Biswa to Bigha Calculator in Gujarat

Popular Biswa to Bigha Conversions

In many parts of Gujarat, especially in rural regions, Bigha is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Biswa is another commonly used unit, One Biswa often considered equivalent to 0.05 Bigha.

When converting from Biswa to Bigha, 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.

Biswa to Bigha Conversion Table in Gujarat (Approximate)

(Data may vary by district; based on common practices in Gujarat)

Biswa	Equivalent in Bigha
1 Biswa	0.05 Bigha
2 Biswa	0.1 Bigha
3 Biswa	0.15 Bigha
4 Biswa	0.2 Bigha
5 Biswa	0.25 Bigha
6 Biswa	0.3 Bigha
7 Biswa	0.35 Bigha
8 Biswa	0.4 Bigha
9 Biswa	0.45 Bigha
10 Biswa	0.5 Bigha
11 Biswa	0.55 Bigha
12 Biswa	0.6 Bigha
13 Biswa	0.65 Bigha
14 Biswa	0.7 Bigha
15 Biswa	0.75 Bigha
16 Biswa	0.8 Bigha
17 Biswa	0.85 Bigha
18 Biswa	0.9 Bigha
19 Biswa	0.95 Bigha
20 Biswa	1 Bigha

About Biswa in Gujarat

Biswa is a traditional land measurement unit commonly used in northern Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Bihar. In Gujarat, the value of 1 Biswa typically ranges between 0.05 Bigha, depending on regional customs. It is often used alongside units like Bigha and Katha in rural land transactions and revenue records in Gujarat.

Historical Background in Gujarat

Biswa originated as a sub-unit of Bigha and was widely adopted during the Mughal and British periods for standardized land revenue collection. In Gujarat, 20 Biswa usually make up 1 Bigha, though local variations exist. Even today, Biswa remains a familiar and widely used unit in Gujarat, especially in agricultural and semi-urban property dealings, despite the shift toward metric units like square meters and hectares.

Conversion Unit	Equivalent in 1 Biswa
Dhur	20
Guntha	0.8
Pura	0.0125
Lessa	20
Biswa Kacha	0.5
Katha	1
Bigha	0.05
Square Feet	871.200000000000045
Acre	0.02
Square Meter	80.937206774496246
Hectare	0.008093712857365
Square Inch	125452.8
Square Mile	0.00003125
Square Kilometer	0.000080937128574
Decimal	2
Square Yard	96.800000000000011
Square Centimeter	809372.068

About Bigha in Gujarat

Bigha is a traditional unit of land measurement still widely used in various parts of Gujarat. Unlike standardized units like acres or square meters, the size of one Bigha can vary significantly across different regions. In Gujarat, 1 Bigha typically ranges between 20 Biswa, 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.

Historical Background in Gujarat

The Bigha unit has ancient roots in India’s agrarian society and was traditionally used to measure farmland and rural landholdings. Its usage in Gujarat 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 Gujarat and other Indian states.

Conversion Unit	Equivalent in 1 Bigha
Dhur	400
Guntha	16
Pura	0.25
Biswa	20
Lessa	400
Biswa Kacha	10
Katha	20
Square Feet	17424
Acre	0.4
Square Meter	1618.744
Hectare	0.161874257147291
Square Inch	2509056
Square Mile	0.000625
Square Kilometer	0.001618742571473
Decimal	40
Square Yard	1936
Square Centimeter	16187441.355