Top 10 Bottle Gourd Producing States in India – A Detailed Overview

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Introduction

Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) is a commonly consumed vegetable in Indian cuisine. Bottle gourd is known for its mild flavour and impressive health benefits. Bottle gourd is also known as Lauki, Sorakaya, Dudhi, and Ghiya in various Indian languages. India’s warm climate and soil conditions make it suitable for growing Bottle gourd. India is one of the leading producers of Bottle gourd in the world.

The total production of Bottle gourd in India for the year 2023-24 was 3.77 megatonnes. Bihar is the top Bottle-producing state in India, with a production of 0.65 megatonnes for the year 2023-24. Other top Bottle gourd producing states in India include Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, and Haryana.

In this blog, we will discuss in detail the top 10 Bottle gourd-producing states in India.

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Top 10 Bottle Gourd Producing States in India

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  1. BIHAR
  2. MADHYA PRADESH
  3. UTTAR PRADESH
  4. PUNJAB
  5. GUJARAT
  6. HARYANA
  7. WEST BENGAL
  8. CHHATTISGARH
  9. ODISHA
  10. ASSAM

These top 10 states account for 89.39% of India’s total Bottle gourd production. Below are the production details for each state, along with the area cultivated. 

Bihar

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Bihar is the top Bottle gourd-producing state in India. The state ranks 1st in Bottle gourd production in India. In 2023-24, the state produced 654.09 kilotonnes of Bottle gourd over a cultivated area of 4,44.5 km². Bihar contributes 17.30% of the total Bottle gourd produced in India. 

The major Bottle gourd producing districts in Bihar are Nalanda, Vaishali, Patna, and Muzaffarpur districts.

Madhya Pradesh 

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Madhya Pradesh is in second place in bottle gourd production in India. In 2023-24, Madhya Pradesh produced 549.19 kilotonnes of bottle gourd, accounting for 14.53% of India’s total Bottle gourd production. Bottle gourd cultivation in the state spans an area of 303 km².

Major districts famous for bottle gourd cultivation include Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Dhar.

Uttar Pradesh

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Uttar Pradesh ranks third in Bottle gourd production in India. Uttar Pradesh produced 545.29 kilotonnes of Bottle gourd in 2023-24 over 176.9 km² of area, contributing 14.42% to India’s total Lauki production.

Varanasi, Allahabad, Gorakhpur, Meerut and Lucknow are the main Bottle gourd-producing regions.

Punjab

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Punjab is the 4th leading Bottle gourd producing state in India. Punjab produced 317.68 kilotonnes of Bottle gourd in 2023-24 over 155.9 km² of area, contributing 8.40% to India’s total Bottle gourd production.

The main Bottle gourd producing regions are Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur.

Gujarat

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Gujarat is in the Fifth position in Bottle gourd production in India. Gujarat produced 316.55 kilotonnes of Bottle gourd in 2023-24 over an area of 205.7 km². Gujarat contributes 8.37% to India’s total Bottle gourd production.

Gujarat’s main Bottle gourd-producing regions are Anand, Surat, and Rajkot.

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Haryana

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Haryana is in the sixth position in bottle gourd production in India. Haryana produced 309.09 kilotonnes of bottle gourd in 2023-24 over an area of 202.3 km². Haryana contributes to 8.17% of India’s total Bottle gourd production.

The main Bottle gourd-producing regions are Sonipat, Karnala and Hisar.

West Bengal

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West Bengal ranks seventh in Bottle gourd production in India. West Bengal produced 237.69 kilotonnes of Bottle gourd in 2023-24 over an area of 219 km². West Bengal contributes 6.28% to India’s total bottle gourd production.

The main Lauki-producing regions in West Bengal are Nadia, Murshidabad and Hooghly.

Chhattisgarh

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Chhattisgarh is in the eighth position in Bottle gourd production in India. Chhattisgarh has a total production of 234.15 kilotonnes of bottle gourd in 2023-24 over an area of 132.4 km², contributing 6.19% to India’s total dudhi production.

The main Bottle gourd-producing regions are Raipur, Bilaspur, and Durg.

Odisha

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Odisha ranks ninth in Bottle gourd production in India. The state produced 149.42 kilotonnes of Bottle gourd in 2023-24 over an area of 108.5 km², contributing 3.95% to India’s total Bottle gourd production.

The main Bottle gourd-producing regions in Odisha are Ganjam, Khurda, Cuttack, and Sambalpur.

Assam

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Assam is in the tenth position in Bottle gourd production in India. The state produced 65.57 kilotonnes of bottle gourd in 2023-24 over 38.2 km² of area, contributing 1.73% to India’s total Bottle gourd production.

The main Bottle gourd-producing regions are Kamrup, Nagaon, Dibrugarh, Cachar, and Jorhat. 

Bottle gourd is also cultivated in other states of India, such as Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, etc. 

If you’re inspired to cultivate bottle gourd and are in search of high-quality Bottle gourd seeds, take a moment to explore Desikheti’s Bottle gourd seed collection.

