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Soya bean, annual legume of the pea family and its edible seed. The soybean is economically the most important bean in the Mungeli District of Chhatisgarh, providing vegetable protein for millions of people and ingredients for hundreds of chemical products.Soy is a staple crop, the world's most grown legume, and an important animal feed. Soy is a key source of food, useful both for its protein and oil content.Soybean cultivation and trade are significant in Mungeli, Chhattisgarh, with local markets and dealers handling seed, grain, oil, and feed, reflecting its importance as a major oilseed crop in the region, despite facing challenges like fungal wilt, with numerous suppliers and manufacturers listed for various products like chunks, flour, and supplements in the wider Bilaspur area. Soybean is a vital oilseed grown extensively in Chhattisgarh's plains, including Mungeli. (read more)
Paddy is the principal crop and the central plains of Chhattisgarh are known as rice bowl of central India.Mungeli, Chhattisgarh, is a significant paddy (rice) growing region within India's "Rice Bowl," known for diverse local varieties like Mahamaya, MTU1010, Safri, and aromatic Jeeraphool. major varieties of paddy, Farmers cultivate several popular types, including Mahamaya, MTU1010, Sarna, Bamleshwari, Sonmasuri, HMT, Safri, and the fragrant Vishnubhog. In essence, Mungeli is a vital part of Chhattisgarh's rice economy, blending traditional farming with modern procurement, producing quality rice for both local and broader consumption. In essence, Mungeli is a key hub for paddy cultivation and trade within Chhattisgarh, with dynamic market prices and established processing industries. (read more)
Groundnut is the major oil seed crop in mungeli and it plays a major role in bridging the vegetable oil deficit in the Chhatisgarh. Groundnuts in Mungeli district are available throughout the year due to a two-crop cycle harvested in March and October.A groundnut, also known as a peanut is a nutrient-rich legume grown for its edible seeds, prized globally for its protein, healthy fats, and versatility in snacks, oils, and cuisines, despite its name and appearance, it's botanically a legume, not a true nut, famous for its pods developing underground (geocarpy). India is a major producer, utilizing it as a vital oilseed and protein source, with varieties like Bold, Java, and Spanish common in Indian cooking and global markets.Groundnut is listed in Mungeli's agricultural profiles, indicating cultivation, though acreage might be lower than major crops like rice. (read more)
A gram crop refers to chickpea (Cicer arietinum), a vital pulse crop (like chana or Bengal gram) grown globally, especially in India, prized for its protein-rich seeds used in many cuisines (dals, snacks) and as animal fodder, thriving in cooler weather but sensitive to frost, and mainly split into Desi (smaller, brown) and Kabuli (larger, white) types, forming a major part of the Rabi (winter) harvest. Gram (chickpea) is a major rabi (winter) season crop in the Mungeli district of Chhattisgarh. It is one of the principal agricultural products of the area, alongside crops like rice and wheat. Gram is cultivated during the rabi season, which typically runs from October/November to March/April. It is a significant pulse crop in the district, grown for local consumption and commercial purposes. The district is also home to several gram seed manufacturers. (read more)
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Village : DhakelKapa, Chamari
Post : Banki, Nirjam Road
District : Mungeli (Chhattisgarh)
Pin No. : 495334
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