Step-by-Step Guide to Building a House in Bihar and Jharkhand

Building a Home in Bihar or Jharkhand? Here’s everything you need to know – from planning to moving in.

Whether you’re constructing a modern home in Patna city or a traditional house in a village near Darbhanga, the journey from plot to house involves careful planning and execution.

While construction processes across India follow a similar path, the local rules, terrain, and cost structures in Bihar and Jharkhand make it essential to understand the region-specific requirements. This step-by-step guide will walk you through everything you need to know—so you can build with confidence, not confusion.

Step 1: Know Your Plot & Get It Verified

Before laying a single brick to construct your home:

• Ensure your plot is legally registered, properly demarcated, measured and free from any disputes.
  
• If you’re building in a municipal area like Patna, Ranchi, or Muzaffarpur, check zoning regulations, land use classification, and FAR (Floor Area Ratio).
  
• In rural or village areas, formal zoning may not apply, but do ensure proper access to roads, electricity, and water lines.
  

Tip: If you’re unsure about plot feasibility, our team at Houseyog can help you with basic site verification and suitability checks.

Step 2: Plan the Layout with an Architect

This is where your home starts to take shape on paper, before the actual construction begin.

• Work with a local architect or an online architect service like Houseyog to design your Vastu-compliant, budget-friendly floor plan.
  
• If you’re in a city like Patna, your plan will need to follow building bylaws and may need to be submitted for approval.
  
• In most villages, there’s no strict approval process, but a good plan ensures structural integrity and proper space usage.
  

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Step 3: Get Building Plan Approvals (If Required)

For municipal areas, you’ll typically need:

• Building plan approval from the municipal corporation (like PMC Patna or RMC Ranchi)
  
• No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) from electricity, water, and fire departments in some cases
  
• Sanction fees and online application via local portals (e.g., Patna BPAS Portal)
  

Not needed in most village areas, but it’s still good practice to keep your layout documented and follow the local building codes of Gram Panchayat/Jila Parishad.

Step 4: Budgeting and Estimation

A realistic budget is key to avoiding a mid-project cash crunch.

For near-accurate budgeting of the construction cost, break it down into:

• Design costs (architectural + structural + elevation)
  
• Construction costs – ₹1,200–₹1,800 per sq. ft. in Bihar/Jharkhand
  
• Material + labor breakdown
  
• Hidden costs like boring, gate, boundary wall, septic tank, etc.
  

Step 5: Choose the Right Contractor / Builder

When it comes to building a house, you have 3 options:

1. Turnkey contractor – handles everything from material to labour
   
2. Material + Labour contract – you buy materials, they build
   
3. Daily labour hiring – budget-friendly for small village homes, but needs supervision
   

Make sure to:

• Ask for a detailed quotation with material specifications
  
• Visit 1–2 of their completed projects
  
• Sign a basic agreement, even for village projects
  

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Step 6: Construction Begins (Foundation to Finish)

Typical construction stages:

1. Site marking & excavation
   
2. Foundation & plinth work
   
3. Brickwork and slab casting (G+1 or duplex)
   
4. Roofing, plastering, and flooring
   
5. Plumbing, wiring, and waterproofing
   
6. Painting and finishing
   

For small village homes (500–800 sq. ft.), the entire process takes 4–6 months. For duplex or larger houses, it may take 6–9 months.

We offer full site supervision and progress monitoring for projects in Bihar and Jharkhand.

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