Jorhat Market Guide — Paddy, Joha Rice & Vegetables in Upper Assam
Jorhat farmers grow both ordinary sali paddy and aromatic joha rice, and they also supply vegetables to the town and to river-island Majuli. Joha rice sells at a premium, but only if the buyer can trust its purity.
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Rates, fees and timings change — check Agmarknet and confirm with the market committee.
Want to know how much money you will get by selling your crop? Calculate here.
MSP CalculatorJorhat's wholesale traders and local markets handle paddy, rice and vegetables. They are not on eNAM. Ordinary paddy is meant for procurement centres at MSP. Joha rice, which has a GI tag for Assam, sells to specialty traders, rice mills and directly to customers at a much higher price than ordinary rice.
Sali paddy, including joha, is harvested from November to December. Boro paddy is harvested in May and June. Winter vegetables run from November to February, and monsoon greens from June to September.
Guide first — price is a linked helper, not the headline.
Paddy · modal price / quintal
₹3,074
₹-286 (-8.5%)vs yesterday
Rising vs 7-day avg (+2.4%) — good time to sell
Prices as of 2026-11-04 · Indicative sample — confirm on Agmarknet/eNAM or with the mandi office.
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Documents you need
- Aadhaar card
- Land record (patta)
- Bank passbook in your own name
- Sale slip or procurement receipt
Important warnings
- • Traders sometimes buy joha paddy at ordinary paddy rates. Know the joha premium before you sell.
- • Mixed or impure joha loses its aroma and price.
- • Procurement quotas can close early; register as soon as the window opens.
- • Legal commission rate: Mandi fee ~1%; commission ~1–2% — verify the notified rate.
How to sell your crop at Jorhat Market
- 1
Keep joha separate from ordinary paddy from field to bag — mixing destroys the premium.
- 2
Mill joha locally if you can, and pack it in labelled 5–10 kg bags for retail buyers.
- 3
Sell ordinary paddy at the procurement centre at MSP with your land record and bank details.
- 4
Sell vegetables early in the morning to town wholesalers against a written rate.
Say you harvest 10 quintals of joha paddy. Sold as ordinary paddy at ₹2,000 per quintal, it fetches ₹20,000. Milled into about 6 quintals of joha rice and sold at, say, ₹90 per kg, it fetches ₹54,000 before milling and packing costs.
Local tips
Build a list of regular joha customers in Jorhat, Guwahati and beyond. Keep seed pure. Use small branded bags — buyers pay for trust.
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Assam: registration & rules recap
For MSP paddy, register at PACS/purchase centres with land records and bank account (DBT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is joha rice from Jorhat GI-tagged?
Is Jorhat market on eNAM?
Where do I sell paddy at MSP in Jorhat?
How can I get a better price for joha?
When are vegetable prices best in Jorhat?
Sources & official links
- Agmarknet — daily arrivals & prices →
- eNAM — national agriculture market portal →
- data.gov.in — Agmarknet open data (API) →
Verify today's rate on Agmarknet before you load, and confirm commission, hamali and other charges with the Jorhat market committee.
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Mandi prices and government rules change often — always confirm current prices and procedures with your local mandi office or the official Agmarknet/eNAM portal. Ask Sahayak below for the latest guidance.