State may use different units of measurement like - bigha, cent, etc
1 Bigha = 20 Katha in Haryana
** Note: Informational purpose only—please confirm with local authorities.
In many parts of Haryana, especially in rural regions, Katha is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Bigha is another commonly used unit, One Bigha often considered equivalent to 20 Katha.
When converting from Bigha to Katha, 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 Haryana)
Bigha | Equivalent in Katha |
---|---|
1 Bigha | 20 Katha |
2 Bigha | 40 Katha |
3 Bigha | 60 Katha |
4 Bigha | 80 Katha |
5 Bigha | 100 Katha |
6 Bigha | 120 Katha |
7 Bigha | 140 Katha |
8 Bigha | 160 Katha |
9 Bigha | 180 Katha |
10 Bigha | 200 Katha |
11 Bigha | 220 Katha |
12 Bigha | 240 Katha |
13 Bigha | 260 Katha |
14 Bigha | 280 Katha |
15 Bigha | 300 Katha |
16 Bigha | 320 Katha |
17 Bigha | 340 Katha |
18 Bigha | 360 Katha |
19 Bigha | 380 Katha |
20 Bigha | 400 Katha |
Bigha is a traditional unit of land measurement still widely used in various parts of Haryana. Unlike standardized units like acres or square meters, the size of one Bigha can vary significantly across different regions. In Haryana, 1 Bigha typically ranges between 20 Katha, 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 Haryana 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 Haryana and other Indian states.
Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Bigha |
---|---|
Dhur | 400 |
Biswa | 20 |
Square Karam | 360 |
Kanal | 2 |
Murabba | 0.01 |
Gaj | 1210.01 |
Killa | 0.25 |
Pura | 0.25 |
Lessa | 400 |
Biswa Kacha | 10 |
Marla | 40 |
Katha | 20 |
Square Feet | 10890 |
Acre | 0.25 |
Square Meter | 1011.715 |
Hectare | 0.101171410717057 |
Square Inch | 1568160 |
Square Mile | 0.000390625 |
Square Kilometer | 0.001011714107171 |
Decimal | 25 |
Square Yard | 1210 |
Square Centimeter | 10117150.847 |
Katha (also spelled Kattha) is a traditional unit of land measurement widely used in eastern and northern Indian states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Assam. In Haryana, the size of 1 Katha typically ranges between 0.05 Bigha, depending on regional practices. Katha is commonly used in Haryana for agricultural and residential land transactions, especially in rural and semi-urban areas.
The Katha unit dates back to ancient times and was further formalized during the British era as part of land revenue systems. In Haryana, it continues to be an integral part of traditional land records, used alongside other units like Bigha, Decimal, and Dhur. Despite the growing adoption of metric units, Katha remains a widely accepted and practical measurement unit in day-to-day land dealings across Haryana.
Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Katha |
---|---|
Dhur | 20 |
Biswa | 1 |
Bigha | 0.05 |
Square Karam | 18 |
Kanal | 0.1 |
Murabba | 0.0005 |
Gaj | 60.500504170868098 |
Killa | 0.0125 |
Pura | 0.0125 |
Lessa | 20 |
Biswa Kacha | 0.5 |
Marla | 2 |
Square Feet | 544.5 |
Acre | 0.0125 |
Square Meter | 50.585754234060147 |
Hectare | 0.005058570535853 |
Square Inch | 78408 |
Square Mile | 0.00001953125 |
Square Kilometer | 0.000050585705359 |
Decimal | 1.25 |
Square Yard | 60.5 |
Square Centimeter | 505857.542 |
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