Abstract            Volume:13  Issue-2  Year-2025         Original Research Articles

Online ISSN : 2347 - 3215 Issues : 12 per year Publisher : Excellent Publishers Email : editorijcret@gmail.com

This study examines the economic viability of paddy cultivation across different farm sizes in Buxar Block, Buxar District, Bihar, India. Using primary data collected from 45 farmers categorized into three groups based on land holdings (below 1 ha, 1-2 ha, and 2+ ha), the research analyzes cost structures, returns, and profitability patterns for the agricultural year 2024-25. A three-stage stratified random sampling technique was employed to select farmers from three villages: Majharia, Sonbarsa, and Dalsagar. The study reveals that average paddy yield was 53 quintals per hectare, with gross income averaging ?131,300 per hectare. Cost of cultivation averaged ?45,058 per hectare across all farm categories. Net income showed significant variation across farm sizes, ranging from ?40,967 per hectare for marginal farms to ?128,082 per hectare for large farms. The overall output- input ratios were 3.61, 3.02, and 2.89 for Cost A, Cost B, and Cost C respectively, indicating profitable cultivation across all farm categories. The study demonstrates that paddy cultivation is economically viable in  the region, with larger farms showing higher absolute profits due to economies of scale.

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