Farm land prices, October 2026

Agricultural land price in East Jaintia Hills

An acre of farm land in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya is estimated to ask about ₹32 Lakhs (October 2026), and half of the farms for sale ask between ₹13 Lakhs and ₹1.1 Crores an acre. Too few farms are listed in East Jaintia Hills to price it on its own, so this is estimated from the nearest districts with farm prices: Karimganj (Assam), Cachar (Assam) and Dima Hasao (Assam). Land near a town or a main road asks more than remote dry land.

Estimated asking price per acre

₹32 Lakhs

Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹13 Lakhs and ₹1.1 Crores an acre.

Per hectare
₹79.07 Lakhs
Priced from
Estimate

Asking prices of farms for sale, not sale deeds or the government value. Refreshed October 2026.

What farm land in East Jaintia Hills asks, by size

At the estimated price of ₹32 Lakhs an acre, with the range half of the farms for sale ask.

Farm land asking price in East Jaintia Hills by land size
Land sizeTypical priceTypical range
1 acre₹32 Lakhs₹13 Lakhs to ₹1.1 Crores
2 acres₹64 Lakhs₹26 Lakhs to ₹2.2 Crores
5 acres₹1.6 Crores₹65 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Crores
10 acres₹3.2 Crores₹1.3 Crores to ₹11 Crores

Another size? Value your land in East Jaintia Hills in acres, cents or hectares, and check a price you were offered.

Farm land prices near East Jaintia Hills

Farm land price per acre in the districts nearest East Jaintia Hills
DistrictPrice per acreDistance
West Jaintia Hills₹32 Lakhsabout 20 km
East Khasi Hills₹34 Lakhsabout 54 km
KarimganjAssam₹32 Lakhsabout 55 km
CacharAssam₹32 Lakhsabout 63 km
Dima HasaoAssam₹32 Lakhsabout 70 km
Ri Bhoi₹30 Lakhsabout 77 km

Distances are between district centres, in a straight line.

Soil, water and crops in East Jaintia Hills

General notes for the district. Test your own soil and water before you buy or plant.

Rainfall a year

2300 to 4000 mm

Wetter than 96% of India's districts

Borewells go

50 to 100 ft

Shallower than 75% of India's districts

Water table

Falling

Groundwater stable, minor depletion in dry season

Canal water

Available

No major canal-fed irrigation

How deep the water is

Typical depth to water for each kind of well, in feet below the ground.

Open well5 to 20 ft

Borewell50 to 100 ft

Tube well100 to 200 ft

Lateritic Soil

Fertility

Low

pH 4.8 to 6, acidic

  • Moderate moisture retention, slow drainage
  • Acidic, low salinity
  • Organic matter about 3%

Moderate Nitrogen (N), high Phosphorus (P), Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn)

Grows well

  • Tea
  • Ginger
  • Orange

Clayey Loam

Fertility

Moderate

pH 5.5 to 6.5, acidic

  • High moisture retention, poor drainage
  • Slightly acidic, non-sodic
  • Organic matter about 3.2%

Moderate Nitrogen (N), good Phosphorus (P), moderate Magnesium (Mg)

Grows well

  • Betel leaf
  • Pulses
  • Maize

Main crops in East Jaintia Hills

  • Rice
  • Maize
  • Sweet potato

Rivers and surface water

Myntdu & Kupli Rivers, seasonal streams

Sources for the soil and water notes: ICAR, CGWB, WRD Meghalaya.

Questions about land prices in East Jaintia Hills

What is the price of 1 acre of agricultural land in East Jaintia Hills?

About ₹32 Lakhs (October 2026). Too few farms are listed in East Jaintia Hills to price it on its own, so this is estimated from the nearest districts with farm prices: Karimganj (Assam), Cachar (Assam) and Dima Hasao (Assam). Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹13 Lakhs and ₹1.1 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 East Jaintia Hills?

About ₹79.07 Lakhs a hectare (a hectare is 2.471 acres), going by the typical asking price of ₹32 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 East Jaintia Hills worked out?

Too few farms are listed in East Jaintia Hills to price it on its own, so this is estimated from the nearest districts with farm prices: Karimganj (Assam), Cachar (Assam) and Dima Hasao (Assam). 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 East Jaintia Hills?

No. The circle rate is set by the Meghalaya 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 East Jaintia Hills compare with nearby districts?

Karimganj (Assam) asks about ₹32 Lakhs an acre, Cachar (Assam) asks about ₹32 Lakhs an acre and Dima Hasao (Assam) asks about ₹32 Lakhs an acre, against about ₹32 Lakhs in East Jaintia Hills (October 2026).

How do I sell farm land in East Jaintia Hills?

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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, East Jaintia Hills, October 2026” and link to this page.

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