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Agricultural land price in Ernakulam
An acre of farm land in Ernakulam, Kerala is estimated to ask about ₹1.6 Crores (October 2026), and half of the farms for sale ask between ₹86 Lakhs and ₹2 Crores an acre. Too few farms are listed in Ernakulam to price it on its own, so this is estimated from the nearest districts with farm prices: Kottayam, Thrissur and Idukki. Land near a town or a main road asks more than remote dry land.
Estimated asking price per acre
₹1.6 Crores
Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹86 Lakhs and ₹2 Crores an acre.
- Per cent
- ₹1.6 Lakhs
- Per hectare
- ₹3.95 Crores
- Priced from
- Estimate
Asking prices of farms for sale, not sale deeds or the government value. Refreshed October 2026.
What farm land in Ernakulam asks, by size
At the estimated price of ₹1.6 Crores an acre, with the range half of the farms for sale ask.
| Land size | Typical price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 acre | ₹1.6 Crores | ₹86 Lakhs to ₹2 Crores |
| 2 acres | ₹3.2 Crores | ₹1.72 Crores to ₹4 Crores |
| 5 acres | ₹8 Crores | ₹4.3 Crores to ₹10 Crores |
| 10 acres | ₹16 Crores | ₹8.6 Crores to ₹20 Crores |
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Farm land prices near Ernakulam
| District | Price per acre | Distance | Priced from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kottayam | ₹59 Lakhs | about 50 km | Own listings |
| Alappuzha | ₹19 Lakhs | about 56 km | Estimate |
| Thrissur | ₹1.2 Crores | about 59 km | Own listings |
| Idukki | ₹64 Lakhs | about 69 km | Own listings |
| Palakkad | ₹44 Lakhs | about 93 km | Own listings |
| Pathanamthitta | ₹51 Lakhs | about 99 km | Own listings |
Distances are between district centres, in a straight line.
Soil, water and crops in Ernakulam
General notes for the district. Test your own soil and water before you buy or plant.
Rainfall a year
3000 to 3500 mm
Wetter than 97% of India's districts
Borewells go
100 to 250 ft
Deeper than 88% of India's districts
Water table
Stable
Water table is stable but saline intrusion in coastal areas
Canal water
Available
Extensive canal-fed irrigation for paddy
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 250 ft
Tube well200 to 350 ft
Alluvial Soil
Fertility
High
pH 6 to 7.5, neutral
- Moderate moisture retention, well-drained
- Low salinity, non-sodic
- Organic matter about 2.8%
High Nitrogen (N), moderate Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), good Zinc (Zn), Iron (Fe)
Grows well
- Paddy
- Coconut
- Banana
- Pulses
Sandy Soil
Fertility
Moderate
pH 6.5 to 7.5, neutral
- Low moisture retention, fast drainage
- Low salinity, non-sodic
- Organic matter about 1.8%
Moderate Nitrogen (N), good Phosphorus (P), moderate Zinc (Zn), Iron (Fe)
Grows well
- Vegetables
- Tubers
- Cashew
- Fruits
Main crops in Ernakulam
- Coconut
- Tapioca
- Banana
Rivers and surface water
Periyar River, Arabian Sea coastline, backwaters
Sources for the soil and water notes: Kerala Agri Dept, CGWB, WRD Kerala.
Questions about land prices in Ernakulam
What is the price of 1 acre of agricultural land in Ernakulam?
About ₹1.6 Crores (October 2026). Too few farms are listed in Ernakulam to price it on its own, so this is estimated from the nearest districts with farm prices: Kottayam, Thrissur and Idukki. Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹86 Lakhs and ₹2 Crores an acre; a tar road, reliable water and clear papers push a farm towards the top.
What is the price of 1 cent of farm land in Ernakulam?
About ₹1.6 Lakhs a cent (100 cents make an acre), going by the typical asking price of ₹1.6 Crores an acre, an estimate. Small plots near a town are often priced higher per cent than whole farms.
What is the price of 1 hectare of farm land in Ernakulam?
About ₹3.95 Crores a hectare (a hectare is 2.471 acres), going by the typical asking price of ₹1.6 Crores 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 Ernakulam worked out?
Too few farms are listed in Ernakulam to price it on its own, so this is estimated from the nearest districts with farm prices: Kottayam, Thrissur and Idukki. 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 fair value of land in Ernakulam?
No. The fair value is set by the Kerala registration department to work out stamp duty, and it is often different from what farms sell for. Check the official fair value for your survey number before you register a sale.
How does Ernakulam compare with nearby districts?
Kottayam asks about ₹59 Lakhs an acre, Thrissur asks about ₹1.2 Crores an acre and Idukki asks about ₹64 Lakhs an acre, against about ₹1.6 Crores in Ernakulam (October 2026).
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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, Ernakulam, October 2026” and link to this page.
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