Top 10 Most Demanding Goat Breeds in India

The Black Bengal goat, native to West Bengal, is India's most prolific breed with a population of 276.61 lakhs. Small in size with short legs and a straight back, males weigh 32 kg and females 20 kg. 

The Marwari goat, found in Rajasthan's Marwar region,has a population of 50.41 lakh. They have black coarse hair, drooping ears, and short, pointed horns. Males weigh 33 kg, females 26 kg. 

Barbari goats are found in Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh. The goats have white fur with light brown spots and have a population of 47.59 lakhs.

Found in the Osmanabad district of Maharashtra, they have a population of 35.97 lakh. The adult male goat weighs 34 kg, while a female can weigh up to 32 kg.

The Jamunapari goat is native to Uttar Pradesh and are India's largest goat breed. Male and female Jamunapari goats weigh about 45 kg and 38 kg, respectively.

Sirohi goats, mainly found in Rajasthan and Gujarat, have a population of 19.52 lakh. Medium-sized with a compact body, the male goat weighs around 50 kg and females weigh 21 kg.

The Kanni Adu goat is native to Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram and Tirunelveli districts. It is one of India's tallest breeds. Reared for meat, its population is 14.45 lakhs.

Beetal goats are mainly found in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. It has a population of 12.34 lakh. Adult males weigh 59 kg, females weigh 35 kg.

The Malabari goat (Telicherry) is native to Kerala and has a population of 11.04 lakhs. They are bred for meat and milk and can vary in colour. Their skin is valued in the tanning industry.