State may use different units of measurement like - bigha, cent, etc
1 Biswa = 0.05 Bigha in Madhya Pradesh
** Note: Informational purpose only—please confirm with local authorities.
In many parts of Madhya Pradesh, especially in rural regions, Bigha is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Biswa is another commonly used unit, One Biswa often considered equivalent to 0.05 Bigha.
When converting from Biswa 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.
(Data may vary by district; based on common practices in Madhya Pradesh)
Biswa | Equivalent in Bigha |
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1 Biswa | 0.05 Bigha |
2 Biswa | 0.1 Bigha |
3 Biswa | 0.15 Bigha |
4 Biswa | 0.2 Bigha |
5 Biswa | 0.25 Bigha |
6 Biswa | 0.3 Bigha |
7 Biswa | 0.35 Bigha |
8 Biswa | 0.4 Bigha |
9 Biswa | 0.45 Bigha |
10 Biswa | 0.5 Bigha |
11 Biswa | 0.55 Bigha |
12 Biswa | 0.6 Bigha |
13 Biswa | 0.65 Bigha |
14 Biswa | 0.7 Bigha |
15 Biswa | 0.75 Bigha |
16 Biswa | 0.8 Bigha |
17 Biswa | 0.85 Bigha |
18 Biswa | 0.9 Bigha |
19 Biswa | 0.95 Bigha |
20 Biswa | 1 Bigha |
Biswa is a traditional land measurement unit commonly used in northern Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Bihar. In Madhya 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 Madhya 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 Madhya Pradesh, 20 Biswa usually make up 1 Bigha, though local variations exist. Even today, Biswa remains a familiar and widely used unit in Madhya 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 | 0.000550964187328 |
Dhur | 20 |
Pura | 0.0125 |
Lessa | 20 |
Biswa Kacha | 0.5 |
Katha | 1 |
Bigha | 0.05 |
Square Karam | 19.834710743801654 |
Square Feet | 600 |
Acre | 0.013774104683196 |
Square Meter | 55.741877943867934 |
Hectare | 0.005574182408653 |
Square Inch | 86400 |
Square Mile | 0.000021522038567 |
Square Kilometer | 0.000055741824087 |
Decimal | 1.377410468319559 |
Square Yard | 66.666666666666671 |
Square Centimeter | 557418.779 |
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 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.
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 Unit | Equivalent in 1 Bigha |
---|---|
Murabba | 0.011019283746556 |
Dhur | 400 |
Pura | 0.25 |
Biswa | 20 |
Lessa | 400 |
Biswa Kacha | 10 |
Katha | 20 |
Square Karam | 396.694214876033072 |
Square Feet | 12000 |
Acre | 0.275482093663912 |
Square Meter | 1114.838 |
Hectare | 0.111483648173065 |
Square Inch | 1728000 |
Square Mile | 0.00043044077135 |
Square Kilometer | 0.001114836481731 |
Decimal | 27.548209366391184 |
Square Yard | 1333.333 |
Square Centimeter | 11148375.589 |
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