District Profile

Major Farming Systems / Enterprises (based on the analysis made by the KVK)

S.N. Farming System/Enterprise
1 Pure Cropping
2 Agri. Horti.
3 Mixed Farming
4 Agri – Silvi

Description of Agro-climatic Zone & major agro ecological situations (based on soil and topography)

a) Soil Type

S.N. Agro-Climatic Zone Characteristics
1 Upper Gangetic Plains Regions The climate is sub-humid continental with temp.in July between 26-41 0 C and temp.in Jan. between 7-230C. Average rainfall is between75-150 cm. The soils is sandy loam. Canal, tube-well is the main source of irrigation. This is an intensive agricultural region.

b) Topography

S.N. Agro Ecological Situation Characteristics
1 Bhawar Evam Tarai Light brownish grey, sandy loam, light sandy loam, average water holding capacity, neutral in reaction, slightly calcareous, low in organic matter content , impeded drainage and water logged areas.
2 Mid Plains Surface soil grey to dark grey in colour, becoming grey again in the third horizon .Texture is silty clay loam at surface and heavier below, average water holding capacity, neutral in reaction.

c) Soil Types

S.N. Soil Type Characteristics Area in ha
1 Bhawar Evam Tarai Light brownish grey, sandy loam, light sandy loam, average water holding capacity, neutral in reaction, slightly calcareous, low in organic matter content , impeded drainage and water logged areas. 292369
2 Mid Plains Surface soil grey to dark grey in colour, becoming grey again in the third horizon .Texture is silt clay loam at surface and heavier below, average water holding capacity, neutral in reaction. 214477

Area, Production and Productivity of major crops cultivated in the district (2014-15)

Source : District Statistics Department.

S.N. Crop Area (ha) Production (MT.) Productivity (Qt./ha)
1 Rice 175292 486623 27.79
2 Wheat 196784 820628 37.70
3 Maize 8343 15901 19.06
4 Urd 3093 1952 6.31
5 Lentil 14948 15105 10.11
6 Pea 591 798 14.50
7 Pigeon Pea 1709 1138 9.63
8 Sesamum 3432 891 2.60
9 Mustard 31531 29310 9.30
10 Ground Nut 5799 4291 7.40
11 Sugarcane 219325 10975023 601.44
12 Potato 1297 201.60
13 Jowar 275 11.14
14 Bajra 553 8.27
15 Moong 1165 3.3
16 Other Course Cereals 38 7.32
17 Barley 858 25.31
18 Gram 233 12.27

Weather Data (2014-15)

Month Rainfall (mm) Temperature (C) Relative Humidity (%)
January 2014 19.55 Maximum :
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February 2014 5.00 Maximum :
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March 2014 10.20 Maximum :
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April 2014 0.0 Maximum :
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May 2014 0.0 Maximum :
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June 2014 79.14 Maximum :
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July 2014 164.18 Maximum :
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August 2014 108.90 Maximum :
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September 2014 78.90 Maximum :
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October 2014 0.0 Maximum :
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November 2014 17.25 Maximum :
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December 2014 0.0 Maximum :
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TOTAL 759.14 Maximum :
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Production and productivity of livestock, Poultry, Fisheries etc. in the district

Category Population Production Productivity
Cattle
Crossbred 4204
Indigenous 217872
Buffalo 117043
Sheep
Goats 319664
Pigs
Crossbred 4204
Indigenous 217872
Rabbits
Poultry 588796
Hens 165373
Desi
Fish (Reservoir) 1300 ha. 546.00 4200

Details of Operational Area / Villages

S.N. Population Production Productivity Population Production Productivity
1 Gola Kumbhi Bakhhari, Mahajraj Nager, Mammari, Beheta, Wazier Nager, Sunthan, Raipur, Rice, Lentil Yellow Mustard Sugar - cane Local varieties Low yield Low quality Integrated Crop Management IDM,IPM
2 Lakhimpur Lakhimpur Ruderapur kalan, Rukkandipur, Bhalliya bujurg, Murthiya, Kishunapur, Mandrahi Rice, Mustard Sugar - cane, Poultry Local varieties, Low yield, Low quality Integrated Crop Management, IDM, IPM
3 Lakhimpur Lakhimpur Kallaam Motipur, Rampur Gokul, Ramnager, Pakeriya, Bawatpur, Gignehiya, Mustard, Lentil Wheat, Sugar- cane, Veg. Disease infestation, Local varieties, Low yield Integrated Crop Management, INM,IDM
4 Lakhimpur Lakhimpur Kaladund, Manikapur, Shewlapurwa,Laghucha,Leela Kuwan Bejhauli,Devoria,Muriakhera,Kheri Mustard Lentil Wheat Sugar- cane, Banana, Kitchen gardening,fruit Disease infestation Local varieties Low yield Integrated Crop Management, INM, IDM
5 Gola Bankeganj Jamunha, Grant No.3, Chhatipur Grant, Baharganj, Bhaibeha Mustard Lentil Wheat Sugar- cane, cattle Disease infestation Low yield Low quality Integrated Crop Management, INM, IDM
6 Lakhimpur Phoolbehar Chhapertala, Bashamafi, Gyanpur, Pipperagoom, Piperjhala Wheat, Potato, Banana Sugar- cane, Pointed gourd Local varieties Low yieldnLow quality Integrated Crop Management, INM IDM
7 Lakhimpur Behujam Bhoolanpur, Sekethiya, Kishun nager, Bachhepara Veg. Pea Mentha tomato Low yield & quality Application of Micro Nutrients, ICM, IDM
8 Neghassin Neghassin Pachhpadi Mustard Lentil Wheat Mango Disease infestation Low yield & quality Chemical Control
9 Dhaurrehra Ramiabeher Sujaikunda, Panditpurwa, Lahbari Wheat, Potato, Banana,Veg. Local varieties Low yield Low quality ICM, INM, IDM
10 Dhaurrehra Dhaurrehra Dhaurrehra Mustard, Lentil Wheat,Veg. Disease infestation IDM
11 Metauli Metauli Sandilwa, Muraitajpur, Fathepur Yellow Mustard, Tomato Disease infestation ICM,IDM,IPM
12 Mohhamedi Mohhamedi Mohhamedi, Gadharaha Banana, Guava Low quality Low yield ICM,IDM
13 Lakhimpur Nakha Nizzampur Nekti, Baragaon,Chafandi,Parsia, Wheat, Banana, Poultry Low quality Low yield ICM,IDM
14 Dhaurrehra Isa Nager Beheta,Lakhun,Sisya,Ohjawan Wheat, G.nut.Banana, Bea keeping Disease infestation Low yield ICM,IDM

Priority Thrust Areas

Crop/Enterprise Population
Rice Integrated Pest Management, INM
Wheat IPM
Wheat Varietal
Wheat Integrated Weed Management
Sugarcane Integrated Crop Management
Lentil Integrated Disease Management*
Lentil INM
Lentil Varietal Management
Sugarcane Integrated Pest Management
Livestock Poultry Management
Livestock Dairy Management
Livestock Goat Management
Livestock Fodder production
Livestock Mineral Supplement
Guava INM
Banana ICM, IPM,IPM
Tomato IDM
Vegetable Pea Varietal
Tomato IPM
Mentha Integrated Weed Management
Sesame IPM, ICM
Mustard ICM
Pointed Gourd IDM
Kitchen Gardening Food Security
Ash Gourd Integrated Crop Management