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Agricultural land price in Kottayam
One acre of farm land in Kottayam, Kerala asks about ₹59 Lakhs (October 2026), and half of the farms for sale ask between ₹28 Lakhs and ₹66 Lakhs an acre. From the asking prices of 10 farms of an acre or more listed for sale in Kottayam district. Land near a town or a main road asks more than remote dry land.
Typical asking price per acre
₹59 Lakhs
Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹28 Lakhs and ₹66 Lakhs an acre.
- Per cent
- ₹59,000
- Per hectare
- ₹1.46 Crores
- Priced from
- Own listings
Asking prices of farms for sale, not sale deeds or the government value. Refreshed October 2026.
What farm land in Kottayam asks, by size
At the typical price of ₹59 Lakhs an acre, with the range half of the farms for sale ask.
| Land size | Typical price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 acre | ₹59 Lakhs | ₹28 Lakhs to ₹66 Lakhs |
| 2 acres | ₹1.18 Crores | ₹56 Lakhs to ₹1.32 Crores |
| 5 acres | ₹2.95 Crores | ₹1.4 Crores to ₹3.3 Crores |
| 10 acres | ₹5.9 Crores | ₹2.8 Crores to ₹6.6 Crores |
Another size? Value your land in Kottayam in acres, cents or hectares, and check a price you were offered.
Farm land prices near Kottayam
| District | Price per acre | Distance | Priced from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alappuzha | ₹19 Lakhs | about 25 km | Estimate |
| Ernakulam | ₹1.6 Crores | about 50 km | Estimate |
| Pathanamthitta | ₹51 Lakhs | about 51 km | Own listings |
| Idukki | ₹64 Lakhs | about 53 km | Own listings |
| Kollam | ₹37 Lakhs | about 89 km | Estimate |
| RamanathapuramTamil Nadu | ₹11 Lakhs | about 105 km | Own listings |
Distances are between district centres, in a straight line.
Soil, water and crops in Kottayam
General notes for the district. Test your own soil and water before you buy or plant.
Rainfall a year
2000 to 3000 mm
Wetter than 87% of India's districts
Borewells go
100 to 200 ft
Deeper than 48% of India's districts
Water table
Stable
Water table is stable with high recharge potential
Canal water
Available
Canal-fed irrigation available for paddy farming
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
Lateritic Soil
Fertility
Low
pH 4.5 to 6, acidic
- High moisture retention, slow drainage
- Acidic, non-sodic
- Organic matter about 1.5%
Low Phosphorus (P), high Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Boron (B)
Grows well
- Rubber
- Coconut
- Banana
- Pepper
Alluvial Soil
Fertility
High
pH 5.5 to 7, acidic
- 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
- Pulses
- Vegetables
- Banana
Main crops in Kottayam
- Coconut
- Tapioca
- Rice
Rivers and surface water
Meenachil & Pamba Rivers, backwaters, high surface water
Sources for the soil and water notes: Kerala Agri Dept, CGWB, WRD Kerala.
Questions about land prices in Kottayam
What is the price of 1 acre of agricultural land in Kottayam?
About ₹59 Lakhs (October 2026). From the asking prices of 10 farms of an acre or more listed for sale in Kottayam district. Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹28 Lakhs and ₹66 Lakhs 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 Kottayam?
About ₹59,000 a cent (100 cents make an acre), going by the typical asking price of ₹59 Lakhs an acre. 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 Kottayam?
About ₹1.46 Crores a hectare (a hectare is 2.471 acres), going by the typical asking price of ₹59 Lakhs an acre. Small plots near a town are often priced higher per hectare than whole farms.
How is the farm land price in Kottayam worked out?
From the asking prices of 10 farms of an acre or more listed for sale in Kottayam district. 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 Kottayam?
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 Kottayam compare with nearby districts?
Pathanamthitta asks about ₹51 Lakhs an acre, Idukki asks about ₹64 Lakhs an acre and Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) asks about ₹11 Lakhs an acre, against about ₹59 Lakhs in Kottayam (October 2026).
How do I sell farm land in Kottayam?
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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, Kottayam, October 2026” and link to this page.
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