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Where is major rice producing area?

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Matthew Barrera

Updated on April 27, 2026

The total volume of milled rice produced worldwide reached 497.7 million metric tons in the 2019/2020 crop year.

Leading countries based on the production of milled rice in 2019/2020 (in million metric tons)*

Characteristic Production in million metric tons
China 146.73
India 118.87
Indonesia 34.7
Bangladesh 35.85

Also question is, where is located main rice production region?

Japan! The tropical region of Asia or Monsoon Asia is the largest rice-producing area. The countries of this region together produce 90 per cent of the global output of rice.

Secondly, where is major rice producing area in India? West Bengal

Then, which are the major areas where rice is grown?

In Karnataka, rice is mainly grown in the valleys of the Wainganga, the Tungabhadra and the Cauvery and in the northern red soil areas. Tumkur, Dakshina Kannada, Shimoga, Mandya, Uttar Kannada, Mysore, Raichur and Kodagu are the main producers.

Which state is the largest producer of rice?

West Bengal

Related Question Answers

Which country is the largest producer of rice in 2019?

China

Where is the best rice grown?

Rainfed upland environments

Almost two-thirds of the world's total upland rice area is in Asia. Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam are important producers.

Which state is the largest producer of rice in India 2020?

West Bengal

How long does rice take to grow?

Rice plants grow to a height of three to four feet over an average of 120 days after planting. During this time, farmers irrigate the rice fields using the method that best fits that field or farm.

Can rice grow anywhere?

Rice cultivation is well-suited to countries and regions with low labor costs and high rainfall, as it is labor-intensive to cultivate and requires ample water. However, rice can be grown practically anywhere, even on a steep hill or mountain area with the use of water-controlling terrace systems.

Where is Rice originally from?

Rice Was First Grown At Least 9,400 Years Ago. Archaeologists have unearthed bits of rice from when it was first domesticated in China. Around 10,000 years ago, as the Pleistocene gave way to our current geological epoch, a group of hunter-gathers near China's Yangtze River began changing their way of life.

Which state is largest producer of wheat in India?

Uttar Pradesh

Which country is the largest producer of wheat in the world?

China

Which is the largest producer of rice in the world?

China

Which state is known as bowl of rice?

Andhra Pradesh

Which state has the highest yield per hectare of rice?

West Bengal

What season does rice grow in?

The main rice growing season in the country is the 'Kharif'. It is known as winter rice as per the harvesting time. The sowing time of winter (kharif) rice is June-July and it is harvested in November-December.

Does rice grow in water?

Rice is grown in water primarily to stave off pests, and keep weeds away from the rice fields. Neither weeds nor pests can survive in water for prolonged periods, but rice can. This acts as a natural pest and weed control, without resorting to pesticides or herbicides. That being said, not all rice is grown in water.

Why is rice not grown in this region?

because rice needs much quantity of water and in desert there plenty of water. and rice cannot grow on sandy soil.

Which state produces most cotton in India?

Gujarat

Which state is the largest producer of coffee in India?

Karnataka

Which Indian state produces most rice?

In the fiscal year of 2016, West Bengal produced over 15.7 million tonnes of rice, remaining as the highest rice producing state in India.

Top 10 Largest Rice Producing States in India.

Rank States 2016 Production (Thousand Tonnes)
1 West Bengal 15748
2 Uttar Pradesh 12509
3 Punjab 11823
4 Tamilnadu 7982

Which state is famous for jute in India?

State Wise Production of Raw Jute
Sl. STATE 2016-17
Production (in '000 Bales)
1 Andhra Pradesh 63.00
2 Assam 824.09
3 Bihar 1571.00

Which state is the largest producer of sugarcane in India?

Uttar Pradesh

What temperature does rice grow in?

It can be grown wherever nighttime temperatures stay above 60 degrees for at least three months of the year. Rice is traditionally grown in flooded fields, though this is not necessary for home production. However, it does require constant soil moisture to grow.

Which state is the largest producer of tea in India?

Assam

Which is the largest producer of cotton in India?

Gujarat

Which is the largest producer of rubber in India?

Kerala

Which state of India is known for tea production?

Assam

Which fruit is India largest producer?

India is top producer in the world in Mango, Banana & Papaya. (FAO 2009) The largest area in India is under Mango production, followed by Citrus and Banana. The Largest Production in India is of Banana followed by Mango.

India's Fruits Production.

Fruit Mango
Area 2309
Production 12750
India's Rank Top Producer