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Bigha to Katha Calculator in Madhya Pradesh

5th August 2025

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1 Bigha = 20 Katha in Madhya Pradesh

** Note: Informational purpose only—please confirm with local authorities.

Popular Bigha to Katha Conversions

In many parts of Madhya Pradesh, 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.

Bigha to Katha Conversion Table in Madhya Pradesh (Approximate)

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

BighaEquivalent in Katha
1 Bigha20 Katha
2 Bigha40 Katha
3 Bigha60 Katha
4 Bigha80 Katha
5 Bigha100 Katha
6 Bigha120 Katha
7 Bigha140 Katha
8 Bigha160 Katha
9 Bigha180 Katha
10 Bigha200 Katha
11 Bigha220 Katha
12 Bigha240 Katha
13 Bigha260 Katha
14 Bigha280 Katha
15 Bigha300 Katha
16 Bigha320 Katha
17 Bigha340 Katha
18 Bigha360 Katha
19 Bigha380 Katha
20 Bigha400 Katha

About Bigha in Madhya Pradesh

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

Historical Background in Madhya 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 Madhya 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 Madhya Pradesh and other Indian states.

Conversion UnitEquivalent in 1 Bigha
Murabba0.011019283746556
Dhur400
Pura0.25
Biswa20
Lessa400
Biswa Kacha10
Katha20
Square Karam396.694214876033072
Square Feet12000
Acre0.275482093663912
Square Meter1114.838
Hectare0.111483648173065
Square Inch1728000
Square Mile0.00043044077135
Square Kilometer0.001114836481731
Decimal27.548209366391184
Square Yard1333.333
Square Centimeter11148375.589

About Katha in Madhya Pradesh

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 Madhya Pradesh, the size of 1 Katha typically ranges between 0.05 Bigha, depending on regional practices. Katha is commonly used in Madhya Pradesh for agricultural and residential land transactions, especially in rural and semi-urban areas.

Historical Background in Madhya Pradesh

The Katha unit dates back to ancient times and was further formalized during the British era as part of land revenue systems. In Madhya Pradesh, 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 Madhya Pradesh.

Conversion UnitEquivalent in 1 Katha
Murabba0.000550964187328
Dhur20
Pura0.0125
Biswa1
Lessa20
Biswa Kacha0.5
Bigha0.05
Square Karam19.834710743801654
Square Feet600
Acre0.013774104683196
Square Meter55.741877943867934
Hectare0.005574182408653
Square Inch86400
Square Mile0.000021522038567
Square Kilometer0.000055741824087
Decimal1.377410468319559
Square Yard66.666666666666671
Square Centimeter557418.779

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