State may use different units of measurement like - bigha, cent, etc
1 Bigha = 20 Decimal in Himachal Pradesh
** Note: Informational purpose only—please confirm with local authorities.
In many parts of Himachal Pradesh, especially in rural regions, Decimal is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Bigha is another commonly used unit, One Bigha often considered equivalent to 20 Decimal.
When converting from Bigha to Decimal, 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 Himachal Pradesh)
| Bigha | Equivalent in Decimal |
|---|---|
| 1 Bigha | 20 Decimal |
| 2 Bigha | 40 Decimal |
| 3 Bigha | 60 Decimal |
| 4 Bigha | 80 Decimal |
| 5 Bigha | 100 Decimal |
| 6 Bigha | 120 Decimal |
| 7 Bigha | 140 Decimal |
| 8 Bigha | 160 Decimal |
| 9 Bigha | 180 Decimal |
| 10 Bigha | 200 Decimal |
| 11 Bigha | 220 Decimal |
| 12 Bigha | 240 Decimal |
| 13 Bigha | 260 Decimal |
| 14 Bigha | 280 Decimal |
| 15 Bigha | 300 Decimal |
| 16 Bigha | 320 Decimal |
| 17 Bigha | 340 Decimal |
| 18 Bigha | 360 Decimal |
| 19 Bigha | 380 Decimal |
| 20 Bigha | 400 Decimal |
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 Decimal, 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 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 |
Decimal is a traditional unit of land measurement widely used in eastern Indian states like West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, and Jharkhand. In Himachal Pradesh, 1 Decimal is equal to 0.05 Bigha. It is commonly used in rural and semi-urban areas of Himachal Pradesh for measuring small land parcels, especially in agricultural and residential contexts.
The Decimal unit was introduced during the British era to standardize land measurement in eastern India. In Himachal Pradesh, it became deeply embedded in local land records and continues to be used alongside units like Kattha and Acre. Even with the rise of metric units, Decimal remains a practical and familiar unit in day-to-day land transactions across Himachal Pradesh.
| Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Decimal |
|---|---|
| Murabba | 0.0004 |
| Dhur | 20 |
| Pura | 0.0125 |
| Biswa | 1 |
| 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 |
| Square Yard | 48.400000000000006 |
| Square Centimeter | 404686.034 |
