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In India, different states use different land measurement units. This makes land purchase challenging for people who are unfamiliar with the local measurement units. Though the standard units such as Square Feet, Acres and Square Meters are being increasingly used across the country, it is still important for property investors to know and understand the local measurement system used in the country. Read further to know about a few common local and standard land measurement units used in India.
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Standard Land Measurement Units
| Unit | Conversion |
| Square Foot (sq ft) | 1 sq ft = 144 sq in 1 foot = 12 inches |
| Square Centimeter (sq cm) | 1 sq cm = 0.00107639 sq ft |
| Square Inch (sq in) | 1 sq in = 0.0069444 sq ft |
| Square Kilometer (sq km) | 1 sq km = 247.1 acres |
| Square Meter (sq m) | 1 sq m = 10.76391042 sq ft |
| Square Mile | 1 square mile = 640 acres (or 259 hectares) |
| Square Yard (sq yds) | 1 sq yds = 9 sq ft |
| Acre | 1 Acre = 4,840 sq yd (or 100.04 cents) |
| Hectare | 1 Hectare = 10,000 sq m (or 2.49 acres approx.) |
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Land measurement units used in North India
| Unit | Conversion* | Used in States |
| Bigha-Pucca | 1 Bigha-Pucca = 3025 sq yd 1 Pucca-Bigha=165 ft*165 ft |
Bihar and parts of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana |
| Bigha | 1 Bigha = 968 sq yd | Parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand |
| Bigha-Kachha | Bigha-Kachha = 1008.33 sq yd Kachha Bigha is 1/3rd of Pucca Bigha |
Some parts of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh |
| Biswa-Pucca | 1 Biswa-Pucca = 151.25 sq yd | Northern parts of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana |
| Biswa | 1 Biswa = 48.4 sq yd | Some parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand |
| Biswa-Kaccha | 1 Biswa-Kaccha = 50.417 sq yd Kaccha Biswa is 1/20th of Bigha Kaccha |
Southern parts of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh |
| Biswansi | 1 Biswansi = 1/20 Biswa 1 Biswa has 20 Biswansis |
Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand |
| Killa | 1 Killa = 4840 sq yd (An Acre is also known as Killa) |
Parts of Haryana and Punjab |
| Ghumaon | 1 Ghumaon = 4,840 sq yd | Some parts of Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab |
| Kanal | 1 Kanal = 5445 sq ft 8 Kanals = 1 Acre |
Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir |
*The land measurement units and their conversions are based on general considerations used in different places.
Land measurement units used in South India
| Unit | Conversion | Used in States |
| Ankanam | 1 Ankanam = 72 sq ft 1 Acre = 605 Ankanams |
Parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka |
| Cent | 1 Cent = 435.6 sq ft | Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka |
| Ground | 1 Ground = 2,400 sq ft | Parts of Tamil Nadu |
| Guntha | 1 Guntha = 1,089 sq ft | Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka |
| Kuncham | 1 Kuncham = 484 sq yd 1 Kuncham=10 cent |
Andhra Pradesh |
*The land measurement units and their conversions are based on general considerations used in different places.
Land measurement units used in East India
| Unit | Conversion | Used in States |
| Chatak | 1 Chatak = 180 sq ft | West Bengal |
| Decimal | 1 Decimal = 48.4 sq yd 1 Acre =100 decimals |
West Bengal |
| Dhur | 1 Dhur = 68.0625 sq ft | Bihar and Jharkhand |
| Dhur | 1 Dhur = 3.6 sq ft | Tripura |
| Kattha | 1 Kattha = 2880 sq ft 1 Bigha (Assam) = 5 Katthas |
Assam |
| Kattha | 1 Kattha = 720 sq ft 1 Bigha (Bengal) = 20 Katthas |
Bengal |
| Kattha | 1 Kattha = 1361.25 sq ft 1 Bigha (Bihar) = 20 Katthas |
Bihar |
| Lecha | 1 Lecha = 144 sq ft 20 Lechas = 1 Kattha |
Assam |
*The land measurement units and their conversions are based on general considerations used in different places.
Land measurement units used in West India
| Unit | Conversion | Used in States |
| Bigha | 1 Bigha = Pucca 3,025 sq yd | Bihar and parts of Rajasthan |
| Bigha | 1 Bigha = 1,936 sq yd | Gujarat and parts of Rajasthan |
| Biswa | 1 Biswa = Pucca 151.25 sq yd | Northern parts of Rajasthan |
| Biswa | 1 Biswa = 96.8 sq yd | Southern parts of Rajasthan |
| Biswansi | 1 Biswansi = 1/20 Biswa 1 Biswa has 20 Biswansis |
Rajasthan |
*The land measurement units and their conversions are based on general considerations used in different places.
Land measurement units used in Central India
| Unit | Conversion | Used in States |
| Bigha | 1 Bigha = 1333.33 sq yd | Parts of Madhya Pradesh |
| Kattha | 1 Kattha = 600 sq ft 1 Bigha (MP) = 20 Kathas |
Madhya Pradesh |
*The land measurement units and their conversions are based on general considerations used in different places.
Conversions
I hope that by now, you know the common land measuring units in your state. So now let us look at some conversions:
Hectare to Bigha Conversion
Bigha measurements are different for every state; therefore, the value of hectares may vary from one state to another. But in general, 1 hectare roughly equals 3.953686105 bighas.
So if, 1 hectare = 3.953686105 bighas
Y hectares = Y x 3.953686105 bighas
Bigha to Hectare Conversion
1 bigha = 0.2508382079 hectares
So, Y bigha = Y x 0.2508382079
Bigha To Acre Conversion
Since the value of 1 bigha is different in different Indian states, the value of an acre may vary accordingly. We will take the approximate value of 1 bigha, i.e. 0.40052356 acres, for this calculation.
So if 1 Bigha = 0.40052356 acres
Y bigha = Y x 0.40052356 acres
Acre to Bigha Conversion
In general 1 acre = 1.62 bigha
So, Y acres = Y x 1.62 bighas
Cent to Sq ft Conversion
1 cent = 435.6 sq ft
Y cents = Y x 435.6 sq ft
Sq ft to Cent conversion
1 sq ft = 0.00229568411 cent
Y sq ft = Y * 0.00229568411 cent
Acreage to Sq ft Conversion
1 acre = 43560 sq ft
Y acres = Y*43560 sq ft
Sq ft to Acreage Conversion
1 sq ft = 2.29568 x 10 – 5
Y sq ft = Y x 2.29568 x 10 – 5
FAQs
What are the common global land measuring units in India?
These include acre, square foot, square metre, square yard and hectare.
What is Gaj? How many sq ft are there in 1 gaj?
A Gaj is a layman term used in India for a Square Yard.
1 Gaj = 9 sq ft (sq ft)
What is Bigha?
Bigha is the traditional unit of measurement and is commonly used in northern India. However, the value of bigha varies from state to state. For instance,
In Punjab, 1 bigha = 9,070 sq ft
In Uttrakhand, 1 bigha = 12,000 sq ft
How many Bighas are there in 1 Acre?
The measurement of Bigha varies from one state to another. It can be anywhere between 4-6 bighas, depending on the state. For instance,
In Himachal Pradesh, 1 Acre = 5 Bighas
In Punjab and Haryana, 1 Acre = 4 Bighas
When purchasing a property, measure the area as mentioned in the sales document. This will help you check discrepancies, if any.