Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Long Melon (Kakri) market prices in the state of West Bengal. Check the latest report on price trends across various districts and individual markets of West Bengal.
| Commodity | Long Melon (Kakri) |
| Average Price | ₹840 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹520 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹2,000 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in West Bengal.
According to latest info, the average price of Long Melon (Kakri) in West Bengal is ₹840 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹520 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹2,000 /quintal. Live prices of Long Melon (Kakri) from various districts of West Bengal are listed below.
This data was last updated on 12 January 2013.
Note: Extremely high or low prices may be due to mandi data-entry errors. Use the 'Average Price' for accurate estimates.
| Date | Districts | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2013 | Kolkata | Sealdah Koley Market | Long Melon (Kakri) | OtherFAQ | ₹1,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 07/07/2011 | Cooch Behar | Toofanganj | Long Melon (Kakri) | OtherFAQ | ₹580 | ₹630 | ₹600 |
| 09/02/2011 | Cooch Behar | Coochbehar | Long Melon (Kakri) | OtherFAQ | ₹600 | ₹700 | ₹650 |
| 02/07/2009 | Cooch Behar | Haldibari | Long Melon (Kakri) | OtherFAQ | ₹700 | ₹800 | ₹750 |
| 06/08/2007 | Purba Medinipur | Egra/Contai | Long Melon (Kakri) | OtherFAQ | ₹520 | ₹620 | ₹600 |
6-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Based on 6 years of data, Long Melon (Kakri) prices in West Bengal typically peak in January (about 16% above the annual average) and bottom out in May (roughly 18% below). Historically, selling around January has fetched better rates.
Record monthly average (high)
₹2,013/quintal
August 2011
Highest single-day price
₹3,200/quintal
August 2011 · Sealdah Koley Market
Record monthly average (low)
₹670/quintal
May 2009
Historical data for West Bengal (since 2007) shows Long Melon (Kakri) peaked in August 2011 at a monthly average of ₹2,013/quintal. At the other extreme, May 2009 saw prices fall to an average of ₹670/quintal.
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 2012 | ₹1,757 | ▲ 89.9% |
| September 2011 | ₹925 | ▼ 14.6% |
| September 2010 | ₹1,083 | — |
