Biswa to Bigha Calculator in Uttar Pradesh

Popular Biswa to Bigha Conversions

In many parts of Uttar 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.

Biswa to Bigha Conversion Table in Uttar Pradesh (Approximate)

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

Biswa	Equivalent in Bigha
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

About Biswa in Uttar Pradesh

Biswa is a traditional land measurement unit commonly used in northern Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Bihar. In Uttar 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 Uttar Pradesh.

Historical Background in Uttar 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 Uttar Pradesh, 20 Biswa usually make up 1 Bigha, though local variations exist. Even today, Biswa remains a familiar and widely used unit in Uttar 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
Gaj	150.001250010416754
Biswa Kacha	0.5
Pura	0.0125
Bigha	0.05
Square Feet	1350
Acre	0.03099173553719
Square Meter	125.419225373702844
Hectare	0.01254191041947
Square Inch	194400
Square Mile	0.000048424586777
Square Kilometer	0.000125419104195
Decimal	3.099173553719008
Square Yard	150
Square Centimeter	1254192.254

About Bigha in Uttar Pradesh

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

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

Conversion Unit	Equivalent in 1 Bigha
Gaj	3000.025
Biswa Kacha	10
Pura	0.25
Biswa	20
Square Feet	27000
Acre	0.619834710743802
Square Meter	2508.385
Hectare	0.250838208389397
Square Inch	3888000
Square Mile	0.000968491735537
Square Kilometer	0.002508382083894
Decimal	61.983471074380162
Square Yard	3000
Square Centimeter	25083845.075