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1 Bigha = 1600 Square Yard in Assam
** Note: Informational purpose only—please confirm with local authorities.
In many parts of Assam, especially in rural regions, Square Yard is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Bigha is another commonly used unit, One Bigha often considered equivalent to 1600 Square Yard.
When converting from Bigha to Square Yard, it's important to note that the conversion rate can vary depending on the region or state. Accurate conversion requires knowing the local definitions and accepted values for these units.
(Data may vary by district; based on common practices in Assam)
Bigha | Equivalent in Square Yard |
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1 Bigha | 1600 Square Yard |
2 Bigha | 3200 Square Yard |
3 Bigha | 4800 Square Yard |
4 Bigha | 6400 Square Yard |
5 Bigha | 8000 Square Yard |
6 Bigha | 9600 Square Yard |
7 Bigha | 11200 Square Yard |
8 Bigha | 12800 Square Yard |
9 Bigha | 14400 Square Yard |
10 Bigha | 16000 Square Yard |
11 Bigha | 17600 Square Yard |
12 Bigha | 19200 Square Yard |
13 Bigha | 20800 Square Yard |
14 Bigha | 22400 Square Yard |
15 Bigha | 24000 Square Yard |
16 Bigha | 25600 Square Yard |
17 Bigha | 27200 Square Yard |
18 Bigha | 28800 Square Yard |
19 Bigha | 30400 Square Yard |
20 Bigha | 32000 Square Yard |
Bigha is a traditional unit of land measurement still widely used in various parts of Assam. Unlike standardized units like acres or square meters, the size of one Bigha can vary significantly across different regions. In Assam, 1 Bigha typically ranges between 1600 Square Yard, depending on local customs. Despite the adoption of the metric system, Bigha continues to play a critical role in land transactions, agricultural land records, and rural real estate dealings.
The Bigha unit has ancient roots in India’s agrarian society and was traditionally used to measure farmland and rural landholdings. Its usage in Assam predates the Mughal and British colonial eras but was formalized during both regimes. Since different rulers and regions used their own standards for Bigha, no nationwide standard conversion emerged. This diversity persists today, resulting in varied Bigha-to-square foot or Bigha-to-acre conversions in Assam and other Indian states.
Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Bigha |
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Dhur | 4000 |
Pura | 0.25 |
Biswa | 20 |
Lessa | 100 |
Biswa Kacha | 10 |
Katha | 5 |
Square Feet | 14400 |
Acre | 0.330578512396694 |
Square Meter | 1337.805 |
Hectare | 0.133780377807679 |
Square Inch | 2073600 |
Square Mile | 0.00051652892562 |
Square Kilometer | 0.001337803778077 |
Decimal | 33.057851239669418 |
Square Yard | 1600 |
Square Centimeter | 13378050.707 |
Square Yard is a commonly used unit of land measurement in India, especially in real estate and construction. In Assam, 1 Square Yard equals 0.000625 Bigha. It is widely used for measuring residential and commercial plot sizes, particularly in urban and semi-urban areas of Assam.
The Square Yard was popularized during British rule and became integrated into the Indian land measurement system. In Assam, it continues to be used alongside metric units like Square Meter. Many land records, property listings, and legal documents in Assam still reference Square Yards, making it a familiar and practical unit in everyday real estate dealings.
Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Square Yard |
---|---|
Dhur | 2.5 |
Pura | 0.00015625 |
Biswa | 0.0125 |
Lessa | 0.0625 |
Biswa Kacha | 0.00625 |
Katha | 0.003125 |
Bigha | 0.000625 |
Square Feet | 9 |
Acre | 0.000206611570248 |
Square Meter | 0.836128169158019 |
Hectare | 0.00008361273613 |
Square Inch | 1296 |
Square Mile | 0.000000322830579 |
Square Kilometer | 0.000000836127361 |
Decimal | 0.020661157024793 |
Square Centimeter | 8361.282 |
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