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Land Area Converter

Convert between local Indian land measurement units and standard units like Square Feet, Acres, and Hectares.

Land Area Converter - Bihar

Calculated Result

1 Acre =
43,560
Square Feet

Regional Variations

Magadh / Patna

1 Katha = 1,361.25 sq.ft
1 Dhur = 68.06 sq.ft
1 Bigha = 27,225 sq.ft

Mithila / Darbhanga

1 Katha = 1,500 sq.ft
1 Dhur = 75 sq.ft
1 Bigha = 30,000 sq.ft

Bhagalpur / Munger

1 Katha = 1,225 sq.ft
1 Dhur = 61.25 sq.ft

How to Use This Formula

The Land Unit Converter allows you to seamlessly convert between local standard units and universally recognized units.

  1. Select your specific region (if applicable for your state).
  2. Enter the land area you wish to convert.
  3. Select the starting unit and the target unit.
  4. The conversion is instant. Swap units with the reverse button.

State-Wise Land Measurement Conversions

Land measurement in India varies vastly from state to state. While square feet and acres are universally understood, regional units like Guntha, Cent, Ankanam, and Bigha are deeply rooted in local real estate transactions. Use our state-wise land unit converter to instantly translate local measurements into standard units.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many square feet are in one Ankanam?

One Ankanam is exactly equal to 72 square feet. It is a popular land measurement unit used predominantly in Andhra Pradesh.

How many Cents make an Acre?

There are exactly 100 Cents in 1 Acre. One Cent is equivalent to 435.6 square feet.

How many square feet are in 1 Bigha (and how do you convert Bigha to sq ft)?

1 Bigha varies by state: 1 Pucca Bigha in Western UP, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab = 27,225 sq ft (3,025 sq yd); Eastern UP & Bihar = 21,780 sq ft (2,420 sq yd); MP & Gujarat = 17,424 sq ft (1,936 sq yd); West Bengal & Assam = 14,400 sq ft (1,600 sq yd); Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand = 8,712 sq ft (968 sq yd).

What is the exact value of 1 Katha in square feet?

1 Katha equals 1,361.25 sq ft in UP and Magadh (Bihar); 2,178 sq ft in Patna and Mithila (Bihar); 720 sq ft in West Bengal; and 2,880 sq ft in Assam (where 20 Kathas = 1 Bigha).

How many square feet make up 1 Gunta, and what is 1 Gunta in square meters?

In Western and Southern India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana), 1 Gunta = 1,089 square feet (121 sq yards) and 101.171 square meters. Exactly 40 Guntas equal 1 Acre (43,560 sq ft).

What is 1 Cent equal to in square feet and square meters?

In Southern India (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka), 1 Cent = 435.6 square feet (48.4 sq yards) and 40.4686 square meters. Exactly 100 Cents equal 1 Acre (43,560 sq ft).

What is 1 Gaj in square feet and how many square feet are in a 100 Gaj plot?

1 Gaj equals 1 Square Yard = 9 square feet (0.8361 sq meters). A standard 100 Gaj plot equals 900 square feet (approx 83.61 sq meters or an 18 ft × 50 ft / 20 ft × 45 ft plot plan).

What is the standard measurement of 1 Marla in square feet?

In Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and J&K, 1 Marla = 272.25 square feet (30.25 sq yards / 25.29 sq meters). 20 Marlas = 1 Kanal (5,445 sq ft), and 8 Kanals (160 Marlas) = 1 Acre (43,560 sq ft).

How many Bighas make 1 Acre, and is 1 Acre bigger than 1 Bigha?

Yes, 1 Acre (43,560 sq ft) is always bigger than 1 Bigha. 1 Acre = 1.6 Pucca Bighas (UP/Rajasthan), 2.0 Bighas (Eastern UP/Bihar), 2.5 Bighas (MP/Gujarat), 3.025 Bighas (Bengal/Assam), and 5.0 Bighas (Himachal Pradesh).

How many square feet are in 1 Acre and what is 1 Acre equal to in local land units?

1 Acre equals 43,560 square feet (4,840 sq yards / 4,046.86 sq meters / 0.4047 Hectares). In local units, 1 Acre = 100 Cents = 40 Guntas = 160 Marlas (8 Kanals) = 1.6 to 5.0 Bighas.