Complete guide to traditional and modern land measurement units used across Himachal Pradesh. Convert between Bigha, Biswa, Kanal, Marla, Acre, Hectare, Square Feet and other units specific to the Himalayan region.
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| Unit | Equivalent in Square Feet | Equivalent in Square Meters | Common Conversions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bigha (HP) | 8,712 sq ft | 809.37 sq m | 20 Biswa = 1 Bigha |
| 1 Biswa (HP) | 435.6 sq ft | 40.47 sq m | 20 Biswa = 1 Bigha |
| 1 Biswansi | 21.78 sq ft | 2.02 sq m | 20 Biswansi = 1 Biswa |
| 1 Kanal | 5,445 sq ft | 506.0 sq m | 20 Marla = 1 Kanal |
| 1 Marla (HP) | 272.25 sq ft | 25.29 sq m | 20 Marla = 1 Kanal |
| 1 Acre | 43,560 sq ft | 4,046.86 sq m | 5 Bigha ≈ 1 Acre (HP) |
| 1 Hectare | 107,639 sq ft | 10,000 sq m | 1 Hectare ≈ 2.47 Acres |
In Himachal Pradesh, 1 Bigha = 20 Biswa. This traditional conversion is commonly used in rural and hilly areas for agricultural land measurement.
1 Bigha (HP) = 20 Biswa = 8,712 sq ft
For smaller land parcels, Biswa is used. Convert to Bigha by dividing Biswa value by 20. Commonly used in property transactions.
1 Biswa = 1/20 Bigha = 435.6 sq ft
In Himachal's urban and semi-urban areas, 1 Kanal = 20 Marla. This is standard for residential property measurement.
1 Kanal = 20 Marla = 5,445 sq ft
Marla is commonly used for smaller residential plots. Convert to Kanal by dividing Marla value by 20.
1 Marla (HP) = 1/20 Kanal = 272.25 sq ft
Land measurement in Himachal Pradesh varies by region due to hilly terrain:
Different units are used for different purposes:
When dealing with property in Himachal Pradesh:
The standard measurement for 1 Bigha in Himachal Pradesh is 8,712 square feet or approximately 809.37 square meters. This is equivalent to 20 Biswa in the local measurement system.
In Himachal Pradesh, 1 Kanal equals 20 Marla. Each Marla in HP measures 272.25 square feet, so 1 Kanal equals 5,445 square feet (20 × 272.25 sq ft).
To convert Bigha to Acre in Himachal Pradesh: 1 Acre = approximately 5 Bigha (HP). Precisely, 1 Bigha (HP) = 0.2 Acres (since 1 Acre = 43,560 sq ft and 1 Bigha HP = 8,712 sq ft).
Himachal Pradesh Bigha (8,712 sq ft) is different from Uttar Pradesh Bigha (27,225 sq ft). The HP Bigha is about one-third the size of UP Bigha. Always specify the state when using traditional units.
For official property registration in Himachal Pradesh, standardized units like Square Feet, Square Meters, and Acres are used. Traditional units (Bigha, Biswa) may be mentioned but are converted to standard units for legal documents.
1 Biswa in Himachal Pradesh equals 435.6 square feet. Since 1 Bigha = 20 Biswa = 8,712 sq ft, dividing 8,712 by 20 gives 435.6 sq ft per Biswa.
No, Kanal size varies by state. In Himachal Pradesh, 1 Kanal = 5,445 sq ft. In Jammu & Kashmir, it's 5,445 sq ft, while in some parts of Punjab, it's 4,500 sq ft. Always verify local standards.