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Rampur Unique Weekly Cattle Market Offers Buffaloes Up To 1.5 Lakh Rupees
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News18•16-10-2026, 18:05
Rampur Unique Weekly Cattle Market Offers Buffaloes Up To 1.5 Lakh Rupees
- •The weekly cattle market in Khod village of Rampur district is approximately 100 years old and functions like a fair.
- •Buffaloes in this market are sold at prices ranging from 50,000 rupees to 1.5 lakh rupees based on their breed and milk yield.
- •Popular breeds like Haryana Murrah and Parua are in high demand and can yield between 13 to 15 liters of milk per day.
- •Cattle rearers and traders from Moradabad Haldwani Bareilly and hilly areas visit this market to buy and sell animals.
Key Questions Answered
The cattle market in Khod village, Rampur, is approximately 100 years old and operates weekly. Animal movement and trading take place from around 7 AM until 4 PM, with roughly 150 to 200 buffaloes bought and sold each week.
The market trades several breeds including Haryana, Murrah, Parua, and indigenous cattle. Prices generally range from 50,000 rupees for the cheapest buffalo up to 1.5 lakh rupees for high-milking breeds, while Parua buffaloes can reach between 1.15 lakh and 1.70 lakh rupees.
Certain good-breed buffaloes like the Haryana and Parua breeds can yield up to 15 liters of milk in a day. Additionally, a well-cared-for Murrah buffalo can produce around 13 liters of milk daily.
