data is updated yearly, averaging 24,093.000 ha th from Mar 2003 (Median) to 2022, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24,093.000 ha th in 2022 and a record low of 24,093.000 ha th in 2022. Agricultural Land: Uttar Pradesh: Type of Use: Geographical Area data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table IN.RIJ036: Agricultural Land: Type of Use: Uttar Pradesh.

Agricultural Land: Andhra Pradesh: Type of Use: Total Cropped Area data was reported at 7,328.000 ha th in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7,407.000 ha th for 2021. Agricultural Land: Andhra Pradesh: Type of Use: Total Cropped Area data is updated yearly, averaging 11,962.500 ha th from Mar 2003 (Median) to 2022, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14,512.000 ha th in 2011 and a record low of 7,287.000 ha th in 2020. Agricultural Land: Andhra Pradesh: Type of Use: Total Cropped Area data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table IN.RIJ004: Agricultural Land: Type of Use: Andhra Pradesh.