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Masur Dal price in Bihar today

Daily mandi rates for Masur Dal across APMC markets in Bihar, with min, max and modal prices per quintal. Updated 1 Nov 2016.

Quick answer

In Bihar, the modal price of Masur Dal is about ₹11,436 per quintal (about ₹114/kg) as of 1 Nov 2016 (range ₹7,000–₹16,800) across 2 markets. That is about 95% above the national modal price of ₹5,867.

Modal₹11,436per quintal
Min₹7,000lowest
Max₹16,800highest
Markets2in Bihar

Masur Dal price by market in Bihar

MarketDistrictModalMinMaxUpdated
AurangabadAurangabad₹7,417₹7,000₹8,0001 Nov 2016
BhagalpurBhagalpur₹16,260₹15,300₹16,80025 Aug 2016

Why Masur Dal prices vary across Bihar

Rabi lentil harvested Feb–Mar. Local arrivals, transport distance from producing belts (Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal) and variety mix all move the rate between mandis, which is why the range above spans ₹7,000 to ₹16,800.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Masur Dal price in Bihar today?
The modal price of Masur Dal in Bihar is around ₹11,436 per quintal as of 1 Nov 2016 (range ₹7,000–₹16,800).
How many markets report Masur Dal in Bihar?
2 APMC markets across Bihar currently report Masur Dal prices in this dataset.
Is Masur Dal cheaper in Bihar than the national average?
The Bihar modal price (₹11,436) is above the all-India modal price of ₹5,867 per quintal.