Residential land.

Malayalam: പുരയിടം. 

Residential lands are dry lands approved for construction developments and do not fall under the following categories as per the Kerala Government law.

• Paddy Land.

In Malayalam: Nilam/നിലം  – കണ്ടം  – പാടം)

This type of land is listed in the Kerala Data Bank under the 2008 Act and is protected by strict laws.

•  Wetland

In Malayalam: Chathupp/ചതുപ്പ് ഭൂമി – വെള്ളക്കെട്ട് ഭൂമി.

Waterlogged areas are suitable for paddy or agricultural activities.

• Dry Agricultural Land 

In Malayalam:  Punchappadam – പുഞ്ചപ്പാടം 

Land utilised for agricultural production, without a watershed. Normally used for seasonal crops (പുഞ്ചപ്പാടം) or cultivating by manual water supply. 

These types of land are classified under the Kerala Land Utilisation Order (KLU).

(Disclaimer: The above definitions may change anytime by the government. This description was published on March 12, 2026.)