🌾 Indian Land Unit Converter
Indian land measurement units vary significantly by state. Select your state below to get a state-specific converter with the correct local units like Bigha, Katha, Kanal, Ground, Cent, and more. All conversions use Square Feet (sq ft) as the base unit.
UP
Uttar Pradesh (UP)
Sq Yard (Gaj), Bigha (Pucca), Bigha (Kachha), Biswa (Pucca)
PB/HR
Punjab & Haryana
Sq Yard (Gaj), Killa, Kanal, Marla, Bigha (Pucca), Bigha (Kachha)
BR/JH
Bihar & Jharkhand
Sq Yard (Gaj), Bigha, Katha, Dhur
WB
West Bengal
Sq Yard (Gaj), Bigha, Katha, Chatak, Decimal
RJ
Rajasthan
Sq Yard (Gaj), Bigha (Pucca), Bigha (Kachha), Biswa
MP
Madhya Pradesh (MP)
Sq Yard (Gaj), Bigha, Katha
GJ
Gujarat
Sq Yard (Gaj), Vigha, Guntha
MH
Maharashtra
Sq Yard (Gaj), Guntha
TN
Tamil Nadu
Sq Yard (Gaj), Ground, Cent
North Hilly
HP, Uttarakhand & J&K
Sq Yard (Gaj), Bigha, Biswa, Nali, Muthi, Kanal, Marla
South Plains
AP, Telangana & Karnataka
Sq Yard (Gaj), Cent, Guntha, Ankanam, Kuncham
KL
Kerala
Sq Yard (Gaj), Cent
AS
Assam
Sq Yard (Gaj), Bigha, Katha, Lecha
TR
Tripura
Sq Yard (Gaj), Kani
Why Land Units Differ by State in India?
India's land measurement system evolved independently in different regions over centuries, leading to significant variation. For example, a "Bigha" in Uttar Pradesh (27,000 sq ft) is very different from a Bigha in West Bengal (14,400 sq ft) or Himachal Pradesh (8,712 sq ft). Always verify which state's definition applies before any land transaction.
Common Units Quick Reference
| Unit | State | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Bigha (Pucca) | UP / Rajasthan | 27,000 – 27,225 |
| Bigha | Bihar | 27,220 |
| Bigha | West Bengal | 14,400 |
| Bigha | MP | 12,000 |
| Bigha | HP / Uttarakhand | 8,712 |
| Kanal | Punjab / Haryana | 5,445 |
| Ground | Tamil Nadu | 2,400 |
| Guntha | Maharashtra / Gujarat | 1,089 |
| Cent / Decimal | TN / WB | 435.6 |
| Acre | All States | 43,560 |