Kanal to Bigha Calculator in Himachal Pradesh

Popular Kanal to Bigha Conversions

In many parts of Himachal Pradesh, especially in rural regions, Bigha is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Kanal is another commonly used unit, One Kanal often considered equivalent to 0.625 Bigha.

When converting from Kanal 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.

Kanal to Bigha Conversion Table in Himachal Pradesh (Approximate)

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

Kanal	Equivalent in Bigha
1 Kanal	0.625 Bigha
2 Kanal	1.25 Bigha
3 Kanal	1.875 Bigha
4 Kanal	2.5 Bigha
5 Kanal	3.125 Bigha
6 Kanal	3.75 Bigha
7 Kanal	4.375 Bigha
8 Kanal	5 Bigha
9 Kanal	5.625 Bigha
10 Kanal	6.25 Bigha
11 Kanal	6.875 Bigha
12 Kanal	7.5 Bigha
13 Kanal	8.125 Bigha
14 Kanal	8.75 Bigha
15 Kanal	9.375 Bigha
16 Kanal	10 Bigha
17 Kanal	10.625 Bigha
18 Kanal	11.25 Bigha
19 Kanal	11.875 Bigha
20 Kanal	12.5 Bigha

About Kanal in Himachal Pradesh

Kanal is a traditional unit of land measurement commonly used in northern Indian states like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir. In Himachal Pradesh, 1 Kanal is equal to 0.625 Bigha. It is primarily used in rural and semi-urban areas of Himachal Pradesh for measuring medium to large land parcels, especially in agricultural and residential contexts.

Historical Background in Himachal Pradesh

The use of Kanal dates back to the British colonial period, where it was standardized for land revenue and survey purposes. In Himachal Pradesh, Kanal became an integral part of local land systems and continues to be widely used alongside units like Marla and Bigha. Despite the shift to metric units in official records, Kanal remains a culturally accepted and practical unit in real estate dealings across Himachal Pradesh.

Conversion Unit	Equivalent in 1 Kanal
Murabba	0.005
Dhur	250
Pura	0.15625
Biswa	12.5
Lessa	250
Biswa Kacha	6.25
Marla	20
Katha	12.5
Bigha	0.625
Square Karam	180
Square Feet	5445
Acre	0.125
Square Meter	505.857542340601469
Hectare	0.050585705358528
Square Inch	784080
Square Mile	0.0001953125
Square Kilometer	0.000505857053585
Decimal	12.5
Square Yard	605
Square Centimeter	5058575.423

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 1.6 Kanal, 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