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Circle rate in Defari, Manali (2026-27)

For 2026-27, land in Defari (Manali) within 100 m of an other road has a circle rate of ₹6.4 lakh per bigha (₹32,173 per biswa).

Road and distancePer bighaPer biswaPer sq ftPer sq m
Other road, within 100 m₹6.4 lakh₹32,173₹74₹795
Other road, beyond 100 m₹3.2 lakh₹16,066₹37₹397

Source: NGDRS Manali CircleRatesManali26.pdf, 2026-27, page 2 · checked by Pahadi Zameen 2026-09-30.

What is the circle rate in Defari?

For 2026-27, land in Defari (Manali) within 100 m of an other road has a circle rate of ₹6.4 lakh per bigha (₹32,173 per biswa).

How is stamp duty worked out?

Duty is charged on the higher of the deal price and the circle value. 1 bigha here has a circle value of ₹6.4 lakh; stamp duty and registration on that come to about ₹51,476 for a man and ₹38,607 for a woman buyer.

Is the circle rate the market price?

No. It is the government’s minimum value. In many parts of Himachal, especially near towns, land sells for several times the circle rate; the real price depends on road access, water, the view and clean records.

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