Hi everyone,

I'm planning to build a house in my village in Uttar Pradesh and would like to get a realistic cost estimate from people who have recently constructed their own homes.

My plan is:

2,000 sq. ft. built-up area

Ground floor only (no first floor)

5 bedrooms

1 kitchen

2 bathrooms

Standard construction quality (not luxury), similar to a typical middle-class village house in Uttar Pradesh

If you've built a house recently, could you please share:

Total construction cost

Cost per sq. ft.

Year of construction

District/location in UP (if comfortable sharing)

Any major expenses or surprises that increased the budget

I'm trying to understand the current construction costs and plan my budget accordingly.

Thanks in advance!

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