Bigha to Marla Calculator in Himachal Pradesh

Popular Bigha to Marla Conversions

In many parts of Himachal Pradesh, especially in rural regions, Marla is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Bigha is another commonly used unit, One Bigha often considered equivalent to 32 Marla.

When converting from Bigha to Marla, 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 Marla Conversion Table in Himachal Pradesh (Approximate)

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

Bigha	Equivalent in Marla
1 Bigha	32 Marla
2 Bigha	64 Marla
3 Bigha	96 Marla
4 Bigha	128 Marla
5 Bigha	160 Marla
6 Bigha	192 Marla
7 Bigha	224 Marla
8 Bigha	256 Marla
9 Bigha	288 Marla
10 Bigha	320 Marla
11 Bigha	352 Marla
12 Bigha	384 Marla
13 Bigha	416 Marla
14 Bigha	448 Marla
15 Bigha	480 Marla
16 Bigha	512 Marla
17 Bigha	544 Marla
18 Bigha	576 Marla
19 Bigha	608 Marla
20 Bigha	640 Marla

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 32 Marla, 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 Marla in Himachal Pradesh

Marla is a traditional unit of land measurement commonly used in northern Indian states like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and parts of Uttar Pradesh. In Himachal Pradesh, 1 Marla is generally equal to 0.03125 Bigha, based on the British standard. It is widely used for measuring residential plots in urban and semi-urban areas of Himachal Pradesh, especially alongside units like Kanal and Bigha.

Historical Background in Himachal Pradesh

Marla was formalized during British rule as 1/160th of an Acre. In Himachal Pradesh, while the standard Marla is commonly accepted, local variations—known as Kachcha Marla—still exist in some rural areas, ranging between 225 and 300 Square Feet. Despite the adoption of metric units, Marla remains a practical and familiar measure in property transactions across Himachal Pradesh.

Conversion Unit	Equivalent in 1 Marla
Murabba	0.00025
Dhur	12.5
Pura	0.0078125
Biswa	0.625
Lessa	12.5
Biswa Kacha	0.3125
Katha	0.625
Bigha	0.03125
Square Karam	9
Kanal	0.05
Square Feet	272.25
Acre	0.00625
Square Meter	25.292877117030073
Hectare	0.002529285267926
Square Inch	39204
Square Mile	0.000009765625
Square Kilometer	0.000025292852679
Decimal	0.625
Square Yard	30.25
Square Centimeter	252928.771