Lakshadweep Land Measurement Units

Complete guide to land measurement units used in Lakshadweep – India's coral islands. Convert between square meter, square feet, cent, acre, and hectare for property measurement, land records, and area calculation.

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Lakshadweep Land Measurement Units Explained

Square Meter (sq m)

The primary metric unit used in Lakshadweep for land measurement. Official land records and property documents primarily use square meters.

1 sq m = 10.764 sq ft
100 sq m = 1 Are

Square Feet (sq ft)

Commonly used for residential property measurement, especially for houses and buildings in Lakshadweep's inhabited islands.

1 sq ft = 0.0929 sq m
1 cent = 435.6 sq ft

Cent

Traditional unit still used in some property transactions, especially for smaller land parcels on islands like Kavaratti and Agatti.

1 cent = 40.468 sq m
100 cents = 1 acre

Acre

Used for larger land areas, particularly for agricultural land and coconut plantations across Lakshadweep's islands.

1 acre = 4046.86 sq m
1 acre = 43,560 sq ft

Hectare

Used for official land records, government land allocation, and larger development projects in Lakshadweep.

1 hectare = 10,000 sq m
1 hectare = 2.471 acres
Quick Conversion Table
1 Square Meter 10.764 Square Feet
1 Square Feet 0.0929 Square Meter
1 Cent 40.468 Square Meters
1 Acre 4046.86 Square Meters
1 Hectare 2.471 Acres
1 Square Yard 9 Square Feet

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main land measurement unit used in Lakshadweep?
Square meter (sq m) is the primary unit used in official Lakshadweep land records and property documents.
How many square feet are in 1 square meter in Lakshadweep?
1 square meter equals 10.764 square feet in Lakshadweep, following the standard international conversion.
Is cent measurement used in Lakshadweep property transactions?
Yes, cent is still used in some traditional property transactions, especially for smaller land parcels on inhabited islands.
How to calculate land area in Lakshadweep for property registration?
Land area must be measured in square meters for official registration. Convert from other units using the standard conversion factors mentioned above.
What is 1 acre equal to in Lakshadweep land measurement?
1 acre equals 4046.86 square meters, 43,560 square feet, or 100 cents in Lakshadweep land measurement.
How is land measured for coconut plantations in Lakshadweep?
Coconut plantation areas are typically measured in acres or hectares for larger plantations, while smaller plots may use square meters or cents.