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Agricultural land price in Tenkasi
One acre of farm land in Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu asks about ₹12 Lakhs (October 2026), and half of the farms for sale ask between ₹9.3 Lakhs and ₹28 Lakhs an acre. From the asking prices of 40 farms listed for sale in Tirunelveli district, which Tenkasi was part of until recently and where most of its land is still listed. Land near a town or a main road asks more than remote dry land.
Typical asking price per acre
₹12 Lakhs
Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹9.3 Lakhs and ₹28 Lakhs an acre.
- Per cent
- ₹12,000
- Per hectare
- ₹29.65 Lakhs
- Priced from
- From Tirunelveli
Asking prices of farms for sale, not sale deeds or the government value. Refreshed October 2026.
What farm land in Tenkasi asks, by size
At the typical price of ₹12 Lakhs an acre, with the range half of the farms for sale ask.
| Land size | Typical price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 acre | ₹12 Lakhs | ₹9.3 Lakhs to ₹28 Lakhs |
| 2 acres | ₹24 Lakhs | ₹18.6 Lakhs to ₹56 Lakhs |
| 5 acres | ₹60 Lakhs | ₹46.5 Lakhs to ₹1.4 Crores |
| 10 acres | ₹1.2 Crores | ₹93 Lakhs to ₹2.8 Crores |
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Farm land prices near Tenkasi
| District | Price per acre | Distance | Priced from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramanathapuram | ₹11 Lakhs | about 21 km | Own listings |
| Tirunelveli | ₹12 Lakhs | about 50 km | Own listings |
| PathanamthittaKerala | ₹51 Lakhs | about 70 km | Own listings |
| Virudhunagar | ₹23 Lakhs | about 76 km | Own listings |
| Thoothukkudi | ₹15 Lakhs | about 80 km | Own listings |
| Kanniyakumari | ₹65 Lakhs | about 87 km | Own listings |
Distances are between district centres, in a straight line.
Soil, water and crops in Tenkasi
General notes for the district. Test your own soil and water before you buy or plant.
Rainfall a year
750 to 1200 mm
Drier than 66% of India's districts
Borewells go
100 to 200 ft
Deeper than 48% of India's districts
Water table
Up and down
Water table is stable but fluctuates in dry seasons
Canal water
Available
Canal-fed irrigation available in parts
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
Black Soil
Fertility
High
pH 7.5 to 8.5, alkaline
- Retains moisture, slow drainage
- Low salinity, slightly sodic in patches
- Organic matter about 2.5%
High Nitrogen (N), moderate Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), good Zinc (Zn), Iron (Fe)
Grows well
- Cotton
- Pulses
- Sorghum
- Maize
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), low Phosphorus (P), high Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Boron (B)
Grows well
- Oilseeds
- Vegetables
- Groundnut
- Coconut
Main crops in Tenkasi
- Coconut
- Rice
- Sugarcane
Rivers and surface water
Thamirabarani River (perennial), moderate surface water
Sources for the soil and water notes: TN Agri Dept, CGWB, WRD TN.
Questions about land prices in Tenkasi
What is the price of 1 acre of agricultural land in Tenkasi?
About ₹12 Lakhs (October 2026). From the asking prices of 40 farms listed for sale in Tirunelveli district, which Tenkasi was part of until recently and where most of its land is still listed. Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹9.3 Lakhs and ₹28 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 Tenkasi?
About ₹12,000 a cent (100 cents make an acre), going by the typical asking price of ₹12 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 Tenkasi?
About ₹29.65 Lakhs a hectare (a hectare is 2.471 acres), going by the typical asking price of ₹12 Lakhs an acre. Small plots near a town are often priced higher per hectare than whole farms.
How is the farm land price in Tenkasi worked out?
From the asking prices of 40 farms listed for sale in Tirunelveli district, which Tenkasi was part of until recently and where most of its land is still listed. 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 guideline value of land in Tenkasi?
No. The guideline value is set by the Tamil Nadu registration department to work out stamp duty, and it is often different from what farms sell for. Check the official guideline value for your survey number before you register a sale.
How does Tenkasi compare with nearby districts?
Ramanathapuram asks about ₹11 Lakhs an acre, Tirunelveli asks about ₹12 Lakhs an acre and Pathanamthitta (Kerala) asks about ₹51 Lakhs an acre, against about ₹12 Lakhs in Tenkasi (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, Tenkasi, October 2026” and link to this page.
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