Now, let’s look at the top 10 states in India based on the productivity (tonnes/ha) of bottle gourd cultivation. 

Top 10 States in India based on the Productivity of Bottle gourd Cultivation

  1. ANDHRA PRADESH
  2. UTTAR PRADESH
  3. TELANGANA
  4. TAMIL NADU
  5. PUNJAB
  6. TRIPURA
  7. MAHARASHTRA
  8. MADHYA PRADESH
  9. JAMMU & KASHMIR
  10. CHHATTISGARH

India is one of the largest exporters of Bottle gourd in the world. India exports Bottle gourd to countries like Bhutan, the UK, Singapore, and Bahrain.

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Top Bottle Gourd Exporting Countries in the World 

  • Spain
  • Mexico
  • Turkey
  • Netherlands
  • United States

Top Bottle Gourd Importing Countries in the World 

  • United States
  • France
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • Netherlands

Now, let’s take a look at some of the popular varieties of Bottle gourd grown across the country. 

Popular varieties of Bottle Gourd in India

India cultivates a wide range of Bottle gourd varieties, each adapted to different climatic zones and soil types.

Here are some well-known bottle gourd varieties cultivated in India:

Kashi Kiran

This variety has light green attractive round fruits. This is a Downey mildew-resistant variety. The yield is around 13-14 fruits per plant. It is recommended to grow this variety in Uttar Pradesh. 

Kashi Kirti

The fruits are green, small, and cylindrical in shape. Kashi Kirti is suitable for distant marketing and transportation due to its better post-harvest life. It is resistant to Downey mildew and is a high-yielding and early-maturing variety.

Arka Nutan 

Fruits are light green, medium in size, and cylindrical in shape. This variety is moderately resistant to gummy stem blight. The yield potential of this variety is 46t/ha. The plant will be ready for first picking in 56 days.

Kashi Kundal

This variety is resistant to Downey mildew, and there are usually 12-14 fruits present per plant. This variety has attractive pear-shaped green fruits that are medium in size and are suitable for sowing from July to September.

Kashi Ganga 

This variety is tolerant to anthracnose and is suitable for growing both in summer and rainy season.   

Arka Shreyas 

The fruits are green in colour and club-shaped. It is an open-pollinated variety with a yield potential of 48t/ha. This variety is resistant to gummy stem blight and is ready for first picking in 60 days. 

Fun Facts About Bottle Gourd 

  • Bottle gourd is native to Africa but is present in almost every part of the world. This is due to the ability of the Bottle gourd to float in salt water without losing its viability.
  • Bottle gourd is also grown for non-food purposes. Bottle gourd is used to make containers to store liquid and grains because the outer covering of Bottle gourd gets very hard and waterproof when dried.
  • Bottle gourd can be used to make musical instruments, water jugs, kitchen equipment, and planters when dried and waxed.
  • Bottle gourd was one of the first cultivated vegetables in the world and is known by several names, such as opo squash, cucuzza, long melon, and calabash. 
  • Bottle gourd is low in calories and has small amounts of vitamin C, calcium, iron, zinc and vitamin B. 
  • Large Bottle gourds, when dried, can be used as helmets and hats for protection from harsh sun rays. 
  • When the FIFA World Cup was held in Africa, the Soccer City stadium was designed in the shape of a bottle gourd with a light green colour to recognize its historical significance. 

Common FAQs Related To Top 10 Bottle Gourd Producing States 

Q. In India, which state is the largest producer of Lauki? 

A. Bihar is the largest producer of Bottle gourd in India. 

Q. Which countries are the leading exporters of Bottle gourd in the world? 

A. Spain, Mexico, Netherlands, and Turkey are the leading exporters of Bottle gourd in the world.

Q. Which country is the leading consumer of Bottle gourd in the world? 

A. The United States is the largest consumer of Bottle gourd in the world. 

Q. In 2023-24, what was the total production of Bottle gourd in India? 

A. In 2023-24, India produced 3779.52 kilotonnes of Bottle gourd.

Q. Which states are the leading producers of Bottle gourd in India? 

A. In India, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat are some of the leading producers of Bottle gourd. 

Q. Why is bottle gourd farming very popular in Bihar?

A. Bihar has the benefit of fertile alluvial soil and a favourable climate, which makes it suitable for Bottle gourd cultivation. 

Q. What is the total area of production of Bottle gourd in India? 

A. The total area of production of bottle gourd in India is 22,38 km².

Q. Which are some of the leading producers of bottle gourd in the world? 

A. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Malaysia are some of the leading producers of bottle gourd in the world.

Q. Where did bottle gourd originate from? 

A. Bottle gourd was originated in Africa.

Q. Is bottle gourd a staple food in Southeast Asian countries? 

A. Yes. Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines commonly use bottle gourd in their cuisine. 

Q. In which African countries is Bottle gourd cultivated most?

A. Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. 

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