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Agricultural land price in Kolkata
One acre of farm land in Kolkata, West Bengal asks about ₹90 Lakhs (October 2026), and half of the farms for sale ask between ₹36 Lakhs and ₹2.6 Crores an acre. From the asking prices of 26 farms of an acre or more listed for sale in Kolkata district. Land near a town or a main road asks more than remote dry land.
Typical asking price per acre
₹90 Lakhs
Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹36 Lakhs and ₹2.6 Crores an acre.
- Per hectare
- ₹2.22 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 Kolkata asks, by size
At the typical price of ₹90 Lakhs an acre, with the range half of the farms for sale ask.
| Land size | Typical price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 acre | ₹90 Lakhs | ₹36 Lakhs to ₹2.6 Crores |
| 2 acres | ₹1.8 Crores | ₹72 Lakhs to ₹5.2 Crores |
| 5 acres | ₹4.5 Crores | ₹1.8 Crores to ₹13 Crores |
| 10 acres | ₹9 Crores | ₹3.6 Crores to ₹26 Crores |
Another size? Value your land in Kolkata in acres, cents or hectares, and check a price you were offered.
Farm land prices near Kolkata
| District | Price per acre | Distance | Priced from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howrah | ₹87 Lakhs | about 4 km | Estimate |
| South 24 Parganas | ₹45 Lakhs | about 6 km | Own listings |
| North 24 Parganas | ₹55 Lakhs | about 20 km | Estimate |
| Hooghly | ₹26 Lakhs | about 36 km | Own listings |
| Purba Medinipur | ₹51 Lakhs | about 55 km | Estimate |
| Purba Bardhaman | ₹22 Lakhs | about 90 km | Own listings |
Distances are between district centres, in a straight line.
Soil, water and crops in Kolkata
General notes for the district. Test your own soil and water before you buy or plant.
Rainfall a year
1500 to 1800 mm
Wetter than 77% of India's districts
Borewells go
50 to 120 ft
Shallower than 65% of India's districts
Water table
Stable
Stable groundwater levels
Canal water
Available
Extensive canal 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 120 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
- Vegetables
- Horticulture
Clayey Soil
Fertility
Moderate
pH 6 to 7.2, neutral
- Moderate moisture retention, well-drained
- Slightly alkaline, non-sodic
- Organic matter about 3.5%
Moderate Nitrogen (N), moderate Phosphorus (P), Zinc (Zn)
Grows well
- Fruits
- Sugarcane
- Pulses
Main crops in Kolkata
- Rice
- Jute
- Groundnut
Rivers and surface water
Hooghly River & wetlands
Sources for the soil and water notes: ICAR, CGWB, WRD West Bengal.
Questions about land prices in Kolkata
What is the price of 1 acre of agricultural land in Kolkata?
About ₹90 Lakhs (October 2026). From the asking prices of 26 farms of an acre or more listed for sale in Kolkata district. Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹36 Lakhs and ₹2.6 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 Kolkata?
About ₹2.22 Crores a hectare (a hectare is 2.471 acres), going by the typical asking price of ₹90 Lakhs an acre. Small plots near a town are often priced higher per hectare than whole farms.
How is the farm land price in Kolkata worked out?
From the asking prices of 26 farms of an acre or more listed for sale in Kolkata 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 Kolkata?
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 Kolkata compare with nearby districts?
South 24 Parganas asks about ₹45 Lakhs an acre, Hooghly asks about ₹26 Lakhs an acre and Purba Bardhaman asks about ₹22 Lakhs an acre, against about ₹90 Lakhs in Kolkata (October 2026).
How do I sell farm land in Kolkata?
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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, Kolkata, October 2026” and link to this page.
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