Borewell & Water Connection Cost Estimator
Estimate drilling, casing, pump and electrical cost for a borewell — or a municipal water connection.
Inputs
ft
Casing & fittings
ft
₹/ ft
₹/ ft
₹/ ft
₹
₹ 8 Thousand
₹
₹ 5 Thousand
Estimated borewell cost
₹1,71,400
₹429 per ft all-in · 6.5" bore, 400 ft
Drilling
₹33,000
Suggested pump
5 HP
₹55,000
Casing
₹24,000
60 ft
Cost breakdown
- Drilling₹33,000 19.3%
- Pump & motor₹55,000 32.1%
- Casing pipe₹24,000 14%
- Cable₹26,400 15.4%
- Delivery pipe₹20,000 11.7%
- Panel₹8,000 4.7%
- Misc.₹5,000 2.9%
Drilling slabs
| Depth | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1–300 ft | ₹80/ft | ₹24,000 |
| 301–400 ft | ₹90/ft | ₹9,000 |
How this calculator works
Drilling rates rise with depth, so they are charged in slabs. Casing pipe is needed only through soil and weathered rock. Pump size depends on depth: roughly 1 HP per 100 ft of depth.