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Agricultural land price in Hooghly
One acre of farm land in Hooghly, West Bengal asks about ₹26 Lakhs (October 2026), and half of the farms for sale ask between ₹22 Lakhs and ₹1.5 Crores an acre. From the asking prices of 11 farms of an acre or more listed for sale in Hooghly district. Land near a town or a main road asks more than remote dry land.
Typical asking price per acre
₹26 Lakhs
Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹22 Lakhs and ₹1.5 Crores an acre.
- Per hectare
- ₹64.25 Lakhs
- Priced from
- Own listings
Asking prices of farms for sale, not sale deeds or the government value. Refreshed October 2026.
What farm land in Hooghly asks, by size
At the typical price of ₹26 Lakhs an acre, with the range half of the farms for sale ask.
| Land size | Typical price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 acre | ₹26 Lakhs | ₹22 Lakhs to ₹1.5 Crores |
| 2 acres | ₹52 Lakhs | ₹44 Lakhs to ₹3 Crores |
| 5 acres | ₹1.3 Crores | ₹1.1 Crores to ₹7.5 Crores |
| 10 acres | ₹2.6 Crores | ₹2.2 Crores to ₹15 Crores |
Another size? Value your land in Hooghly in acres, cents or hectares, and check a price you were offered.
Farm land prices near Hooghly
| District | Price per acre | Distance | Priced from |
|---|---|---|---|
| North 24 Parganas | ₹55 Lakhs | about 23 km | Estimate |
| Kolkata | ₹90 Lakhs | about 36 km | Own listings |
| Howrah | ₹87 Lakhs | about 37 km | Estimate |
| South 24 Parganas | ₹45 Lakhs | about 42 km | Own listings |
| Nadia | ₹1.2 Crores | about 57 km | Estimate |
| Purba Bardhaman | ₹22 Lakhs | about 66 km | Own listings |
Distances are between district centres, in a straight line.
Soil, water and crops in Hooghly
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
50 to 150 ft
Shallower than 62% of India's districts
Water table
Falling
Moderate groundwater depletion due to irrigation
Canal water
Available
Major canal-fed irrigation
How deep the water is
Typical depth to water for each kind of well, in feet below the ground.
Open well10 to 30 ft
Borewell50 to 150 ft
Tube well100 to 200 ft
Alluvial Soil
Fertility
High
pH 6.2 to 7.5, neutral
- High moisture retention, highly fertile
- Slightly alkaline, non-sodic
- Organic matter about 3.8%
High Nitrogen (N), moderate Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Iron (Fe)
Grows well
- Paddy
- Jute
- Sugarcane
- Vegetables
Sandy Loam
Fertility
Moderate
pH 6 to 7.5, neutral
- Well-drained, retains moisture
- Slightly alkaline, non-sodic
- Organic matter about 3.5%
Moderate Nitrogen (N), moderate Phosphorus (P), Zinc (Zn)
Grows well
- Pulses
- Mustard
- Maize
Main crops in Hooghly
- Potato
- Rice
- Jute
Rivers and surface water
Damodar & Hooghly Rivers
Sources for the soil and water notes: ICAR, CGWB, WRD West Bengal.
Questions about land prices in Hooghly
What is the price of 1 acre of agricultural land in Hooghly?
About ₹26 Lakhs (October 2026). From the asking prices of 11 farms of an acre or more listed for sale in Hooghly district. Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹22 Lakhs and ₹1.5 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 Hooghly?
About ₹64.25 Lakhs a hectare (a hectare is 2.471 acres), going by the typical asking price of ₹26 Lakhs an acre. Small plots near a town are often priced higher per hectare than whole farms.
How is the farm land price in Hooghly worked out?
From the asking prices of 11 farms of an acre or more listed for sale in Hooghly 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 circle rate of land in Hooghly?
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 Hooghly compare with nearby districts?
Kolkata asks about ₹90 Lakhs an acre, South 24 Parganas asks about ₹45 Lakhs an acre and Purba Bardhaman asks about ₹22 Lakhs an acre, against about ₹26 Lakhs in Hooghly (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, Hooghly, October 2026” and link to this page.
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