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Agricultural land price in Birbhum
An acre of farm land in Birbhum, West Bengal is estimated to ask about ₹24 Lakhs (October 2026), and half of the farms for sale ask between ₹19 Lakhs and ₹72 Lakhs an acre. Too few farms are listed in Birbhum to price it on its own, so this is estimated from the nearest districts with farm prices: Purba Bardhaman, Bankura and Hooghly. Land near a town or a main road asks more than remote dry land.
Estimated asking price per acre
₹24 Lakhs
Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹19 Lakhs and ₹72 Lakhs an acre.
- Per hectare
- ₹59.31 Lakhs
- Priced from
- Estimate
Asking prices of farms for sale, not sale deeds or the government value. Refreshed October 2026.
What farm land in Birbhum asks, by size
At the estimated price of ₹24 Lakhs an acre, with the range half of the farms for sale ask.
| Land size | Typical price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 acre | ₹24 Lakhs | ₹19 Lakhs to ₹72 Lakhs |
| 2 acres | ₹48 Lakhs | ₹38 Lakhs to ₹1.44 Crores |
| 5 acres | ₹1.2 Crores | ₹95 Lakhs to ₹3.6 Crores |
| 10 acres | ₹2.4 Crores | ₹1.9 Crores to ₹7.2 Crores |
Another size? Value your land in Birbhum in acres, cents or hectares, and check a price you were offered.
Farm land prices near Birbhum
| District | Price per acre | Distance | Priced from |
|---|---|---|---|
| DumkaJharkhand | ₹16 Lakhs | about 49 km | Estimate |
| Paschim Bardhaman | ₹15 Lakhs | about 60 km | Estimate |
| JamtaraJharkhand | ₹20 Lakhs | about 74 km | Estimate |
| Murshidabad | ₹15 Lakhs | about 82 km | Estimate |
| Purba Bardhaman | ₹22 Lakhs | about 82 km | Own listings |
| PakurJharkhand | ₹49 Lakhs | about 86 km | State listings |
Distances are between district centres, in a straight line.
Soil, water and crops in Birbhum
General notes for the district. Test your own soil and water before you buy or plant.
Rainfall a year
1200 to 1500 mm
Wetter than 66% of India's districts
Borewells go
60 to 140 ft
Shallower than 62% of India's districts
Water table
Falling
Moderate groundwater depletion due to irrigation
Canal water
Available
Well-developed canal irrigation
How deep the water is
Typical depth to water for each kind of well, in feet below the ground.
Open well15 to 40 ft
Borewell60 to 140 ft
Tube well120 to 250 ft
Loamy Soil
Fertility
High
pH 5.5 to 7.2, acidic
- Well-drained, retains good moisture
- Slightly acidic, non-sodic
- Organic matter about 3.5%
High Nitrogen (N), moderate Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K)
Grows well
- Paddy
- Mustard
- Vegetables
- Oilseeds
Clayey Soil
Fertility
Moderate
pH 6.5 to 7.8, neutral
- Moderate moisture retention, fertile
- Slightly acidic, non-sodic
- Organic matter about 3.5%
Moderate Nitrogen (N), moderate Phosphorus (P), Boron (B)
Grows well
- Wheat
- Sugarcane
- Pulses
Main crops in Birbhum
- Rice
- Potato
- Wheat
Rivers and surface water
Ajay & Mayurakshi Rivers
Sources for the soil and water notes: ICAR, CGWB, WRD West Bengal.
Questions about land prices in Birbhum
What is the price of 1 acre of agricultural land in Birbhum?
About ₹24 Lakhs (October 2026). Too few farms are listed in Birbhum to price it on its own, so this is estimated from the nearest districts with farm prices: Purba Bardhaman, Bankura and Hooghly. Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹19 Lakhs and ₹72 Lakhs 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 Birbhum?
About ₹59.31 Lakhs a hectare (a hectare is 2.471 acres), going by the typical asking price of ₹24 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 Birbhum worked out?
Too few farms are listed in Birbhum to price it on its own, so this is estimated from the nearest districts with farm prices: Purba Bardhaman, Bankura and Hooghly. 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 Birbhum?
No. The circle rate is set by the West Bengal 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 Birbhum compare with nearby districts?
Purba Bardhaman asks about ₹22 Lakhs an acre and Pakur (Jharkhand) asks about ₹49 Lakhs an acre, against about ₹24 Lakhs in Birbhum (October 2026).
How do I sell farm land in Birbhum?
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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, Birbhum, October 2026” and link to this page.
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