India Land Area Converter
Convert between Bigha, Biswa, Kattha, Gunta, Acre, and Square Meters for different regions of India.
Regional Land Converter
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India Land Measurement Units
North India (Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh)
- 1 Bigha = 20 Biswa = 2,529 m² = 27,225 sqft = 0.625 acre
- 1 Biswa = 20 Biswansi = 126.5 m² = 1,361 sqft
East India (Bihar, West Bengal)
- 1 Kattha = 20 Dhur = 66.89 m² = 720 sqft = 0.0165 acre
- 1 Bigha = 20 Kattha = 1,337.8 m²
South India (Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu)
- 1 Gunta = 101.17 m² = 1,089 sqft = 0.025 acre
- 40 Gunta = 1 Acre
Common (All India)
- 1 Acre = 4,046.86 m² = 43,560 sqft = 0.405 hectare
- 1 Hectare = 2.471 Acres = 10,000 m²
Important Note About Regional Variations
⚠️ Land measurements vary by state in India. The same unit name may have different values in different regions:
- Bigha: Varies from 1,337 m² (East) to 2,529 m² (North) to 3,025 m² (Rajasthan)
- Kattha: Different in Bihar (66.89 m²) vs Nepal (338.63 m²)
- Gunta: Primarily South India, standardized at 101.17 m²
Always verify local definitions with your state's land revenue office.
FAQs
Why do land measurements vary in India?
India's land measurement system evolved regionally before standardization. Each state adapted units based on local agricultural practices.
Which Bigha measurement should I use?
Use North India (2,529 m²) for Punjab/Haryana/UP, East India (1,337 m²) for Bihar/Bengal. Check your state's specific conversion.
Is Acre same everywhere in India?
Yes! Acre is standardized at 4,046.86 m² (43,560 sqft) across all of India and internationally.
What is Gunta used for?
Gunta is primarily used in South India (Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu) for agricultural and residential land.