State may use different units of measurement like - bigha, cent, etc
1 Guntha = 2.5 Decimal in Maharashtra
** Note: Informational purpose only—please confirm with local authorities.
In many parts of Maharashtra, especially in rural regions, Decimal is a widely used traditional unit for measuring land area. Guntha is another commonly used unit, One Guntha often considered equivalent to 2.5 Decimal.
When converting from Guntha 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 Maharashtra)
Guntha | Equivalent in Decimal |
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1 Guntha | 2.5 Decimal |
2 Guntha | 5 Decimal |
3 Guntha | 7.5 Decimal |
4 Guntha | 10 Decimal |
5 Guntha | 12.5 Decimal |
6 Guntha | 15 Decimal |
7 Guntha | 17.5 Decimal |
8 Guntha | 20 Decimal |
9 Guntha | 22.5 Decimal |
10 Guntha | 25 Decimal |
11 Guntha | 27.5 Decimal |
12 Guntha | 30 Decimal |
13 Guntha | 32.5 Decimal |
14 Guntha | 35 Decimal |
15 Guntha | 37.5 Decimal |
16 Guntha | 40 Decimal |
17 Guntha | 42.5 Decimal |
18 Guntha | 45 Decimal |
19 Guntha | 47.5 Decimal |
20 Guntha | 50 Decimal |
Guntha is a traditional unit of land measurement commonly used in Maharashtra, especially in rural and semi-urban regions. It is most prevalent in states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Unlike standardized units such as square meters or acres, 1 Guntha equals 2.5 Decimal in most regions, though minor variations may exist locally. In Maharashtra, Guntha is frequently used in agricultural land transactions, local property deals, and municipal records, retaining its relevance even with the increased usage of metric units in urban planning.
The use of Guntha as a land measurement unit dates back to pre-colonial times and became more structured during the British rule, when land revenue systems were formalized. In Maharashtra, it became a convenient unit for subdividing larger plots like acres or hectares into smaller, manageable parcels. Over time, Guntha evolved into an integral part of rural landholding patterns and continues to hold legal and traditional significance in local property documentation and revenue records.
Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Guntha |
---|---|
Square Feet | 1089 |
Acre | 0.025 |
Square Meter | 101.171508468120294 |
Hectare | 0.010117141071706 |
Square Inch | 156816 |
Square Mile | 0.0000390625 |
Square Kilometer | 0.000101171410717 |
Decimal | 2.5 |
Square Yard | 121 |
Square Centimeter | 1011715.085 |
Decimal is a traditional unit of land measurement widely used in eastern Indian states like West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, and Jharkhand. In Maharashtra, 1 Decimal is equal to 0.4 Guntha. It is commonly used in rural and semi-urban areas of Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra, 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 Maharashtra.
Conversion Unit | Equivalent in 1 Decimal |
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Guntha | 0.4 |
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 |
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