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Agricultural land price in Purnia
An acre of farm land in Purnia, Bihar is estimated to ask about ₹66 Lakhs (October 2026), and half of the farms for sale ask between ₹36 Lakhs and ₹1.3 Crores an acre. Too few farms are listed in Purnia to price it on its own, so this is the typical asking price of 40 farms for sale across Bihar. Land near a town or a main road asks more than remote dry land.
Estimated asking price per acre
₹66 Lakhs
Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹36 Lakhs and ₹1.3 Crores an acre.
- Per hectare
- ₹1.63 Crores
- Priced from
- State listings
Asking prices of farms for sale, not sale deeds or the government value. Refreshed October 2026.
What farm land in Purnia asks, by size
At the estimated price of ₹66 Lakhs an acre, with the range half of the farms for sale ask.
| Land size | Typical price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 acre | ₹66 Lakhs | ₹36 Lakhs to ₹1.3 Crores |
| 2 acres | ₹1.32 Crores | ₹72 Lakhs to ₹2.6 Crores |
| 5 acres | ₹3.3 Crores | ₹1.8 Crores to ₹6.5 Crores |
| 10 acres | ₹6.6 Crores | ₹3.6 Crores to ₹13 Crores |
Another size? Value your land in Purnia in acres, cents or hectares, and check a price you were offered.
Farm land prices near Purnia
| District | Price per acre | Distance | Priced from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katihar | ₹66 Lakhs | about 28 km | State listings |
| Araria | ₹31 Lakhs | about 39 km | Estimate |
| Kishanganj | ₹66 Lakhs | about 54 km | State listings |
| SahebganjJharkhand | ₹49 Lakhs | about 62 km | State listings |
| Uttar DinajpurWest Bengal | ₹34 Lakhs | about 68 km | Estimate |
| Madhepura | ₹66 Lakhs | about 70 km | State listings |
Distances are between district centres, in a straight line.
Soil, water and crops in Purnia
General notes for the district. Test your own soil and water before you buy or plant.
Rainfall a year
1300 to 1650 mm
Wetter than 73% of India's districts
Borewells go
100 to 200 ft
Deeper than 48% of India's districts
Water table
Up and down
Water table fluctuates seasonally but remains stable.
Canal water
Limited
Some minor canal-fed irrigation, groundwater heavily relied on.
How deep the water is
Typical depth to water for each kind of well, in feet below the ground.
Open well10 to 30 ft
Borewell100 to 200 ft
Tube well200 to 350 ft
Alluvial Soil
Fertility
High
pH 6.5 to 7.5, neutral
- Moderate moisture retention, good drainage
- Low salinity, non-sodic
- Organic matter about 2.8%
High Nitrogen (N), moderate Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Zinc (Zn), moderate Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg)
Grows well
- Paddy
- Maize
- Wheat
- Pulses
- Jute
Sandy Loam
Fertility
Moderate
pH 6 to 7.2, neutral
- Low moisture retention, fast drainage
- Low salinity, non-sodic
- Organic matter about 1.8%
Moderate Nitrogen (N), moderate Phosphorus (P), good Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Boron (B)
Grows well
- Vegetables
- Oilseeds
- Fruits (banana
- Guava)
Main crops in Purnia
- Jute
- Rice
- Maize
Rivers and surface water
Mahananda River (perennial), good surface water availability.
Sources for the soil and water notes: Bihar Agri Dept, CGWB, WRD Bihar.
Questions about land prices in Purnia
What is the price of 1 acre of agricultural land in Purnia?
About ₹66 Lakhs (October 2026). Too few farms are listed in Purnia to price it on its own, so this is the typical asking price of 40 farms for sale across Bihar. Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹36 Lakhs and ₹1.3 Crores an acre; a tar road, reliable water and clear papers push a farm towards the top.
What is the price of 1 hectare of farm land in Purnia?
About ₹1.63 Crores a hectare (a hectare is 2.471 acres), going by the typical asking price of ₹66 Lakhs an acre, an estimate. Small plots near a town are often priced higher per hectare than whole farms.
How is the farm land price in Purnia worked out?
Too few farms are listed in Purnia to price it on its own, so this is the typical asking price of 40 farms for sale across Bihar. For each district Gmore takes the middle asking price per acre of farms of an acre or more listed for sale, and the range that half of them ask. Older listings are brought up to today's prices. These are asking prices, so sellers often accept a little less.
Is this the circle rate of land in Purnia?
No. The circle rate is set by the Bihar registration department to work out stamp duty, and it is often different from what farms sell for. Check the official circle rate for your survey number before you register a sale.
How does Purnia compare with nearby districts?
Katihar asks about ₹66 Lakhs an acre, Kishanganj asks about ₹66 Lakhs an acre and Sahebganj (Jharkhand) asks about ₹49 Lakhs an acre, against about ₹66 Lakhs in Purnia (October 2026).
How do I sell farm land in Purnia?
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Asking prices of farms of an acre or more listed for sale, not registered sale prices or the government value. Older listings are brought up to today's prices. Refreshed in October 2026. Using these figures? Please cite them as “Gmore, Farm land prices, Purnia, October 2026” and link to this page.
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