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Farmhouse & Farmland Infographics

The numbers, units, distances and rules behind a farmland purchase near Delhi - each drawn from a named source or a standard conversion, and free to reference.

01

What One Bigha Really Costs

Year-one cost of a 1,008 sq yd farm at a Noida farmhouse community, built from the developer's published rate, registry estimate, set-up budget and maintenance.

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Infographic · True Cost

What One Bigha Really Costs in Year One

≈ ₹1.32 Cr

Land · 1,008 yd² × ₹9,750 ₹98.3 L · 74%
Farm set-up (₹30–35 L, midpoint) ₹32.5 L · 25%
Registry (Developer-Quoted) ₹1.4 L · 1%
Maintenance, year one ₹30,000 · 0%

Illustrative, based on a published base rate, a registry estimate, set-up budget and maintenance. Excludes corner-plot premium (+10%) and any construction beyond the farm set-up.

02

How Big Is a Bigha?

Kanal, bigha, acre and hectare drawn to scale: 1 kanal = 605 sq yd, 1 bigha (as sold in Noida farm communities) = 1,008 sq yd, 1 acre = 4,840 sq yd, 1 hectare = 11,960 sq yd.

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Infographic · Land Units

How Big Is a Bigha, Really?

Drawn to scale

1 kanal

605 yd²

1 bigha

1,008 yd²

1 acre

4,840 yd²

1 hectare

11,960 yd²

1 kanal - Haryana unit · ⅛ acre

1 bigha - As sold in Noida farm communities

1 acre - ≈ 4.8 bighas · 8 kanal

1 hectare - ≈ 2.47 acres

Bigha size varies by district - always confirm the unit in square yards on the sale deed. Convert any unit

03

How Far Each Corridor Is from Delhi

Noida and Faridabad sit about 30 km from central Delhi, Greater Noida about 45 km, Sohna about 55 km and the Jewar airport belt about 75 km - with each corridor's published rates.

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Infographic · Distance

How Far Each Corridor Is from Delhi

Approx. road km from central Delhi

0 20 40 60 80 Delhi

Noida

≈30 km

Faridabad

≈30 km

Greater Noida

≈45 km

Sohna

≈55 km

Yamuna Expressway

≈75 km

Noida

₹6,000–₹9,750/yd²

Faridabad

Rates not published

Greater Noida

Rates not published

Sohna & Delhi–Mumbai Expressway

Rates not published

Yamuna Expressway & Jewar

₹23,000–₹24,990/yd²

Distances are approximate. Rates are the range published by register projects in each corridor (checked 4 Oct 2026).

04

The Infrastructure Behind Farmland Demand

Yamuna Expressway (2012), Eastern Peripheral Expressway (2018), Noida International Airport foundation (2021) and the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway Sohna–Dausa stretch (2023).

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Infographic · Infrastructure

The Roads and Runways Behind Farmland Demand

  1. 2012

    Yamuna Expressway opens

    Greater Noida to Agra - opened up the corridor that now leads to Jewar.

    Yamuna Expressway & Jewar

  2. 2018

    Eastern Peripheral Expressway opens

    Ring road linking the Yamuna Expressway side with Ghaziabad and Sonipat.

    Greater Noida

  3. 2021

    Noida International Airport - foundation stone

    Airport at Jewar; commissioning is phased - check current status.

    Yamuna Expressway & Jewar

  4. 2023

    Delhi–Mumbai Expressway: Sohna–Dausa stretch opens

    Brought Alwar-district farm communities within driving range of Gurugram.

    Sohna & Delhi–Mumbai Expressway

  5. Next

    Ongoing: Faridabad–Jewar connector, airport phases

    Under development - timelines change; treat marketing dates with caution.

    Faridabad

Infrastructure supports demand but does not guarantee price rises. Verify the current status of any project a seller cites.

05

Four Ways to Invest in Farmland

Land bank, weekend farmhouse, orchard and food, or a phased plan - the steps, effort and typical corridor for each.

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02

Weekend Farmhouse

Build within permitted coverage and use it.

  1. Buy
  2. Land-use permission
  3. Build
  4. Weekends

Highest use value; budget 30–50% over land for the build.

Often suits: Noida

03

Orchard & Food

Plant fruit trees or a kitchen farm.

  1. Buy
  2. Soil & Water Test
  3. Plant
  4. Harvest from yr 3–5

Slow to mature; low upkeep once established.

Often suits: Greater Noida

06

Farmland Rules in UP, Haryana and Rajasthan

Who can buy, which revenue record proves ownership, and the permission needed to build - Section 80 in UP, farmhouse norms / CLU in Haryana, Section 90-A in Rajasthan.

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Infographic · Rules

Three States, Three Rulebooks

NRIs & OCIs cannot buy farmland in any of them

Uttar Pradesh

Noida · Greater Noida · Jewar

Who Can Buy
Resident Indians; no farmer status needed (holding limits apply)
Ownership Record
Khatauni, by khasra number
To Build a House
Section 80 declaration (UP Revenue Code, 2006)
Watch For
Floodplain land; authority-notified khasras

Haryana

Faridabad · Sohna · Palwal

Who Can Buy
Resident Indians; no farmer status needed (ceiling laws apply)
Ownership Record
Jamabandi; khewat / khasra numbers
To Build a House
State farmhouse norms; CLU in controlled areas
Watch For
Aravali PLPA / forest-recorded land

Rajasthan

Alwar · Delhi–Mumbai Expressway

Who Can Buy
Resident Indians; check state conditions
Ownership Record
Jamabandi
To Build a House
Conversion under Section 90-A, Rajasthan Land Revenue Act
Watch For
Unconverted land sold as "farmhouse plots"

General information, not legal advice. Rules are applied parcel by parcel - confirm with a local revenue lawyer. Read the full chapter

07

The Farmland Buying Journey

Eight steps from budget to mutation - typically two to eight months end to end.

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Infographic · Process

From First Visit to Mutation in Your Name

Typically 2–8 months

  1. 01

    Set Goal & All-In Budget

    Land + ~8% fees + set-up. Decide: weekend use, land bank or farm income.

  2. 02

    Shortlist a Corridor

    Match drive time and holding period to Noida, Faridabad, Sohna or the Jewar belt.

  3. 03

    Visit - twice

    Walk the boundary, approach road and water. Go once in the monsoon.

  4. 04

    Verify the Record

    Seller on the latest khatauni / jamabandi, 30-year title chain, encumbrance.

  5. 05

    Check Zoning Red Flags

    Floodplain, acquisition notices, PLPA / forest status, legal access.

  6. 06

    Agreement & Token

    Pay a token only after documents check out, with conditions in writing.

  7. 07

    Stamp Duty & Registry

    On the higher of deal value and circle rate, at the sub-registrar.

  8. 08

    Mutation & Land Use

    Mutation into your name, then Section 80 / CLU / 90-A before building.

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