Is there land for sale in Lakshadweep?

Very little. Most land in Lakshadweep is government-owned or held under long-standing community tenure. Private land sales are rare and tightly regulated by the UT Administration.

Can outsiders buy land in Lakshadweep?

It depends on the island and UT Administration rules. Some islands have restrictions on non-resident ownership. Always check with the UT Administration before pursuing a land purchase.

What identifies a property in Lakshadweep?

Registered properties have a survey number and Patta (property record) maintained by the UT Administration. This is your proof of ownership.

Why is the land market so limited in Lakshadweep?

Lakshadweep is a small, sparsely populated archipelago. Most land is government-controlled or under customary community tenure. The UT prioritizes environmental conservation and the welfare of resident communities.

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Survey Numbers in Lakshadweep

Overview

Lakshadweep is a union territory with a very limited land market. Most land is held under customary tenure or registered ownership. The islands are sparsely populated, and the majority of land is either government-controlled or subject to community use. If you own land in Lakshadweep, it will have a record in the UT Administration's land registry, but sales and transfers are tightly controlled.

The UT Administration maintains land records for registered properties, but the system differs from mainland India. Be aware that Lakshadweep has restrictions on outsider land purchases and strict environmental regulations. 1acre's map search for Lakshadweep is coming—but available land for new transactions is minimal.

The Lakshadweep survey-number map is coming soon

We're building the interactive survey-number map for Lakshadweep. Get notified on WhatsApp — send us your district and we'll message you the moment it goes live.

One plot, many names — what ‘survey number’ means here

Survey Number

The identifier for a registered plot in Lakshadweep land records; maintained by the UT Administration.

Patta / Property Register

The primary record showing land ownership; issued by the UT Administration for private holdings.

Government Land

Land owned and managed by the UT Administration; not available for private purchase in most cases.

Outsider Restriction

Lakshadweep restricts land sales to non-residents in some islands; local ownership rules apply.

Which record, which portal — for what

Different tasks need different records and portals. Here is the map.

What you want to do

Record / term

Where — official & free

Find a survey number by location

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On the 1acre map — coming soon for this area

Contact UT Administration Land office

Lakshadweep UT Administration

Check ownership and land status before interest

Verify residency and eligibility

UT Administration / District office

Non-residents may have restrictions on land purchase

Request property record and survey details

UT Administration Land Records

Confirm survey number and boundaries for your island