Land in India is measured in a patchwork of units that change from state to state. A bigha in Rajasthan is not the same as a bigha in West Bengal, and that confusion costs buyers money.
The common units
- Acre: about 43,560 sq.ft — the most widely used large unit.
- Hectare: 10,000 sq.m, or roughly 2.47 acres.
- Bigha: regional; the North-India pucca bigha is about 27,225 sq.ft.
- Guntha: 1,089 sq.ft — common in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
- Gaj (square yard): 9 sq.ft.
Why it matters
Always confirm the local definition of "bigha" before you sign anything. The same word can differ by 2-3x between districts.
A quick tip
Use our free area converter to switch between any two units instantly, and keep the converted value in writing alongside the local unit in your agreement.
