Uttar Pradesh Land Measurement Units

Complete guide to traditional and modern land measurement units used across Uttar Pradesh. Convert between Bigha, Biswa, Katha, Dhur, Acre, Square Feet, and other units specific to UP's regions.

Updated: December 26, 2025
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Uttar Pradesh Land Unit Converter

Conversion Result:
1 Bigha = 20 Biswa
As per Uttar Pradesh standard measurements

Uttar Pradesh Land Measurement Units

Uttar Pradesh uses a unique system of land measurement that varies across different regions. The traditional units like Bigha, Biswa, and Katha are still widely used in rural areas and property transactions.

Unit Equivalent To Square Feet Square Meters
1 Bigha (UP) 20 Biswa 27,225 sq ft 2,529 sq m
1 Biswa 20 Biswansi 1,361.25 sq ft 126.46 sq m
1 Biswansi 1/20 Biswa 68.06 sq ft 6.32 sq m
1 Katha (UP) 20 Dhur 720 sq ft 66.89 sq m
1 Dhur 1/20 Katha 36 sq ft 3.34 sq m
1 Dhurki 1/16 Dhur 2.25 sq ft 0.21 sq m
1 Acre 1.6 Bigha (approx) 43,560 sq ft 4,047 sq m
1 Hectare 3.95 Bigha (approx) 107,639 sq ft 10,000 sq m

Regional Variations in Uttar Pradesh

Land measurement units in Uttar Pradesh can vary by region:

  • Western UP: Bigha typically equals 5 Biswa (6,805 sq ft)
  • Eastern UP: Bigha typically equals 20 Biswa (27,225 sq ft)
  • Central UP: Variations exist between districts
  • Urban Areas: Square Feet, Square Meters, and Gaj are more common

Traditional Measurement Tools

In rural Uttar Pradesh, traditional tools are still used for land measurement:

  • Jarib: A measuring chain or rope traditionally used by surveyors (10 Gaz or approx 330 inches)
  • Gaz: A traditional unit of length (approximately 33 inches)
  • Lattha: A measuring stick of specific length used in local measurements
Quick Conversions
  • 1 Bigha to Biswa 20 Biswa
  • 1 Biswa to Sq Ft 1,361.25 sq ft
  • 1 Acre to Bigha 1.6 Bigha
  • 1 Hectare to Bigha 3.95 Bigha
  • 1 Katha to Dhur 20 Dhur
  • 1 Bigha to Sq Ft 27,225 sq ft
  • 1 Gaj to Sq Ft 9 sq ft
Key Facts
  • Uttar Pradesh has diverse land measurement systems
  • Traditional units still used in rural property transactions
  • Government records use standard units (Hectare, Acre)
  • Urban areas prefer metric and square foot measurements
  • Always verify local measurements for accurate calculations

Frequently Asked Questions

In Uttar Pradesh, 1 Bigha is generally considered to be 20 Biswa, which equals approximately 27,225 square feet or 2,529 square meters. However, this can vary by region.

In Uttar Pradesh, 1 Bigha equals 20 Biswa. This is the standard conversion used in most parts of the state, particularly in Eastern UP.

In Uttar Pradesh, 1 Katha equals 20 Dhur. In terms of area, 1 Katha is approximately 720 square feet, while 1 Dhur is 36 square feet.

1 Acre is approximately equal to 1.6 Bigha in Uttar Pradesh. To convert, multiply the number of acres by 1.6 to get the equivalent Bigha measurement.

No, land measurement units can vary across Uttar Pradesh. Western UP typically uses a smaller Bigha (5 Biswa) compared to Eastern UP (20 Biswa). Always verify local measurements.

A Jarib is a traditional measuring chain or rope used by surveyors in Uttar Pradesh for land measurement. It's typically 10 Gaz (approximately 330 inches or 27.5 feet) in length.

1 Gaj equals 9 Square Feet in Uttar Pradesh. This conversion is standard across most of North India for land measurement purposes.
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