Ep 01 | How I bought 11.5 acres farmland? My Exact Checklist While Looking to Buy

After a year of visiting farmland across Karnataka, I finally found the one that felt right. But long before I found it, I had a list — a set of criteria I followed fairly strictly, not to find a "perfect" land, but simply so I wouldn't get emotionally carried away in the moment. In this video, I walk you through exactly what was on that list — soil type, ownership structure, budget, distance from Bangalore, slope, water access, road documentation, and more — and the real reasoning behind each one. It wasn't a rulebook. It was a framework. And in fact, the land I finally bought deviates from parts of this very list — which is exactly why I think it's worth sharing. 📍 *In this video:* ✅ Why red soil was completely non-negotiable for me ✅ Why I rejected any land with too many owners ✅ My actual budget and acreage target (₹1–1.5 Cr, 10+ acres) ✅ How my son's flute class helped me decide the distance from Bangalore ✅ Why I wanted sloped land instead of flat land ✅ Why a water body nearby was central to my farm's future ✅ Why documented road access in the Pahani was a strict requirement ✅ Why proximity to a village mattered for hiring a caretaker ✅ Why I wanted a forest nearby (hint: it's for the bees) ✅ The one thing I didn't screen for, and why --- 🎥 *Watch the previous episode:* My Dream Farm Begins — The Story Behind Anaganaga Natural Farms (   • My Dream Farm Begins | The Story Behind An...  ) 🎥 *Next Episode:* I'll take you through all the places I explored, and finally reveal why I chose Chitradurga specifically. (   • Ep 02 | I Visited 54 Farmlands in 1 Year. ...  ) --- 📍 *Chapters* 00:00 Introduction 01:35 Why Red Soil Was Non-Negotiable 03:25 Why I Rejected Multi-Owner Land 05:35 My Budget & Acreage Target 06:21 Deciding the Right Distance from Bangalore 08:17 Why I Wanted Sloped Land and a Water Body 10:21 Why Documented Road Access Was a Must 12:02 Why Proximity to a Village Mattered 12:44 Forest, Beekeeping & Chemical Farming Neighbors 14:01 My Advice for Anyone Starting Their Search --- This video shares my personal experience and general understanding from my own land-buying journey. Land records, classifications, and legal requirements can vary by property and location. This is not legal advice — always verify with the relevant authorities and qualified professionals before making any purchase. If you're planning to buy agricultural land, interested in natural farming, permaculture, or simply enjoy watching a real farm being built from the ground up — consider subscribing and joining this journey. Thank you for watching. See you in the next one. ❤️ --- *Hashtags* #Farmland #NaturalFarming #Permaculture #Chitradurga #Karnataka #FarmLife #AgriTourism #FarmJourney #DreamFarm #OrganicFarming #RedSoil #LandBuying #Bangalore #RuralLife #FarmVlog #WeekendFarmer #SustainableLiving #FarmlandInvestment #IndianFarmer #VillageLife *Keywords / Tags* farmland near bangalore, buying agricultural land karnataka, natural farming india, permaculture design, chitradurga farmland, red soil vs black soil, farmland non-negotiables, how to buy farmland in karnataka, weekend farming, agri tourism farm, farmland criteria checklist, land buying journey, farmland documentary, sustainable farming india, mud house construction, rainwater harvesting farm, single ownership land, pahani road access, farmland investment india, natural farm vlog