Bigha to Biswa Calculator in Himachal Pradesh

Popular Bigha to Biswa Conversions

In many parts of Himachal Pradesh, especially in rural regions, Biswa is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Bigha is another commonly used unit, One Bigha often considered equivalent to 20 Biswa.

When converting from Bigha to Biswa, 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.

Bigha to Biswa Conversion Table in Himachal Pradesh (Approximate)

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

Bigha	Equivalent in Biswa
1 Bigha	20 Biswa
2 Bigha	40 Biswa
3 Bigha	60 Biswa
4 Bigha	80 Biswa
5 Bigha	100 Biswa
6 Bigha	120 Biswa
7 Bigha	140 Biswa
8 Bigha	160 Biswa
9 Bigha	180 Biswa
10 Bigha	200 Biswa
11 Bigha	220 Biswa
12 Bigha	240 Biswa
13 Bigha	260 Biswa
14 Bigha	280 Biswa
15 Bigha	300 Biswa
16 Bigha	320 Biswa
17 Bigha	340 Biswa
18 Bigha	360 Biswa
19 Bigha	380 Biswa
20 Bigha	400 Biswa

About Bigha in Himachal Pradesh

Bigha is a traditional unit of land measurement still widely used in various parts of Himachal Pradesh. Unlike standardized units like acres or square meters, the size of one Bigha can vary significantly across different regions. In Himachal Pradesh, 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 Himachal Pradesh

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

Conversion Unit	Equivalent in 1 Bigha
Murabba	0.008
Dhur	400
Pura	0.25
Biswa	20
Lessa	400
Biswa Kacha	10
Marla	32
Katha	20
Square Karam	288
Kanal	1.6
Square Feet	8712
Acre	0.2
Square Meter	809.372067744962351
Hectare	0.080937128573646
Square Inch	1254528
Square Mile	0.0003125
Square Kilometer	0.000809371285736
Decimal	20
Square Yard	968
Square Centimeter	8093720.677

About Biswa in Himachal Pradesh

Biswa is a traditional land measurement unit commonly used in northern Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Bihar. In Himachal Pradesh, 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 Himachal Pradesh.

Historical Background in Himachal Pradesh

Biswa originated as a sub-unit of Bigha and was widely adopted during the Mughal and British periods for standardized land revenue collection. In Himachal Pradesh, 20 Biswa usually make up 1 Bigha, though local variations exist. Even today, Biswa remains a familiar and widely used unit in Himachal Pradesh, 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
Murabba	0.0004
Dhur	20
Pura	0.0125
Lessa	20
Biswa Kacha	0.5
Marla	1.6
Katha	1
Bigha	0.05
Square Karam	14.4
Kanal	0.08
Square Feet	435.600000000000023
Acre	0.01
Square Meter	40.468603387248123
Hectare	0.004046856428682
Square Inch	62726.4
Square Mile	0.000015625
Square Kilometer	0.000040468564287
Decimal	1
Square Yard	48.400000000000006
Square Centimeter	404686.034