Makhana or gorgon nut (Euryale ferox) is an aquatic crop belongs to Nymphaeaceae family and is grown in some districts of north Bihar. The present study was conducted in two leading makhana producing districts, Darbhanaga and Madhubani of Bihar. The main objective of the investigation was to assess the costs and returns from cultivation of makhana in the study area. The results revealed that on an average the cost of cultivation of Makhana was estimated to be Rs. . The share of variable cost in total cost of cultivation was found % and remaining % was accounted for by fixed cost. | Economic analysis of Makhana cultivation in Darbhanga and Madhubani districts of Bihar India
