Property in Murdeshwar: houses, plots and land
Murdeshwar is a coastal village in Bhatkal taluk, north of Bhatkal town on National Highway 66.
About Murdeshwar
Murdeshwar sits on the Arabian Sea in Bhatkal taluk, Uttara Kannada district, about 15 km north of Bhatkal town. It has a station on the Konkan Railway and lies on National Highway 66. Its beach draws visitors all year, and Netrani Island lies offshore.
What property you will find
- Houses and older family homes in the village.
- Plots, many on converted land near the highway.
- Farm and plantation land further inland.
- Shops, lodges and homestays near the beach and the highway, where visitors bring trade.
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Records and costs
- Village property is usually recorded in e-Swathu by the gram panchayat. See e-Khata in Karnataka.
- In a village the stamp duty surcharge is 3% of the duty, slightly more than in town. See Stamp duty and registration charges.
Near the sea
Land close to the beach can fall under the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), which limits what can be built near the water. Ask the seller and check with the planning office before buying land for a new building near the shore.
Buying from abroad
NRIs and OCIs can buy houses, flats, converted plots and commercial property in Murdeshwar, but not farm or plantation land. See Can NRIs buy property in Karnataka?
Questions people ask
Where is Murdeshwar?
In Bhatkal taluk, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, on the coast about 15 km north of Bhatkal town on National Highway 66.
Which property record applies in Murdeshwar?
Village property is usually recorded in e-Swathu by the gram panchayat.
Can I build near Murdeshwar beach?
Land near the sea may fall under the Coastal Regulation Zone, which limits building. Check with the planning office before you buy.